New Delhi [India], Mar 16 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus scare, all national monuments and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will remain closed till March 31, said Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel on Monday.
New Delhi [India], Mar 16 (ANI): BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Monday expressed concern over the impact of coronavirus on tourism sector and demanded relief measures saying that if it gets sick, there can be 'mayhem.'
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Appropriation Bill, 2020, after the demands for grants for ministries other than Tourism, Railways and Social Justice and Empowerment were guillotined.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): The Kerala tourism industry, which had managed to bounce back last year after Kerala floods recording the highest growth rate in tourist arrivals in 24 years, is now staring at a bleak future owing to COVID-19 global pandemic.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is massively affecting the tourism industry of Kerala. Even the famous tourist spot of Kovalam beach, which is usually swarmed with tourists, was seen deserted on Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): Two more COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Kerala, taking the total cases to 21 in the State, said Health Minister KK Shailaja on Sunday.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): The hotel industry is currently at a loss because of coronavirus pandemic and 100 per cent bookings including advances ones have been cancelled, said Gajendra Luniwal, president of Jaipur Hotel Association.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has heavily impacted the tourism industry in Kerala. Shops, resorts and boat operators have been facing the brunt of the slowdown due to lower tourist footfalls.
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 15 (ANI): The renowned Mysore Palace will remain closed for tourists for a week from March 15 to 22, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Mysore Palace committee said on Saturday.
New Delhi [India], Mar 14 (ANI): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture, Prahlad Singh Patel on Saturday said that the neighbouring countries are satisfied with the steps taken by the Indian government to fight the deadly novel coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], March 12 (ANI): The Lok Sabha would take up discussion on demands for grants related to social justice and tourism ministries on Friday, Lok Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday.
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 12 (ANI): Amid fresh snowfall in the Valley, the skiing courses are on a swing to promote adventure tourism in the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg.