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The 650 km route may be the first of many, but as government planning progresses with international companies bidding for the build, it may be several years before any tracks are laid.

Considering the number of expat Keralites everywhere in the world, and then add the big tourism circuit in the state, the airline could be a big hit if managed well as a state airline.

While price does matter for medical tourists, the quality of care is also paramount.

Language skills and personality are two of the most important areas tested in the effort to weed out unqualified candidates from entering India's $55 billion tourism and hospitality industry.

Google will reach a market of nearly 50 million smartphone users in India, and bringing Map Maker to countries with large rural regions like India helps Google get closer to mapping every road in the world.

India has said that the safaris must end, but Andaman Islands officials stand to loose too much money from ethically-challenged tourists to put an end to the visits.

The only way to travel through Bhutan is on a tour, which is benefiting Eastern Indian tour companies who are expanding their itineraries to attract the influx of tourists looking for the "last Shangri-La."

Although much closer to Africa than India, the small island is hoping to attract wealthy Indian travelers to improve its tourism revenues and has started by hosting major road shows in Indian cities.

Bold steps are needed, even if they err away from local economic developmental issues. In India, key is enforcement of any ban, which is tough.

DGCA has proposed a guideline rewording to reflect the agency's focus on safety over financial health, but their intentions are being questioned as it comes only days before review of Kingfisher's safety report.