Govt waives customs overtime charges for cruise passengersInternational cruise passengers will no longer pay merchant overtime charges for customs clearance. This decision aims to boost cruise tour...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
2,65,00,000 crore 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 ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Abu Dhabi hosts India’s travel leaders to strengthen partnershipsAbu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, in partnership with Etihad Airways, hosted a C-level trade visit from India, bringing togeth...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Major boost to Meghalaya's infrastructure as Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones of 6 National Highway projectsMeghalaya's infrastructure receives a major boost with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurating and laying foundation stones for six highw...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Union Minister Shekhawat outlines roadmap for Northeast's trade and tourism boomUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat unveiled a vision for Northeast India at the NEIINFRA summit, highlighting over Rs 6 lakh crore inv...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Delhi's double-decker tourist bus crosses 1,500 riders mark; summer discount boosts footfallDelhi's electric double-decker tourist bus has welcomed over 1,500 passengers. Ticket prices have been lowered for the summer season to att...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Royal Orchid plans to add 50 hotels, betting on local demand boostRoyal Orchid Hotels is set to launch over 50 new properties across India in the coming 12 to 18 months. This expansion is fueled by a surge...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Planning a Germany trip? Here's how to apply for a Schengen visaIndian citizens planning a trip to Germany require a Schengen visa for short stays. The application involves submitting documents like a pa...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Etihad Airways to offer free medical travel insurance for Abu Dhabi visitorsInternational visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways will receive free medical travel insurance. This offer is valid for stays up t...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Phuket Airport launches e-gates for faster immigration clearancePhuket International Airport has introduced automated immigration gates for arriving international passengers, a first for Thailand. The ai...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lowerEuropean shares surged on Friday, driven by renewed hopes for a Middle East diplomatic breakthrough that lowered oil prices. The pan-Europe...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Somanna flags off Madgaon-Karwar express boosting connectivity between Karnataka & GoaA new train service, the Madgaon–Karwar Express, has been launched. Union Minister V Somanna flagged off the service from Madgaon Railway S...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
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
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
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