Shimla/Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) will organise blood donation camps across all its hotel units on July 27, 2026, as part of a statewide initiative aimed at promoting voluntary blood donation and saving lives. HPTDC Managing Director Rajiv Kumar said blood donation is one of the noblest social causes and every unit of…
Shimla, Ju In a significant move aimed at enhancing convenience for its loyal members, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has expanded the scope of its Platinum, Gold and Silver Membership Card Scheme by extending its benefits to the immediate family members of cardholders. The decision is expected to make HPTDC’s hospitality services more…
Dharamshala: In a major push towards environmental conservation and sustainable tourism, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has directed all its units across the state to undertake a special tree plantation drive ahead of the monsoon season. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, improve air quality, and contribute to climate change mitigation….
Dharamshala/Shimla, June 15 In a significant decision aimed at addressing financial challenges, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has withdrawn all discount and concessional facilities extended to its Chairman, Managing Director, Members of the Board of Directors, and accredited media persons with immediate effect. Discount withdrwan According to an official communication issued by…
New Delhi/Shimla, May 8, 2026 In a significant move aimed at increasing occupancy and strengthening its presence across the country, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) held a high-level meeting with officials of IRCTC at the corporation’s New Delhi headquarters on Friday. The meeting took place at the IRCTC Corporate Office located at…
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has initiated the process to outsource the operation and maintenance (O&M) of eight of its hotels to the private sector. According to an official communication issued from the HPTDC corporate office in Dharamshala, the decision has been approved by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The move…
Shimla /kangra In a significant move to strengthen tourism collaboration, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, IAS, Managing Director of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) met with senior officials of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) at the corporation’s Corporate Office in New Delhi on February 23, 2025. During the meeting, Dr. Kumar held detailed discussions…
Shimla Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at HHH Shimla to introduce customized rail-based travel packages inorder to boost tourism and increase revenue. The collaboration will offer integrated travel packages combining rail journeys, hotel stays, and local sightseeing. Tourists…
Palampur, January 24: In a step towards promoting pollution-free transport and strengthening the state’s electric vehicle transition, five battery-operated electric vehicles were inaugurated today for use at various units of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). The vehicles were inaugurated by HPTDC Chairman RS Bali. The main inauguration ceremony was held at HPTDC…
Shimla In a major development, the Congress government led by Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has decided to give 14 loss-making hotels of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation to be given to the private sector. The Principal Secretary Tourism of the government has asked the Managing Director of the Tourism Corporation to complete the process within…