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Gati launches air express services, (12th May, 08)
Gati, one of the leading express distribution and supply chain solutions providers in the country, has launched Gati Air Express. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Railways plans east-west, north-south freight corridor, (12th May, 08)
After setting the stage ready for the development of two dedicated freight corridors, ministry of railways has set its sight on another ambitious project: two new freight corridors. Read Full Story in Economic Times

All new airports to have cargo handling units, (12th May, 08)
Airport developers like GMR, GVK and CIAL will now have to provide comprehensive cargo facilities at all new greenfield airports. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Airport developers plan hike in airline charges, (12th May, 08)
Airfares are likely to go up further as the two leading airport operators — GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport (DIAL) and GVK-led Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) — plan to increase landing and parking fees at the airports. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Finance Ministry agrees to provide funds for Hyderabad Metro, (11th May, 08)
Finance Ministry has agreed in principle to provide funds worth about Rs 2,000 crore for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project estimated to cost over Rs 10,000. Read Full Story in Economic Times

ITDC targets topline of Rs 900 cr by 2010, (11th May, 08)
India Tourism Development Corporation, which operates hotels under brand 'Ashoka', expects revenues from the two properties that are to be transferred to it would take its turnover to Rs 900 crore by 2010. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Indian Railways to sign MoU with French counterpart, (11th May, 08)
France, which is known for its expertise in high speed trains, will soon be helping India in the creation of such a network in the country. Read Full Story in Economic Times

MPs want scanning equipment, wine & beer on flights, (11th May, 08)
Parliamentarians have asked the Civil Aviation Ministry to convey to private airport developers the need for installing latest scanning equipment to prevent air travellers from embarrassing physical frisking. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Grand Hyatt's Jatias to part ways over ownership issues, (10th May, 08)
The Shubh Karan Jatia business family, which co-owns the Grand Hyatt Regency hotel chain among other companies, is headed for a split. Read Full Story in Economic Times

DIAL asked to explain mess at IGI airport, (10th May, 08)
The Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd will now have to explain to the Planning Commission why the situation at IGI continues to be so bad two years after the place was privatised. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Patel to meet carriers to pitch for low fares, (09th May, 08)
The Civil Aviation Ministry would soon hold a meeting with all airlines to find ways to prevent transfer of the entire burden on to air travellers. Read Full Story in Economic Times

'Fare hike, surcharges detering domestic air traffic growth', (09th May, 08)
Increased fuel surcharges and high air fares have drastically affected the domestic air passenger growth this year. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Cargo facilities to be must at new airports, (09th May, 08)
Airport developers, such as GMR, GVK and CIAL, would now have to provide comprehensive cargo facilities at all new greenfield airports. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Landing fee hike may add to passenger woes, (09th May, 08)
Airfares are likely to go up further as the two leading airport operators, GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd and GVK-led Mumbai International Airport Ltd, are planning to increase landing and parking fees. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Airlines plan fuel surcharge hike on global flights, (09th May, 08)
You may have to pay through your nose while flying abroad, with airlines planning massive hikes in fuel surcharge. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Town Hall to turn heritage hotel, (09th May, 08)
Delhi government plans to convert the 142-year-old Municipal Town Hall building in Chandni Chowk into a hotel that will offer a slice of the Raj along with dollops of Old Delhi culture and cuisine. Read Full Stroy in The Times of India

AI, Boeing fail to agree on MRO JV’s equity structure, (09th May, 08)
Air india and US aircraft manufacturer Boeing have locked horns over a majority stake in the proposed joint-venture for a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Buddha smiling in tourist circuit, (08th May, 08)
The Buddha is smiling, again. For years, the Buddhist travel segment has been lagging but things are looking up, say travel agents specialising in the segment. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Orient-Express says it didn't talk further with Tatas, (08th May, 08)
Orient-Express Holdings, owners of luxury hotels and trains, on Thursday said it had had no further conversations with India's Tata Group for a strategic alliance between them. Read Full Story in Economic Times

ITDC to give 20 per cent dividend for 2006-07 fiscal, (08th May, 2008)
Government owned Indian Tourism Development corporation on Thursday said it will give a dividend of 20 per cent to its shareholders for the financial year 2006-07. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Clarks plans to enter hospitality sector in Latin America, (08th May, 08)
Clarks Group of Hotels is planning to enter the Latin American hospitality industry through joint ventures with hotel groups in Latin America. Read Full Story in Economic Times

NCT govt decides to go ahead with monorail, LRTS projects, (08th May, 08)
Delhi government has decided to go ahead with its plans to set up equally "difficult" transport projects such as Monorail and Light Rail Transit System in the city. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Incredible India campaign in Dubai, (07th May, 2008)
Aiming to woo tourists from the Gulf, the 'Incredible India' campaign has been launched at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Jet Airways plans to expand fleet by 40%, (07th May, 08)
Jet Airways Ltd, India's top carrier by market share, said Wednesday it plans to expand its fleet by 40 per cent to 117 planes in the next three years. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Jet launches daily direct Mumbai-Bangkok flights, (07th May, 2008)
Private air-carrier Jet Airways has launched daily direct flights between Mumbai and Bangkok with effect from Wednesday. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Rly earnings up by 16.73 per cent, (07thMay, 2008)
Continuing its growth trend, railways earned Rs 6420.59 crore during April this year compared to Rs 5500.40 crores during the same period last year, registering an increase of 16.73 per cent. Read Full Story in Economic Times

India, China will be global players in tourism, (07th May, 08)
India and China will be the new global players competing for a huge chunk of tourists, transforming the geopolitical landscape. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Kerala's houseboats make waves with conference facilities, (07th May, 2008)
A romantic night on the majestic backwaters of Alappuzha in a one-bedroom houseboat could be a winning ad line to attract the niche group of newly-weds. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Indian restaurant adjudged London's best late night venue, (07th May, 2008)
An Indian restaurant 'Tamarai', owned by a New Delhi-based owner, has won the award for the 'Best London Late Night Venue'. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Rajdhani summer special between Guwahati and New Delhi, (06th May, 2008)
Special Rajdhani Express trains have been introduced between Guwahati and New Delhi to clear the rush during the coming summer holidays. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Tourists head for Kashmir as heat bakes plains, (06th May, 08)
Its cool climes and scenic beauty have made Jammu and Kashmir the choice destination of thousands of domestic tourists this season as summer temperatures continue to soar in the Indian plains. Read Full Story in New Kerala

Airbus reviewing A380 delivery schedule: CEO, (06th May, 2008)
European plane maker Airbus is reviewing the delivery schedule of its A380 superjumbo jet, the company's chief said. Read Full Story in Economic Times

DHL Global Forwarding in talks with Jet Airways, (06th May, 2008)
DHL Global Forwarding, a unit of DHL India, is in talks with Jet Airways for cargo bookings in the leftover space in their passenger aircraft flying overseas. Read Full Story in Economic Times

Indian Airlines to restart UAE-Goa service, (06th May, 2008)
Indian Airlines has decided to resume its direct flight between UAE and Goa after Monday. Read Full Story in Economic Times