Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
NCB seizes ₹182 cr Captagon in India's first 'jihadi drug' bustThe Narcotics Control Bureau has made a significant drug bust in India. Operation Ragepill led to the seizure of Captagon, known as the 'ji...
16 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
PM's call to cut foreign travel: Industry executives seek measures to boost inbound tourismFollowing PM Modi's call to postpone non-essential foreign travel, travel industry executives see an opportunity to boost 'Incredible India...
13 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Indian travellers get a new Southeast Asia circuit via MakeMyTripMakeMyTrip has expanded its partnership with Vietravel Corporation to include Cambodia and Laos, enhancing travel options for Indian touris...
08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
India medical tourism slips below pre-Covid peak amid geopolitics, visa delays and rising Asian competitionIndia's medical tourism is facing challenges. Arrivals have dropped significantly below pre-Covid levels. Geopolitical tensions and visa de...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN reportIn light of the West Asia crisis, a recent UN report underscores the profound economic challenges facing Sri Lanka. The country is grapplin...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Gulf crisis drags down gold demandChains such as Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas and Titan Company's Tanishq, which together command a significant pres...
30 Mar, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Israel eyes 10,000 Indian tourists in 2024 despite unrest, plans e-visa facilityIsrael aims to welcome 10,000 Indian tourists in 2024, despite the ongoing conflict impacting travel. The country plans to introduce an e-v...
21 Nov, 2024, 04.58 PM IST
India expects 9 lakh South East Asian tourists this yearSouth East Asian tourist traffic into India has been significantly increasing from 540,910 in 2012, 628,955 in 2013 to 685,805 in 2014.
05 May, 2016, 01.56 PM IST
Monaco authority says Indians second largest Asian tourists to countryIn a bid to attract tourists from India, Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Bureau recently concluded roadshows in Mumbai and Delhi.
16 Dec, 2015, 05.57 PM IST
Indian medical tourism industry to touch $8 billion by 2020: Grant ThorntonAccording to a CII - Grant Thornton white paper, cost is a major driver for nearly 80 per cent of medical tourists across the globe.
01 Nov, 2015, 12.18 PM IST
Malaysia eyes 8,00,000 tourists from India in 2015From January-October 2014, Malaysia had registered 6,43,335 Indian tourists, which is a 20.7 per cent increase 5,32,964 over the same perio...
16 Feb, 2015, 05.22 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir calling Southeast Asians for adventure tourismThe Valley offers diversified adventure activities in air, land, snow and water to lure tourists, the official said, stressing that Turkey ...
01 Feb, 2015, 10.27 AM IST
Malaysia hopeful of high Indian tourist footfalls this yearMalaysia is expecting around 8 lakh Indian tourists to visit the country this year as it celebrates Visit Malaysia Year 2014, lined with ev...
12 Mar, 2014, 07.34 PM IST
Stic Group to help Indian tourism sector boost trafficStic had set up its international headquarters in Singapore and it is now planning a wide range of Indian tour packages for Asian tourists.
25 Oct, 2013, 12.41 PM IST