Kochi has become the first Indian city to be granted membership of Beijing-headquartered World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) Council with Kerala’s Tourism Department accepting the invitation to join its league of leading tourism cities across the world. A leading destination for India, Kochi well deserves the entry. This will be an opportunity for the two […]
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36 countries join the eTV list since August
The buzz around eTV doesn’t seem to be settling down. The Government has recently extended the service to 36 more countries since August 2015. The new countries being included in e-Tourist Visa scheme are United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, Netherlands, Seychelles, Andorra, Armenia, Aruba, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, East Timor, Guatemala, Hungary, Jamaica, […]
Read MoreOver 900% growth in eTVs in the first half
Electronic visas have been stirring up a storm in the tourism industry. More heartening news concludes the first half of the year as India sees a rise of 900% in the January-July, 2015 period. During these months a total of 1,47,690 tourists arrived on e-Tourist Visa as compared to 14,415 during January-July, 2014, registering a […]
Read MoreShangri-La Hotel now in Bengaluru
With Bengaluru retaining its charm for International businesses coming into the city, it is imperative that it continues to make space for high-end hotels. Come September and Shangri-La Hotel will enter Bengaluru with a special introductory rate from Rs 9,500 per double room, per night. This will include a Rs 3,000 credit, which can be […]
Read MoreFortune Park opens its 48th door
‘Fortune Park’ launches its 48th venture of the Fortune group of hotels by paving its way into Gujarat’s major city, Ahmedabad. With the rising popularity of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar as business hubs, this is an opportune time for the hotel. It is styled as a contemporary business hotel with easy access to the airport as […]
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