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Unregistered homestays to be shutdown in Mysuru: DC

Illegal homestays in Mysuru will be shut down, while legal homestays must register for operation, says Deputy Commissioner.

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Pachamalai tourism project in Tiruchi district gets administrative nod

The State government has accorded administrative sanction for the tourism development project at Pachamalai, a low mountain range of the Eastern Ghats, in Tiruchi district

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‘Many stakeholders are keen to build glass skywalk bridges in Kodagu’

MYSURUA master plan to develop tourist sites in Kodagu, including Raja Seat and Chelavara Waterfalls, is underway.

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Homestays in Kodagu told to register under FSSAI

FSSAI authorities in Kodagu require homestays in the coffee land to register and obtain a mandatory licence for operations.

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Ooty Deer Park land returned to Tourism Department

Forest Department hands over 22 acre deer park in Udhagamandalam to Tourism Department, plans to set up wildlife rescue & rehabilitation centre.

The Hindu

Travel plans for Christmas remain intact despite a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru

Travellers from Bengaluru plan trips to domestic & international destinations despite COVID-19 resurgence. Health Dept. urges to follow guidelines.

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‘Brand Mysuru Fest’ in January aimed at driving city’s brand value

After launching a new logo for promoting the brand value of Mysuru, the district administration of Mysuru and the Tourism Department will be organising Brand Mysuru Fest in January next year. This is the first such event organised to promote and enhance the brand identify of Mysuru, which has the…

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Someshwara beach in Byndoor is being given a new look by Tourism Department, upcoming star in coastal circuit of Karnataka

The scenic Someshwara beach at Paduvari in Byndoor is undergoing massive infrastructure upgradation to enhance its tourism potential at an estimated cost of ₹15 crore.

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Committee of Officers recommends tourism resorts at Rushikonda for setting up CM Camp Office

The Committee of Officers appointed by the State Government to identify a place for housing the Chief Minister’s camp office have identified the newly constructed resort buildings of the Tourism Department at Rushikonda in Vizag city as suitable

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Railways, Tourism Department violating Wetland Rules in Udhagamandalam, says conservation group

Retired IAS officer Surjit K Chaudhary has urged the district collector to stop work at two project sites near Ooty lake, citing violation of Wetland Rules. CEAN highlighted the car park in the Ooty Railway Station and the adventure park facilities coming up in the lake, which involve digging and…

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BJP opposes Kerala govt. move to chronicle history of Islam in State

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president K. Surendran has termed the government’s decision to chronicle the history of Islam in Kerala and broadcast it on an auxiliary website of the Tourism department brazen “minority appeasement”.

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Royal touch to capital: A.P. government buildings in Visakhapatnam named after dynasties

Ahead of the shift of the government machinery and the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) from Amaravati to Visakhapatnam, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department has readied four buildings at Rushikonda Hill facing the sea shore. The palatial buildings are named after Vijayanagara, Gajapathi, Kalinga and Vengi— the dynasties that once ruled…

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No considerable increase in classified homestay ventures in Kozhikode

Kozhikode homestays yet to witness proportionate increase in classified facilities. Tourism sector operators say only top-rated homestays will attract more travellers. Many operators unaware of grading process, few classified homestays in district.

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Mysuru tourism to get a new logo, slogan this Dasara

Tourism Dept. plans to deploy 300 Tourist Mitras in Mysuru for Dasara festivities, to assist tourists. KSTDC launches Dasara tour packages & Ambaari open-bus travel. New logo & slogan for Mysuru Tourism to be launched. KSTDC website provides details for Ambaari ride timings.

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Maravanthuruth to get its first floating boat jetty

In a major boost to the inland water transportation network in Maravanthuruth, authorities are all set to open a floating boat jetty close to the Thuruttumma suspension bridge.

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Rally from Mysuru palace to mark World Tourism Day on September 27

Tourism industry representatives in Mysuru will take out a rally featuring elephants, horse-drawn sarots, and folk troupes through the streets of Mysuru on World Tourism Day scheduled to be observed on September 27.

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Ropeway project at Nandi Hills ascends in slow pace as land transfers remain pending

Bengaluru’s Nandi Hills ropeway project remains a non-starter due to incomplete land transfer to Tourism Department. The 2.93km ropeway is yet to obtain NoCs from Forest Department

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Tourism Department constructs buildings in Udhagamandalam without proper permits, say activists

Six months since work started, the tourism department is yet to receive clearances from the Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA) for the construction of a zipline and a suspension bridge adjoining the Ooty Lake. Activists worry that such flagrant violations of the government’s own building rules will encourage illegal constructions…

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Tourism department to hold kite festival from August 12 to 15 at Mamallapuram

The Tourism department in collaboration with Global Media Box will be hosting the second edition of Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival 2023 from August 12 to 15 at Mamallapuram

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Chief Secy. stresses on speedy execution of tourism projects

Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy told officials of the Tourism Department to complete the projects taken up on its own and in the public-private partnership mode at the earliest.

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Hot air balloon show inaugurated in the Nilgiris

A hot air balloon show was organised as part of the summer festival season in Udhagamandalam in the Nilgiris on Saturday. The show, organised by the district administration and the Tourism Department, was inaugurated by Nilgiris Collector S.P.Amrith and Tourism Minister K. Ramachandran.

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Two die, another feared drowned as boat capsizes in Owk reservoir of Andhra Pradesh

One person died while another was feared to have drowned after a boat belonging to the Tourism Department of Andhra Pradesh capsized in Owk reservoir in Nandyal district on May 24 (Sunday). According to the police, twelve persons were on board the boat when it capsized. Ten people managed to swim…

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Agents seek tougher laws for scams

As repeated cases of fraud, with tour companies ditching their clients, continue to ravage outbound tour businesses, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is calling for more effective laws to protect both businesses and consumers.

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