Posts Tagged ‘Tourism’

Himachal travel agents accused of spreading misinformation about Kashmir

Shimla: In an allegation that has the potential to malign tour operators in Himachal Pradesh to a great extent, a report published by a J&K based news portal has stated that ”some tour and travel companies in Himachal have resorted... (Continue reading)

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Himachal tourism dept and PHD Chamber to host Travel Mart

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Tourism and PHD Chamber will host ‘Destination Himachal,’ an event aimed at promoting tourism in the state, in Shimla from June 12 to 15. The event will also host a conclave titled, ‘Unforgettable Himachal: Opportunities Unlimited’... (Continue reading)

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Now Regional Adventure Club to promote village tourism

HimVani Manali: Himachal Pradesh state government’s much-hyped village tourism initiative is yet to show any noticeable results, but that has not deterred the lone Regional Adventure Centre here to try its luck in promoting tourism in the state. The Centre... (Continue reading)

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Shimla hotels register full occupancy for Christmas weekend

By: NITYIN Shimla: Though white Christmas eluded Shimla this year, tourist traffic to Shimla has increased with all hotels in the city registering full occupancy for the weekend. Almost all hotels are full till 27th December. A bright sunny day... (Continue reading)

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Prices go over the roof for New Year season in Himachal

By: NITYIN Shimla: If you are the lucky one to plan a holiday during recession time then be prepared to shell out a hefty amount during this New Year season in Himachal. The packages, floated for the Christmas-New Year period... (Continue reading)

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Domestic tourism goes for a toss following Mumbai carnage

By: NITYIN Though the whole nation stands shell-shocked after the Mumbai carnage, its after effects too would be no less distressing. The domestic tourism industry has already been pushed to the brink with major western countries issuing travel advisories asking... (Continue reading)

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Air India suspends flight to Kullu

HimVani Kullu: Crisis in the airlines industry may cast its shadow on tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh as Air India has decided to suspend its lone flight to Kullu from November 22, eight months after it was launched. The move... (Continue reading)

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Himachal govt seeks loan to preserve heritage buildings

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government and Shimla Municipal Corporation are thinking big these days to preserve the heritage of the erstwhile summer capital of India. Right from conservation of heritage buildings to construction of parking lots – they are... (Continue reading)

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Look beyond cement and hydro-power industry in HP

By: Shoonya Isn’t it amazing how the rest of the world is falling over each other to grab a share of Himachal’s water and rock – the Jaypees, the Ambujas, the ACCs, all big time business honchos in toe. I... (Continue reading)

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