Agra is a city located just 200 kilometers away from the capital of India, New Delhi. Agra was the capital of the country during the Mughal rule in India. The city is situated on the banks of river holy river Yamuna.
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Indian tourists love Thailand, despite turmoil
Weeks of violent anti-government protests have failed to stop Indian tourists and others from flocking to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and one of the most compelling Asian destinations for globetrotters, especially shoppers.
Goa tourism industry protests new cess; Govt promises review
The Goa Government has assured to review the latest cess imposed on hospitality industry, the lifeline of the state’s economy, following protest from the tourism industry players.
Govt may scrap 3-year lock-in for FDI in hospitality
The deep freeze in India’s hospitality sector, is now, set to unlock. The global recession, and tough local laws, had slowed down major plans for more hotels: that could now change.
Hospitality sector upbeat over results
The closure of financial books for the 2009-10 fiscal year in the hospitality sector indicates a steady recovery. The sector that saw a steep downtrend in 2008-09 owing to a series of unfortunate incidents, including terror attacks and the recession, seems to be finally emerging out of the blues.
Hospitality sector booms: Now, hotels to train workers
The Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja on Monday inaugurated the ‘Hunar se rozgar’ programme that aims to provide skill sets to young aspirants and train them as cooks and waiters.
Tourism ministry wants single window clearance for hotel projects
In a move that will prove to be a major boost for hotel infrastructure, the tourism ministry has proposed setting up of a single window clearance system under the aegis of the Hospitality Development and Promotion Board (HDPB).
India , Nepal to discuss boosting trade and tourism
India and Nepal will discuss controlling unauthorised trade, developing infrastructure in the border areas and boosting tourism during the visit of Commerce Minister Rajendra Mahato to New Delhi this week.