The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2019
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index, driven by rich natural and cultural resources and strong price competitiveness, a WEF report said. India's
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Tourism is responsible for nearly one tenth of the world's carbon emissions
Tourism accounts for around 8 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study that marks the first attempt to quantify the industry’s total carbon footprint. In an ambitious paper
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding unscientific management of tourist activities at Kufri, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, 25/05/2023
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shailendra Kumar Yadav Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 25/05/2023.</p> <p>The matter related to disturbance caused at Kufri due to unscientific
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New hotel zone plan for Ngapali Beach
With tourism growing, the Rakhine State government is planning a new hotel zone near Ngapali Beach for long-term sustainable tourism. Rakhine State Planning and Finance Minister U Kyaw Aye Thein told
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The carbon footprint of global tourism
Tourism contributes significantly to global gross domestic product, and is forecast to grow at an annual 4%, thus outpacing many other economic sectors. However, global carbon emissions related to tourism
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Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda unveil joint tourism portal
Three East African countries have launched an online portal in a bid to jointly market the region’s tourism products. Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda can now advertise tourism products online to source markets
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Draft Odisha Tourism Policy 2016
The Tourism Policy envisages the development of tourism infrastructure through collaboration between the state government and the private sector. The Tourism Policy encourages private investment and provides
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Economic development in Africa report 2017: tourism for transformative and inclusive growth
Tourism – in terms of its contribution to gross domestic product, employment and trade – is an important sector in many African economies, and its growth is increasingly driven by tourists originating
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New policy aims to put Jharkhand on global tourism map
Despite the immense potential, Jharkhand has lagged behind in the tourism scenario. But within one year, the mineral capital of the nation will emerge as the go-to place for tourists from India and abroad.
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COVID 19 Economic and Health Impacts on Regional Food and Nutrition Security
<p>Increased reprioritisation of national expenditure towards control of COVID19 will affect allocations to other sectors such as agriculture which would have long-term effects on food production and supply.
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Centre relaxes coastal norms for islands; eco-tourism gets fillip
The Centre has suggested a slew of relaxations in the new draft of coastal norms proposed for India's islands, including those involving eco-tourism, road construction using reclamation, and storage of
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Namibia: Uproar Over Elephant Killing
The killing of an alpha elephant bull at Omatjete last week has been highly criticised by Namibian conservation and tourism groups. The elephant, named 'Voortrekker' of the rare Ugab desert-adapted
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Icons at risk: climate change threatening Australian tourism
The Climate Council’s ‘Icons at Risk: Climate Change Threatening Australian Tourism’ report shows Australia’s top five natural tourist attractions could be hit by extreme heatwaves, increasing temperatures,
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Centre approved 42 tourism projects in 3 yrs
The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 42 projects for Jammu and Kashmir during 2012-15. Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma informed the Lok Sabha that while two projects were sanctioned in
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WTTC now estimates over 100 million jobs losses in the Travel & Tourism sector – and alerts G20 countries to the scale of the crisis
<p>The Travel & Tourism sector faces a staggering 100 million jobs losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The startling figure, based on
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New national cycle network program aims to promote tourism
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will set up a system designating certain roads as recommended cycling routes to help spur development of the bicycle tourism industry. Certified
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Improving Heritage Management in India
<p>India’s cultural heritage and, inparticular, its archaeological and built heritage is unparalleled in the world. An initial survey indicates the total quantum of India’s built heritage and
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Plans to convert 12.5 hectares of forest land into ‘eco-park’ draw residents’ ire
Haridwar: In a move to give boost to eco-tourism in Dehradun, state administration have announced that it will make an eco-tourism park by spending Rs 70 crore on a patch of around 12.45 hectares in Tarla
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction being made by Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board in forest land, Mussoorie, Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, 21/02/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bharti Kawatra Vs Department of Tourism, Uttarakhand & Others dated 21/02/2019 regarding construction being made by Uttarakhand Tourism Development
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Reply by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Kerala regarding elephant rides in Idukki district of Kerala, 17/04/2023
<p>Reply by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Kerala in Original Application 184/22 filed by M N Jayachandran before the National Green Tribunal.</p> <p>M N Jayachandran in his petition