"The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floodsNepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by ...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-see...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Mobility will stay resilient despite geopolitical shocks: VFS Global CEOVFS Global is positioning itself for substantial growth in the realms of visa processing and citizen services. By harnessing the power of a...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying offChina's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence after pandemic restrictions eased. Visa-free travel policies have attracted...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches Package Visa, aimed at integrating visa applications into curated travel bookingsSaudi Arabia has launched a new digital initiative called Package Visa. This program integrates tourist visa applications directly into tra...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches tourism package visa serviceSaudi Arabia is piloting a new integrated travel package for inbound tourists. This service will combine visa, flight, and accommodation bo...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Dubai to introduce easier medical visas under new health tourism planDubai is making it easier for international patients to get medical visas. A new agreement between immigration and health authorities aims ...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
VFS Global partners with Korea Association of Travel Agents to boost South Korea’s tourismVFS Global and KATA have joined forces to enhance inbound tourism to South Korea. This collaboration aims to simplify travel procedures and...
16 Jan, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Middle East's Schengen style GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon'The long-pending unified tourist visa for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has received official approval and is set for rollout so...
16 Jun, 2025, 10.59 PM IST
Apollo Hospitals calls for liberal visa policy to boost medical tourismApollo Hospitals' Joint Managing Director Sangita Reddy highlights the need for a liberal visa policy to boost India's medical tourism sect...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Cambodia expects number of Indians visitors to increase 3-4 times in 2024In 2023, Cambodia hosted 68,836 India travellers. The figure was over 91 per cent of the pre-Covid (2019) levels, he said. In 2019 Cambodia...
31 Aug, 2024, 06.45 PM IST
Visa partners with Skill India to upskill 20,000 youths for tourism industryVisa and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) have agreed to a three-year partnership worth up to USD 1 million to train at least...
31 Aug, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
Philippines launches Cruise Visa Waiver Program for foreign touristsBoosting post-pandemic tourism, the Philippines' Cruise Visa Waiver was introduced on July 16 by BI, DOT, and DOJ at TIEZA. Top officials, ...
18 Jul, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
Ayush Visa introduced for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in IndiaThe Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a new visa category, called "Ayush Visa," for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Indi...
02 Aug, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
Stronger India-Indonesia ties beneficial for world: EnvoyAddressing the ‘2nd FICCI Outbound Tourism Summit’, Krisnamurthi said that both India and Indonesia have vast opportunities to explore beau...
21 Jul, 2023, 06.49 PM IST
Thomas Cook inks pact to promote Turkiye as tourist destination in India"Turkiye is one of the world's most culturally rich destinations renowned for its warm hospitality, unique history, immense natural beauty ...
08 Jul, 2022, 05.13 PM IST
'Softer visa polices can promote tourism in South Asia'In order to facilitate connectivity in the SAARC region, he suggested member countries must push for a motor vehicles agreement.
24 Apr, 2015, 09.57 PM IST