To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
23 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
12 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Maldives repays second $50 million Indian treasury bill: MuizzuThe Maldives has made a significant payment to India, settling a USD 50 million treasury bill. This move aims to reduce the nation's extern...
11 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Bengal Polls: Voting for any party other than TMC means vote for BJP, says Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee urged Murshidabad voters to support TMC for development and stability. He accused opposition parties of aligning with the...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
India’s hotel expansion gains pace, draws institutional capital into real estate foldIndia's hotel sector is set for robust growth, with operators planning over 70,000 new rooms by 2030. Driven by strong domestic travel and ...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Tourism and hospitality industry disappointed with the budgetBudget 2024: The travel and hospitality industry has expressed dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2024-25, noting that several key deman...
24 Jul, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman provides big push for temple towns to promote tourismUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to develop Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple corridors in Bihar into world-cl...
23 Jul, 2024, 03.27 PM IST
Union Budget: A binocular view of travel industry's Budget expectations for Viksit BharatBudget 2024: As the budget session approaches under Modi 3.0, anticipation is high in the travel and tourism sector. Expectations focus on ...
22 Jul, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
Union Budget: Will Budget 2024 book tourism’s ticket to growth?Budget Expectations: The 2024 interim Budget saw a 44.7% increase in tourism sector allocation, a promising sign for industry growth. With ...
09 Jul, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
Kerala Budget 2024 Highlights: Liquor, power tariff to go upKelala Budget 2024 Highlights: Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented the state budget for 2024-25, focusing on key sectors and ini...
05 Feb, 2024, 02.30 PM IST
Tourism industry welcomes measures announced in interim budget, hopes for other industry demands to be met going forwardFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced long-term interest-free loans to states for developing iconic tourist centres and undertaking...
01 Feb, 2024, 08.59 PM IST
Focus on spiritual tourism to fuel demand; FMCG companies plan aggressive scale-up at religious hotspotsFollowing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's encouragement for states to develop religious sites, companies anticipate a surge in demand...
01 Feb, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
Budget 2024: How Sitharaman can help you get more out of your vacationBudget expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the interim budget on February 1. The tourism and hospitality sector...
01 Feb, 2024, 10.16 AM IST
Budget policies in 2024 could boost Indian hospitality industry's prospectsInterim Budget: India's diverse offerings - from cultural heritage to niche tourism like adventure and wellness - continue to lure global t...
01 Jan, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
Budget 2024 needs to offer travel & tourism policy reforms for India's next big destinationUnion Budget 2024: Despite India's rich cultural heritage, it ranks low in global visitor numbers. The Budget must address low hotel supply...
29 Dec, 2023, 11.37 AM IST