OTDC Inks MoU With KSTDC
In an attempt to garner a major share of the ever-increasing outbound market from Karnataka, the Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC).

Tamil Nadu Declares Subsidies For New Amusement Projects
In a bid to give a fillip to domestic and inbound tourism into Tamil Nadu, the state government has announced incentives and subsidies to develop amusement parks across the state.

‘Promoting Eco-Tourism Is Keeping In Tandem With Ecological Development Globally’
The sunny beaches of Mamallapuram, the chilly mountains of the Nilgiris, the dense forests of Mudumalai and stunning waterfalls of Hogenakkal, make Tamil Nadu an ideal product to promote eco-tourism declares V Varaprasada Rao, commissioner and managing director, Tamil Nadu Tourism, in an exclusive with Raadia Mukadam. Excerpts

Goa Tourism Adopts Strategic Marketing Techniques
Having witnessed a substantial drop in domestic and international tourist arrivals in the wake of slowdown in the hospitality industry worldwide, Goa, is busy churning out a slew of marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing its brand image as the most versatile destination in the country.

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Shirdi: A Mystical Town Indeed!
Shirdi is that mystical magical town near the holy city of Nashik, close to Mumbai. This hallowed town exudes such intense devotion, that even the casual visitor is bound to be charged with fervour.

In The Spotlight

The board of directors of Pondicherry tourism engrossed in the presentation at Delhi on undertaking a major thrust on tourism. (L-R): P Mathew Samuel, MD, K Lakshminarayan, minister of tourism, government of Pondicherry, A Anbarasu, secretary, G Malarkannan, director of tourism