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Articles tagged “india”

Tourism

Mumbai to be first city in India served by high-speed rail

The 650 km route may be the first of many, but as government planning progresses with international companies bidding for the build, it may be several years before any tracks are laid.

Skift | 12 years ago

Mumbai to be first city in India served by high-speed rail

Airlines

Kerala considers steps to creating its own airline

Considering the number of expat Keralites everywhere in the world, and then add the big tourism circuit in the state, the airline could be a big hit if managed well as a state airline.

Skift | 12 years ago

Kerala considers steps to creating its own airline
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Tourism

India is turning into a medical tourism destination for Bangladeshis

While price does matter for medical tourists, the quality of care is also paramount.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

India & Pakistan to ease visas for each other, tourist visas allowed for first time

This would be a huge win for citizens of both countries, joined at the hip socially but separated by turn of history. Would also be a big boost for tourism/social visits between two countries, if implemented fully.

Aisha Chowdhry, Reuters | 12 years ago

Hotels

New Indian employability exam tests hospitality grads for industry aptitude

Language skills and personality are two of the most important areas tested in the effort to weed out unqualified candidates from entering India's $55 billion tourism and hospitality industry.

Skift | 12 years ago

New Indian employability exam tests hospitality grads for industry aptitude

Online Travel

Google Maps updates navigation for India, bike routes for NZ, Street View for universities

Google will reach a market of nearly 50 million smartphone users in India, and bringing Map Maker to countries with large rural regions like India helps Google get closer to mapping every road in the world.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Tigers may be safe in India, but laws haven’t stopped human safaris of the Jarawa tribe

India has said that the safaris must end, but Andaman Islands officials stand to loose too much money from ethically-challenged tourists to put an end to the visits.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Tourism in Eastern India gets a boost from Bhutan’s recent tourism push

The only way to travel through Bhutan is on a tour, which is benefiting Eastern Indian tour companies who are expanding their itineraries to attract the influx of tourists looking for the "last Shangri-La."

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism in Eastern India gets a boost from Bhutan’s recent tourism push

Tourism

French-owned Reunion Island targets high-end Indian tourists

Although much closer to Africa than India, the small island is hoping to attract wealthy Indian travelers to improve its tourism revenues and has started by hosting major road shows in Indian cities.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Indian court extends ban on tiger tourism till fall

Bold steps are needed, even if they err away from local economic developmental issues. In India, key is enforcement of any ban, which is tough.

Skift | 12 years ago