Four booked for siphoning off ₹69 lakh from tourism department
MUMBAI: A case was registered following a complaint lodged by the Directorate of Tourism, Maharashtra, against four people for allegedly forging cheques and illegally withdrawing ₹69 lakh from the bank accounts of the state tourism department. The police said the accused forged cheque books, made fake stamps and with the help of fake signatures withdrew […]
Scindia announces direct flight between Gwalior and Mumbai, says ‘will bolster tourism, prosperity’
Image Source : PTI Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya Scindia Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday (February 23) announced a direct flight between Mumbai and Gwalior starting February 27, aiming to expand air services in the city in Madhya Pradesh, and said that it will help in bolstering tourism. The […]
Maharashtra Now Just A Click Away For Tourists With AI Chatbot
Updated Feb 20, 2024, 12:13 PM IST From the serene beaches of Alibaug and Tarkarli to the caves of Ajanta and Ellora – all you need to know about Maharashtra, now at your fingertips Maharashtra’s famous Ellora Caves. Credit: Canva Maharashtra, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has just upped its tourism […]
Insights into why spiritual tourism is on the rise and how youngsters are embracing the trend
The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has fuelled a surge in religious tourism in India. Photo Courtesy: PTI Religious tourism has been contributing significantly to the travel industry. The industry is witnessing a Year-Over-Year (YOY) growth of 90 -100 per cent in the segment, say two of India’s reputed travel agencies. This travel […]
Travel surge drives 50 percent rise in hospitality jobs in India: Report – ET HospitalityWorld
The rise not only signals a noteworthy post-pandemic recovery but also reflects a promising future for the industry while underscoring the job market’s adaptability and resilience in the face of evolving global trends Driven by a surge in travel, there has been a 50 percent surge in hiring for tourism and hospitality jobs between December […]
Travel surge drives 50 percent rise in hospitality jobs in India: Report – ET HospitalityWorld
The rise not only signals a noteworthy post-pandemic recovery but also reflects a promising future for the industry while underscoring the job market’s adaptability and resilience in the face of evolving global trends Driven by a surge in travel, there has been a 50 percent surge in hiring for tourism and hospitality jobs between December […]
Govt approves ₹266 cr skywalk, tourist complex at Malshej Ghat
Mumbai: The state government has given its nod to build a 115-metre long ‘O’ shaped glass skywalk as part of a tourist complex in Malshej Ghat, a popular tourist spot in the Sahyadri mountains in Thane district. The skywalk, spread over 4.96 hectares and to be built in partnership with a private firm, will offer […]
Indians are spending big on travel, but most of that money isn’t leaving the country
India’s travel landscape is changing as the country emerges as a powerhouse in the tourism sector. Indian travelers took 1.7 billion leisure trips in 2022 but most never left the country, and only about 1% traveled abroad, according to Booking.com and McKinsey. The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built during […]
Mumbai: BMC dams Shiv Sena (UBT) tourism project
A proposal to develop tourism around dams had even been announced in the BMC budget of 2021-22, but has not taken off; civic official says study needed One of the dams in the project was Tansa. File pic Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio A proposal to develop dams tourism and use […]