Aboriginal tribespeople in India’s Andamans archipelago are being threatened by tourist safaris run by local tour operators, an indigenous rights organisation has said.
Archive of entries posted on June 2010
Foundation laid for spiritual tourism
The foundation stone for the Krishna Lila theme Park (KLP) to be built by two organisations, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) Charities and the Indian Heritage Foundation was laid on Kanakapura Road.
Hyatt to debut its ‘Andaz’ hotel brand in India
Global hospitality major Hyatt has announced plans to set up three new properties, including one in India, under its ‘Andaz’ brand of hotels as it seeks to expand presence in key markets.
Hallett travelled to India to study tourism
Rick Hallett, formerly of Brown Township, sounded just as excited about India on Thursday as when he left for India nearly a year ago.
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.
Abu Dhabi firm plans to build “space city” near Bangalore
Abu Dhabi-based Marib Holdings LLC plans to build a “space city” in Chikkaballapur district, about 90 km from here, at an investment of Rs.18,400 crore ($4 billion), the company said Sunday.
Mahindra Homestays to increase capacity of lodging units
Mahindra Homestays, the hospitality arm of Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) intends to augment the capacity of lodging units marketed under its banner.
Investors target health tourism providers
NBK Capital, an investment fund owned by National Bank of Kuwait has acquired a 30 % stake in World Eye Hospitals and may increase that share of the Turkish company.
‘Lucky to live with the art I have, but hotel business is my living’
Tales of mechanical dinosaurs sharing living space with hotelier Anupam Poddar are not greatly exaggerated. Much has been written about his eclectic art pursuits over the last few years.
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.