The Ministry of Tourism invites proposals to support cultural,music, dance, literary, sports, cinema and other events which have potential or create potential for attracting large number of tourists, both domestic and international. The support to these events would be decided on a case to case basis based on the potentialfor promotion of tourism as well as the benefits that would accrue from it for thepromotion of Incredible India brand, subject to the following basic minimum eligibility conditions:

(i) The event to be supported may be held in India or abroad.
(ii) The event should have been in existence since the last five years or should have completed at least 5 editions as of 31.12.2013 and should be supported by a certificate to this effect from a Chartered Accountant.
(iii) The event should have a total expenditure of at least INR 1.00 Crore for each edition supported by audited statements of expenditure on the event for last five years.

The GST rates applicable on air tariffs are as below:
1. Travel by economy class - 5 %
2. Travel by other than economy class - 12 %

The GST rates applicable for accommodation in hotels, inns, guest
houses, clubs, campsites or other commercial places meant for residential or
lodging purposes will depend upon the tariff per unit per day declared by the
respective accommodation establishment. The slabs of GST rates applicable
are given below:
1. Less than INR 1000-  Nil
2. INR 1000 and above but less than INR 2500- 12 %
3. INR 2500 and above but less than INR 7500- 18 %
4. More than INR 7500- 28 %

i) 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route in tourism and hospitality

ii) 100% FDI allowed in tourism construction projects, including the development of hotels, resorts and recreational facilities.

The following initiatives have been undertaken by GOI:
1. The government is in process to develop 5 ports as cruise tourism hubs. These are Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai and Kochi. These terminals will have facilities such as hospitality, retail, shopping and restaurants.
2. 200 minor ports to be develop jetties for such cruise vessels.
3. The cruise tourism policy shall be introduced by government shortly.