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A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagusA Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient r...
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 ...
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gainEuropeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made long-haul flights ...
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: The plan BTravellers are changing holiday plans. Shorter trips in Europe are becoming popular. Rising airfares and conflict are causing concern. Many...
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
Iran war cools early summer tourist interest in Cyprus, GreeceThe Iran conflict is impacting tourism in Cyprus and other nations. Tourist cancellations have surged, and new bookings have dropped signif...
Nearly 28 million trips from Mideast at risk this year due to Iran war, Oxford Economics research note saysNearly 28 million outbound trips from the Middle East are at risk this year as a result of the disruption caused by the war launched by the...
Greece set new tourism record in 2025Greece in 2025 set new records in tourism arrivals and revenue, the country's central bank said Tuesday, continuing an upward trend for the...
Greek taxis kick off two-day strike against private operatorsGreek taxi drivers have launched a two-day nationwide strike protesting new regulations they claim unfairly favor private hire vehicles. Th...
Greece aims to cut queues at ancient sites with new portal for bookingsGreece's culture ministry on Thursday unveiled a new portal to handle bookings to visit more than 100 archaeological sites and museums incl...
IndiGo to launch direct flights to Greece from January 2026 using India's first Airbus A321XLR aircraftIndiGo Airlines will launch its Airbus A321XLR aircraft with Athens, Greece, as its first destination, offering six weekly direct flights s...
Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruise passengersGreece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continen...
Another tourist hotspot in Europe says ‘no thanks’ to visitorsOne of Greece's beloved tourist destinations, Santorini, is now turning away visitors due to the problems caused by mass tourism. The islan...
Southern Europe grapples with changing face of tourismAcross the region, the pandemic has changed the face of tourism. Hotels were already grappling with higher fuel bills and inflation which a...
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15Visitors will be randomly tested, the tourism ministry said, and the government would monitor and evaluate developments related to the coro...
Greece aims to be among top five European destination for IndiansKountoura said Greece is looking at reaching out to affluent Indians this year through a well planned marketing and advertising campaign.
How to be cash-wise if you are planning a Greece tripGreece continues to remain dependent on tourism, so it's unlikely travellers will be subjected to severe hardship but the financial constra...
Tourists see opportunity in Greece crisisGreece, reeling under a financial crisis, is luring tourists to explore the country famous for its cultural landmarks and beautiful beaches.
Markets may panic but ground reality different: Madhav Menon, MD, Thomas Cook India"I am not taking away the fact that there is a crisis in Greece. Let me lastly state, yes, we do send tourist to Greece."