Norwegian man, who was abandoned by parents in India and grew up in Mumbai slum, reveals the number one lesson he learned: ‘I will never say no…’A Norwegian man named Lasse Lund recounts his childhood spent homeless on the streets of Mumbai. He details surviving as a tourist guide wi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
31 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
28 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Marco Rubio says new US green card policy ‘not about India’, cites global immigration overhaulUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a new green card policy is a global immigration overhaul, not specifically targeting India. H...
23 May, 2026, 07.36 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
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
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
Bali warns tourists, influencers against unpaid work on visitor visasBali's immigration authorities are cracking down on tourists engaging in unpaid promotional or work-related activities on visitor visas. Of...
14 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Outbound travel slows as Indians rethink foreign holidays amid crisis and costsAirlines are experiencing weak forward bookings and muted growth plans due to high airfares and a weaker rupee, following a call to postpon...
13 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
12 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
For many Americans, Trump's immigration crackdown is personal, new poll showsA new AP-NORC poll reveals most US adults believe the country is no longer a welcoming place for immigrants, with many knowing someone impa...
06 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Now UAE tourists can open digital bank a/c and get debit card to make cashless payments as UAE’s central bank rolls out new initiativeTourists in the UAE can now open digital bank accounts and get debit cards within minutes of arrival. This new biometric-based initiative, ...
01 May, 2026, 03.23 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
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