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Five tons of garbage collected from Mount Everest
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 9 (ANI): Around five tons of garbage has been collected from Mount Everest during a clean-up campaign launched by the Nepalese authorities with the help of the army since mid-April.
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SRAM & MRAM Group and SITI 1 embark historic Global Halal Tourism Venture
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia] May 6 (ANI/NewsVoir): SRAM & MRAM Group and SITI 1 International signed a joint venture association agreement to foray into the hugely profitable but yet unchartered Halal Tourism business. This could probably start a new wave of investments and technological a
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India's MICE tourism growing at 8 pc a year: FICCI-Yes Bank report
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): A new report by industry body FICCI says that strong economic growth coupled with rapid emergence of India on the global horizon is poised to drive the growth of MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism at a much faster rate.
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Indian tourism sector to reach Rs 35 lakh crore by 2029: FICCI-Yes Bank re
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Apr 29 (ANI): The tourism sector generated 247.3 billion dollars (about Rs 16.9 lakh crore) in 2018, marking a growth of 6.7 per cent and contributing 9.2 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP), an industry report said on Monday.
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Secure your summer travel plans with a 'Holiday Cover' from Bajaj Finserv
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 9 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Summer vacations are a great way to take a break from work and spend quality time with your family. However, with the recent uncertainties in the travel and tourism industry, it is wise to be prepared in case of any last-minute fl
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Better educational facilities, jobs figure as key issues of Wayanad Muslim
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Wayanad (Kerela) [India], April 8 (ANI): With Congress president Rahul Gandhi filing nomination from Wayanad, this hill town of Kerala has come into national spotlight and residents are pinning hopes on the Lok Sabha polls to see a boost in development of the region.
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Chaar Chinari to get a new look to give a boost to tourism
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Apr 5 (ANI): In an effort to attract tourists and restore the sheen of the famous island Char Chinari located in the Dal Lake, the tourism authorities have come forward to plant two new Chinar trees on the island.
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Mahesh Sharma accuses BSP of selling tickets by 'bidding'
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Mahesh Sharma has accused the Bahujan Samaj Party of "selling tickets by bidding."
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Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar appointed Deputy CM of Goa
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], March 28 (ANI): Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, who switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party from Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) on Wednesday, was appointed as the state's new Deputy Chief Minister.
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Thomas Cook to launch campaign encouraging voters to go home and vote
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 25 (ANI): Travel major Thomas Cook is launching a campaign from Tuesday that seeks to encourage citizens to vote and simultaneously reward them -- both on their flight to hometown pre-election as well as holiday discounts post-elections.
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Need to integrate film production and tourism: FICCI-EY report
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): The Indian film industry is estimated to generate revenues of Rs 23,000 crore by 2021 and can contribute significantly to the growth of tourism in the country, according to a report by industry body FICCI and consulting major Ernst & Young.
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Technology elevating financing for travel
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 22 (ANI/BusinessWireIndia): Given how mobile-centric the world has become, it comes as no real surprise that people are increasingly turning to technology to browse, analyse and purchase conveniently from wherever they are, regardless of location.
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