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2,65,00,000 foreign tourists in four months: This country became the world’s second-most visited after France, and it’s not Thailand or VietnamSpain welcomed 26.5 million foreign tourists in the first four months of the year, a 3.4% increase despite global uncertainties. April saw ...
Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
FIFA 2026: Hotel boom fails to kick off as overseas demand hit by migration rules, ticket prices, airfaresIndian-origin hoteliers in the US report subdued international interest for the football World Cup, citing stricter immigration policies, h...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
IndiGo shares gain 2% after analyst meet. Why Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others see up to 38% upside?IndiGo shares witnessed an uptick on Tuesday after its analyst meet, where management outlined strong long-term growth plans driven by risi...
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industryAnalysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are p...
Indians among tourists from 40 nations eligible for free on-arrival visas in Sri LankaSri Lanka is offering free 30-day visas on arrival for tourists from 40 nations. Indian travelers are among those who will benefit from thi...
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
America's busiest airports could become the next immigration battlegroundThe Department of Homeland Security is considering reducing customs processing at airports in cities not adhering to Trump administration i...
PM Modi's domestic tourism push to enhance India's global appeal: Hotel industry bodyPrime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on domestic travel is set to boost India's tourism sector. Geopolitical shifts make India an attrac...
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...
Etihad, Uzbekistan Airways sign codeshare deal to connect eight Uzbek cities via TashkentEtihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have inked a codeshare deal, enabling seamless travel to eight Uzbek cities via Tashkent. This partne...
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...
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...
India services growth picks up in April on strong domestic demand, PMI showsIndia's services sector saw growth in April, boosted by strong domestic demand. This rise followed a dip in March. However, global orders s...
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...
India's hospitality sector enters a 'golden cycle' as luxury demand outpaces supply: NomuraIndia's hotel industry is entering a strong growth phase. Average daily rates are rising, and investment returns are attractive. Demand is ...
For the First Time: Direct flights between Israel and ArgentinaIsrael and Argentina have launched direct flights connecting the two nations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Argentine President Jav...
A ₹18,000 crore blow seen for India's aviation story as West Asia conflict clips wingsIndia's aviation and tourism sectors are currently navigating turbulent skies due to the unrest in West Asia. Airlines are challenged with ...