Thailand attracts far more tourists than India despite a higher per capita income. Shashi Tharoor explains whyShashi Tharoor advocates for significant policy reforms and infrastructure development to enhance India's tourism. He suggests greater priv...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Freedom Ship: This mile-long $16 billion floating city will house 80,000 people and even have schools and a 15,000-seat stadiumA proposed $16 billion floating city, the Freedom Ship, aims to house 80,000 people as a permanently mobile community circumnavigating the ...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Retired South African couple found stabbed in Kruger National Park river after likely encounter with Poachers; probe onA retired couple, Ernst and Dina Marais, were found brutally murdered in South Africa's Kruger National Park. Discovered in a river with th...
25 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
IRCTC launches upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for 2026-27 seasonThe Golden Chariot luxury train is set for a grand relaunch in the 2026-27 tourist season. IRCTC has unveiled a reimagined experience blend...
21 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
IRCTC launches first-ever Indore-Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tour Train: Date, fare, route, itinerary, booking detailsIRCTC is launching a special spiritual journey to Nepal. The Bharat Gaurav tourist train will depart from Indore on June 12. This 9-night, ...
18 May, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
FIFA fever grips India: Fans rush to book World Cup 2026 trips despite high airfares and rupee woesIndian football fans are defying geopolitical tensions, high airfares and a weakening ₹ to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026. This year, a gro...
17 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
In 1888, two cowboys riding through Colorado Canyon country spotted a hidden cliff dwelling, and the discovery revealed a massive 700-year-old PuebloNestled within the rugged cliffs, Cliff Palace was an extensive ancestral Pueblo community lost to time for many centuries. In 1888, two ad...
15 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Planning a trip to Mussoorie? Viral video showing current state of 'once-scenic' Kempty Falls leaves internet 'heartbroken'A viral video showing the current condition of Kempty Falls near Mussoorie has sparked widespread outrage online, with social media users c...
12 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
This Spanish city will introduce a tourist tax in October 2026Vigo, Spain, will implement a tourist tax of up to €2 per night starting October 2026 to manage visitor numbers and generate revenue. The p...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Planning a Bali trip? Visa on Arrival rules for Indian travellers explainedIndian travellers planning trips to Bali and Indonesia can now utilize the Visa on Arrival facility. This allows for short stays of up to 3...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Boost for tourism: Draft rules finalised for trailer caravansIndia is on the verge of transforming its tourism landscape with the introduction of new guidelines for trailer caravans. The Ministry of R...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Finland may introduce tourist tax for visitors from 2027Finland is set to introduce a tourist tax, empowering municipalities to generate revenue from visitors. This proposed charge, applicable to...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST