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A canoe is operated by Island Tourism Kadalundi in the river.

Indian tourism industry holds potential to grow by 2.5 pc: study

Total contribution of travel & tourism to Indian GDP was USD 208.9 billion, 9.6 per cent of GDP in 2016.

22 Oct 2017 4:43 PM IST

Dragons Gate is the landmark gateway arch marking the entrance to the citys iconic Chinatown neighborhood.

Here's how you can give an oriental twist to your San Francisco trip

While San Francisco is known for its cuisine and tourist attractions, a visit to its Chinatown is a unique cultural...

12 Oct 2017 1:41 PM IST

Locals too are unhappy with the influx of tourists with many feeling that they are are being priced out of the city centre because of tourist accommodation. (Photo: AP)

Amsterdam to up tourist taxes to discourage visitors

Dutch city wants to increase tourist tax by as much as â‚¬10 a night to stop stag dos and other budget city breakers.

13 Sept 2017 11:40 AM IST

The AC tourist coach has wide windows and skylites.

Lonavala, Igatpuri train rides to be feast for eyes

The specially-designed Vistadome air-conditioned coaches, with glass roofs, are first of their kind in Indian Railways.

4 Sept 2017 1:37 AM IST

In future only 40,000 local tourists will be allowed to enter the historic complex per day, authorities have said on Wednesday. (Photo: Soumyabrata Gupta)

India limits local visitors to Taj Mahal

According to experts, vast crowds increase wear and tear on the white marble tomb.

3 Jan 2018 5:14 PM IST

Amit Khanna, Principal Architect, Amit Khanna Design Associates shares what will the trending places be for 2018 and also gives us an insight into what trended during the last year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are places you must visit in 2018

Expert shares insights into places that might trend in the new year, and also speaks about holiday destinations that...

1 Jan 2018 3:01 PM IST

The backwaters consist of a leisure cruise around the Chettuva lake, Kanoli canal, Ennamavu lake, Kadassankadavu and Tripayar.

Cruise along the backwaters

A perfect cool off lies in the serene backwaters of Chettuva in Thrissur.

9 April 2018 12:19 AM IST

He was dragged clear by another tourist and a worker at the crocodile cage-diving attraction at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drunken tourist has arm ripped off after jumping into pool of...

Collin Miller only escaped with his life after three of the reptiles released him to fight over his torn-off limb.

5 April 2018 5:09 PM IST

People hold national flags and placards during a protest organised by several Muslim organisations against the new citizenship law in Bengaluru on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Norwegian tourist under scanner for protesting over citizenship law:...

He said the agency came to know about the participation of the foreign national in the protest from the social media...

27 Dec 2019 9:42 AM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand's White Island

A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in...

9 Dec 2019 9:06 AM IST

There are many reasons why Thailand is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.

Indian tourist footfalls to Oman grew by 12.37 per cent in 2018

In 2017, 317,844 Indian tourists visited Oman, Ministry of Tourism, Oman said in a release issued here.

25 Feb 2019 7:12 PM IST

Apart from tourism, the islands my also witness development related to infrastructure, renewable energy, organic agriculture and fisheries.

Oman eyes double-digit growth in Indian tourist arrivals in 2019

As part of its 2040 strategy, Ministry of Tourism is undertaking major steps to develop and promote a series of...

24 Feb 2019 11:57 AM IST