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| Tamil Nadu tourism plans to launch its website in various Indian languages |
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 The Tamil Nadu Tourism is preparing to launch its website in other Indian languages as the popularity of the state is increasing among tourists in the virtual world.
Recently, the Tamil version was launched and the Hindi, Telugu and Kannada versions are expected to trail soon. The website www.tamilnadutourism.org now has more features including a 24-hour helpline.
According to a media report, a senior tourism department official said, "We want to showcase t... |
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| International Airport of Chandigarh to start by October 2009 |
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The International Airport of Chandigarh is going to be launched in Mohali by October this year with the requisite infrastructure needed at the upcoming airport.
Earlier, it was planned to launch the operations by June this year. But it has to be cancelled as the proposed Joint Venture comprising representatives from Airport Authority of India, Haryana and Punjab has failed to take shape. Therefore, no international carriers have come forward with a proposal to start operation... |
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| BMDC to open Buddhist information centres at Buddhist sites in India |
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 Buddhist Monuments Development Council (BMDC), a national organisation devoted to promote growing Buddhist sites in India is planning to open Buddhist information centres at different Buddhist sites in India.
In the beginning, BMDC will start launching the information centres at seven Buddhist sites in India such as Nalanda, Sarnath, Khusinagar, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Ajanta and Ellora. It will start only one information centre for both Ajanta and Ellora.
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| Tourism & Culture Minister of J& K launches travel portal FlywithKrrish.com |
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 Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Jammu and Kashmir has launched the travel portal FlywithKrrish (www.flywithkrrish.com) yesterday in Jammu.
On the occasion, Raman Bhalla, MLA, Gandhinagar was the guest of honour. The portal has been designed by Ideogram Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Jammu and Kashmir`s pioneer web development company.
According to a report, the portal will offer online booking for air and rail travel and car rentals,... |
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| Indian Railways decides to launch `book a taxi` service soon |
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 Indian Railways has decided to launch its `book a taxi` service for passengers very soon. The passengers need to dial 139 to avail this service.
Indian Railways will provide this service at competitive tariffs. According to an Indian Railway official, "We have been striving to provide better and enhanced facilities through 139. After our plan of booking tickets over the phone was a success, we decided to provide premiere services to our clients."
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| Hotel Ebony to launch 300 seater convention facility by 2009 |
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Hotel Ebony is busy to set up a 300-seater convention facility next to the Hyderabad hotel by the end of 2009.
The hotel started operating last month and is positioned as a three star boutique hotel. It involved an estimated amount of Rs 10 crore to set up the hotel. It is located near Banjara Hills, the corporate hub of Hyderabad and is aiming to cater to business patrons.
According to Ananth Badhe, Director, Ebony Boutique Hotel, the convention centre`s ... |
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| Govt. approves 28 mega infrastructure projects to boost tourism |
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 The government has approved 28 mega infrastructure projects to boost tourism, and is close to grant it infrastructure sector status, Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee informed.
While inaugurating an international tourism conference, the Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2009, Banerjee said, "These 28 mega projects will put a lot of money in the hands of the states for upgrading tourism infrastructure, which will be a major boost for the sector. Apart from that, the government is very close ... |
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| Panchkula to get its first five-star boutique hotel soon |
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Panchkula, satellite township of Chandigarh is soon going to have its first five-star boutique hotel, `The Bella Vista`, which will be part of an upcoming shopping mall in City Centre, Sector 5 Panchkula.
Sobha Developers Limited will develop the project. The project is almost in its final stage and is expected to begin by July 2009.
Chetan Sood, Marketing Manager, The Bella Vista Shopping Mall and Hotel, Panchkula, said that the hotel is built on the top three floors ... |
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| Litolier Group to open hotels in Mumbai and Goa |
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 Litolier Group is planning to launch hotels in Mumbai and Goa soon, informed Ashok Mittal, Director, Litolier Group while announcing the full-fledged operation of the Litolier Group`s New Delhi property. Recently, the Group has purchased land for the Goa hotel.
Mittal informed, "The new hotel at Andheri-Kurla in Mumbai will be a five-star property with 350 rooms." He added that the property was expected to be complete in the next two years. When asked about the property`s branding... |
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| Air India reduces fare on Kanpur-Delhi route |
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 The largest air career of the country, Air India has announced a fare cut in the route of Kanpur to Delhi, which will be now almost equal to the fares of Rajdhani Express.
The Economy Class tickets will be available at Rs 1,975. Earlier the same ticket was available at Rs 4, 075.
According to a report, the decision has been taken because of regular under-occupancy of the 48 seater Air India plane, which made the operation of flights on the route a huge burden.
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