Thailand reinstates financial proof requirement for tourist visasThailand is reinstating financial proof requirements for tourist visa applicants starting May 2025, demanding evidence of 20,000 Thai Baht....
17 May, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
Budget lays the foundation for a sustained growthFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget focuses on inclusive growth, boosting domestic consumption, and fiscal stability. Key highligh...
02 Feb, 2025, 09.02 AM IST
Budget FY26 will help make India a top global tourism destination: IndustryBoosting India's tourism, the Budget 2025-26 plans to develop 50 prime destinations in partnership with states. Emphasis on medical and wel...
01 Feb, 2025, 06.44 PM IST
Now, ‘Heal in India’— Budget push can elevate India as a global healthcare destination: India IncThe Union Budget 2025 outlines plans to promote medical tourism and the ‘Heal in India’ initiative through collaboration with the private s...
01 Feb, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, other tourism stocks rally up to 10% as FM unveils ambitious plans in BudgetIndian Hotels: Hotel and tourism stocks surged up to 10% as Budget 2025 announced major tourism sector boosts. Key measures include develop...
01 Feb, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
UK tightens measures to clamp down on soaring migration figuresUK government plans to link immigration, skills, and labor policies, focusing on domestic workforce growth. A crackdown on illegal working ...
19 Dec, 2024, 02.01 PM IST
UK introduces grace period for eVisa transition until March 2025The UK has extended the deadline for switching to eVisas for international travel until March 2025. While millions have already transitione...
04 Dec, 2024, 10.39 PM IST
India's tourism sector ripe for the picking: Booking Global CEOThe company, which also operates Agoda, Priceline and Kayak, said the Indian government has launched several tourism projects to improve in...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.55 PM IST
India suspends visa issuance in Canada, seeks cut in mission staffAs the stand-off between India and Canada escalates, New Delhi has announced suspension of visas from its missions in the North American na...
22 Sep, 2023, 07.37 AM IST
Covid impact: Travel, hospitality sector again pushes for government helpIndustry associations feel it is time to implement the announced measures as getting back jobs and a complete recovery for the sector could...
17 Mar, 2022, 09.24 AM IST
Budget 2022: Hospitality industry welcomes ECLGS announcement that recognises distress in the sector, but feels the need for more direct interventionMost industry insiders thought much more could have been done to support the stressed sector, its allied segments and their workers.
01 Feb, 2022, 09.36 PM IST
MEA raises issue of violations of visa and lockdown by Tablighis with EmbassiesMore than 1,300 Tablighi workers from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are put under quarantine and are likely to face action f...
04 Apr, 2020, 12.37 PM IST
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health SecretaryShe said various precautionary measures have been undertaken in close coordination with the ministries concerned at the central level. "The...
14 Feb, 2020, 05.36 PM IST
Room to grow? Hospitality stocks show they can go the distanceUndoubtedly, the sector has achieved a significant level of maturity.
14 Apr, 2018, 03.18 PM IST
Ease of doing travel: Success of e-visa proves there are many opportunities to boost the businessWith his new visa regime, Trump has increased uncertainties among the travel trade mandarins. And Turkey has seen a 40 per cent drop in Ger...
19 Mar, 2017, 01.09 AM IST
Demonetisation: Embassies to seek PMO help on notes recallTourists departing India are not being able to exchange money at airports and returning with the banned currency notes.
17 Nov, 2016, 08.40 PM IST
India may gain $80 billion per year on relaxing visa regime: Chinese media"The proposal for a visa waiver programme for nationals from other BRICS nations has faced obstacles in India, particularly because of "sec...
03 Aug, 2016, 01.08 PM IST