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A working profit for two consecutive years notwithstanding, auditors of HP Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) have pointed out that fixed assets worth Rs 51.67 crore created out from central and state government grants are not even accounted for in the company’s books. More >

Switzerland-based hospitality brand, Swiss International Hotels & Resorts Tuesday announced its launch in India and South Asia. The 30-year-old Swiss hospitality brand is targeting 50 hotels in the 3 star, 4 star and 5 star categories across India and South Asia by 2017. About 6,000 hotel rooms will be added, company officials said. More >

Even as India is trying to expand the visa-on-arrival scheme to give a boost to the tourism sector, a survey conducted for the tourism ministry reveals a rather grim picture of tourists struggling with signages, queues and foreign exchange issues while availing of the facility. More >

India on Monday expressed concern over the rise in rejection of US visa to its professionals, and asked American authorities not to resort to such protectionist tendencies. More >

A move into India by Rotana Hotels would be a milestone for the Abu Dhabi operator. As yet, the company manages hotels only in the Middle East and North Africa, with properties spanning across the Gulf region, and countries including Iraq, Sudan, and Egypt. More >