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Chennai to get Disneyland-like theme park 

The park to be developed with private participation is among the initiatives proposed in the ‘Tourism Policy 2023’ released by Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday.

published on : 27th September 2023
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Hullada in Nilgiris selected as one of best tourist villages by central government

Hullada has a waterfall, cliffs and the second-largest gorge after the Grand Canyon of the USA, which made the ministry award the title.

published on : 27th September 2023
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Centre to appoint ‘tourism officers’ in all embassies, high commissions to promote Indian tourism

The closure of the overseas tourism offices began in 2018 and the last seven functional overseas tourism offices were shut in March this year.

published on : 26th September 2023
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Telangana villages Pembarthi, Chandlapur recognised by Centre as ‘best tourism villages’

Pembarthi has a storied history of handicrafts dating back to the Kakatiya dynasty.

published on : 26th September 2023
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Saigon calling

TNIE reporter Aishwarya Prabhakaran shares diary notes and snapshots from a tour of Vietnam.

published on : 22nd September 2023
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Pop the chill pill at Perumbalam

The island’s lush paddy fields, coconut groves, and estuaries have fostered coir industries, fishing, and clam collection.

published on : 22nd September 2023
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Rajasthan: New tourist spot in every district

The total investment earmarked for the initiative is Rs 70.06 crore.

published on : 21st September 2023
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Odisha may lose SACI second installment

A government official said funds worth Rs 1,582.73 crore were utilised for 100 projects under SACI in 2022-23.

published on : 20th September 2023
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Pawan Kalyan does not have stature to criticise CM Jagan, ridicules Roja

RK Roja said Pawan Kalyan could not even win as a ward member, but dared to criticise Jagan, who never lost an election.

published on : 18th September 2023
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Tourism on track amid virus threat, says Riyas

He said tourism department officials are in close touch with travel and hospitality industry and service providers, and the general feedback is that all tourism activities are on track as planned.

published on : 18th September 2023
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Nipah threat: Tourism industry feels pinch 

The Kerala government has declared containment zones in seven panchayats in Kozhikode district following two Nipah deaths.

published on : 15th September 2023
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Madhya Pradesh launches campaign to train 10K women for tourism jobs

It will be implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board in collaboration with UN Women, Women and Child Development, the Police Department and the Urban Development and Housing Department.

published on : 14th September 2023
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Two nature parks open at Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

The amenities include one refreshment kiosk and picnic amenities for the visitors besides two beautiful wooden boats to facilitate boating in the lake.

published on : 14th September 2023
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Government plans to convert space below bridges into parks

A tourism department official revealed that in Ernakulam district, Nedumbassery has been chosen as the initial location for the project.

published on : 14th September 2023
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Kerala sees massive surge in tourist arrivals, 20.1 per cent increase

There is a steady increase in the revenue generated by the state’s tourism sector from 2020 to 2022, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said.

published on : 12th September 2023
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Thailand's LGBTQ+ community draws tourists from China looking to be themselves

LGBTQ+ community members from China, frequently scorned and ostracized at home, are coming to Thailand in droves, drawn by the freedom to be themselves.

published on : 11th September 2023
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Fort Kochi losing its old-world charm

Lack of a proper plan to tackle burgeoning waste problem at the beach and rampant construction activities blamed.

published on : 11th September 2023
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Beach shacks to come up at Odisha's Gopalpur, four other sites

The state government has already allowed the serving of liquor at beach shacks to promote tourism.

published on : 9th September 2023
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Mayiladuthurai district admin set to reclaim land behind Fort Dansborg to promote tourism

The move comes when various works have been planned at Tharangambadi at a cost of Rs 11.23 crore to preserve archaeologically important sites and improve tourism in the coastal town.

published on : 7th September 2023
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Now, enjoy a dream walk on India’s longest glass bridge in Kerala's Vagamon

Officials with the tourism department are hopeful that with the opening of the glass bridge, the tourism prospects of the Wagamon can be improved. 

published on : 7th September 2023
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