Bring back VAT-free shopping for tourists, says Priti Patel

[ad_1] She pointed to data from Visit Britain showing that spending by overseas visitors was down 10 per cent in real terms in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period four years earlier, just before the pandemic. “Unless tax-free shopping is reintroduced, British businesses and brands will continue to lose out to […]
Tourism, horticulture growth engines: Taki

[ad_1] ZIRO, 3 Mar: Saying that horticulture and tourism sectors are “the double growth engines that can propel and boost the economy of Ziro and the state,” local MLA and Agriculture Minister Tage Taki urged the youths to “take advantage of the favourable landscape gifted by nature for your income generating startups and sustainability.” Taki […]
M Srinivas takes over as KSTDC Chief – Times of India
[ad_1] BENGALURU: M. Srinivas has assumed the position of Chairperson of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), returning to lead the organization after his tenure in the 1990s. The 74-year-old Congress MLC leader from Chikkamagaluru district brings with him a wealth of experience, having served on various house committees with diverse legislative and administrative […]
Climate Change and ‘Last-chance Tourism’

[ad_1] A lot of climate discussion revolves around time. Lines rise across charts predicting the next century. Scientists set deadlines for the coming decades. Each month seems to bring news of a new heat record. The sense that time is running out can be heady. As the Earth warms, natural wonders — coral reefs, glaciers, […]
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector sees 122 per cent growth in Jan 2024 compared to last year, says minister

[ad_1] A Sri Lankan minister on Sunday said the country’s external sector performance has seen a marked improvement year on year with tourism fetching USD 342 million in January 2024, an impressive 122 per cent jump from last year. Speaking in Ruwanwella, his home constituency, Minister of State for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya was delving into […]
Community-based tourism

[ad_1] New Delhi, March 3 (IANSlife): The “Amar Aalohi” homestay scheme which has been implemented by the Tourism Department, Govt. of Assam through Assam Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, aims to promote homestay facilities, create self-employment opportunities, and provide authentic hospitality experiences to tourists. Five clusters including Dima Hasao Adventure Association (Dima Hasao), Umswai Valley […]
Truly Desi to get into agro-tourism and traceability – founder

[ad_1] Started with 15 customers, now the brand has a base of about 5000 customers Bengaluru: Truly Desi stands for a movement and earmarks a change in the way we conceptualise dairy and organic products. An initiative flagged off by a concerned mother, Rupali Kakade, co-founder of Truly Desi, is now a name in itself […]
MPT’s Bison Resort gets 1st Swachhata Green Leaf rating – Times of India
[ad_1] Bhopal: MPT’s Bison Resort in Madai received the first ever Swachhata Green Leaf Rating System to boost sustainable tourism launched by the Union government.The Swachhata Green Leaf Rating System is an effort in response to PM Narendra Modi’s emphasis on world-class levels of hygiene and sanitation at tourist facilities across the country as a […]
GCCI sends SOS to PM, says Dabolim airport vital for tourism in South Goa – Times of India
[ad_1] Panaji: After concerns raised by political parties, it is now the turn of industry leaders to raise an alarm over the reduction of flights at Goa International Airport, Dabolim. Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has written to PM Narendra Modi and CM Pramod Sawant regarding the survival of the airport. GCCI highlighted […]
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[ad_1] Health ATM kiosk at Nainital hospital screens vital parameters in minutes A cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, the Health ATM, has been installed at a district hospital in Nainital which can screen a person’s vital parameters, such as blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation levels, temperature, body mass composition and ECG, all in just a few minutes. […]