Tourism ministry set to fly high |
14th Aug, 09
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Hindustan Times
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The Tourism Ministry became among the first departments to implement ‘Performance Management in Government’ as recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC).
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Assam to launch luxury liner |
14th Aug, 09
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Business Line
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With an aim to give a boost to the tourism in the state, Assam government is adopting a slew of measures which include launching of a luxury liner with the state-of-the-art facilities.
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Hotels push promotions for Independence Day weekend |
13th Aug, 09
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Financial Chronicle
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Leading five-star hotel chains across the country have come up with special promotional packages starting from as low as Rs 4,900 to cash in on the Independence Day weekend.
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Jet, JetLite overtake Kingfisher |
13th Aug, 09
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Hindustan Times
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Private carrier Jet Airways and its low cost subsidiary JetLite have bounced back to the number one position in domestic market share overtaking Kingfisher Airlines after a gap of over one year.
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Airline,hotel stocks catch cold on flu fear |
13th Aug, 09
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Business Standard
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The rapid spread of swine flu has hit share prices of top airline and hospitality companies as market players fear a sharp drop in travel and tourism due to the flu scare. In contrast, shares of top pharmaceutical companies have seen a sharp rise during the period.
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Low-fare flights pt Jet back to top slot |
13th Aug, 09
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Mint
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Jet Airways (India) Ltd’s decision to introduce all-economy and no-frill services seems to be paying off. After a gap of eight months, the Mumbai-based carrier has regained the top slot, in terms of passenger carried, from rival Kingfisher Airlines Ltd in July.
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Airlines told to distribute health screening cards |
13th Aug, 09
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The Hindu
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Taking a serious view of reports that some international carriers are not distributing health screening cards to passengers on board to know whether they have developed swine flu symptoms, the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked all airlines operating international flights to strictly comply with its directions.
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Meghalaya issues travel advisory |
13th Aug, 09
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Indian Express
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The Meghalaya Government on Wednesday asking people to avoid traveling to swine0flu affected places and said it would be beneficial if a testing centre was set up in North East region.
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Finnair |
13th Aug, 09
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The Statesman
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Finn air is restarting its operations from Mumbai to Europe from 18 October thrice a week with a new fleet of Airbus 330 aircraft.
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Airllines may face action |
13th Aug, 09
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Economic Times
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India’s aviation sector regulator has warned all airlines operating on international routes of “appropriate action” if they failed to comply with instructions regarding distribution of health screening cards to passengers on board.
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