Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
20 May, 2026, 09.55 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
Thailand eyes a new rule that could change your travel plansThailand plans to implement compulsory health insurance for all foreign visitors, including tourists and workers, to mitigate unpaid medica...
04 May, 2026, 10.09 AM 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
Arunachal to turn Subansiri Lower Pondage into a mountain-cum-river immersive tourism hubArunachal Pradesh is set to transform the Subansiri Lower Pondage into a premier tourism destination. This ambitious project will integrate...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Indian aviation sector to handle about 500 million passengers annually by 2030: NMIA chiefIndia's aviation industry is gearing up for an extraordinary transformation. Experts anticipate a surge to 500 million air travelers by 203...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15–20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI reportIndia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector is currently reeling from the impact of conflicts in West Asia. With inbound tourist arrival...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
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 ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Eye on aspirational India, medical tourism, Max Healthcare steps up bed capacity expansionMax Healthcare Institute Ltd is expanding capacity to 10,000 beds over the next 3–4 years, investing ₹4,000–5,000 crore to meet rising dome...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Thailand considers cutting visa-free stay to 30 days to address security risksThailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to propose reducing the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 to 30 days. This move aims to curb...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Thailand-Cambodia clash: Is it safe to travel to these countries now?Thailand has increased security along its Cambodian border. Travel and tourism across the rest of the nation remain unaffected. New restric...
11 Dec, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
Thailand reverses afternoon alcohol ban days after enforcing strict penaltiesThailand has reversed its afternoon alcohol sales ban, reopening sales between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. as a six-month pilot from early December. ...
17 Nov, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
Thailand proposes to fund free domestic flights to international touristsThailand is set to launch a THB 700 million initiative offering free domestic flights to international tourists, aiming to attract 200,000 ...
21 Aug, 2025, 10.35 AM IST
Thailand puts tourist entry fee on hold until 2026Thailand has postponed the implementation of its tourist entry fee, initially planned for 2025, to mid-2026 due to weaker-than-expected tou...
16 Jul, 2025, 03.46 PM IST
Thailand tourism partners Cinema Tourism Summit 2015 to attract BollywoodThe Tourism Authority of Thailand in Mumbai has partnered with Cinema Tourism Summit (CTS)- 2015 to showcase the destination to Bollywood f...
23 Oct, 2015, 03.52 PM IST