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
PM's call to cut foreign travel: Industry executives seek measures to boost inbound tourismFollowing PM Modi's call to postpone non-essential foreign travel, travel industry executives see an opportunity to boost 'Incredible India...
13 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Indian travellers get a new Southeast Asia circuit via MakeMyTripMakeMyTrip has expanded its partnership with Vietravel Corporation to include Cambodia and Laos, enhancing travel options for Indian touris...
08 May, 2026, 05.21 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
Sri Lanka sees drop in tourist arrivals in March due to West Asia warSri Lanka's tourist arrivals saw a significant drop in March, falling to 183,979 from over 277,000 in January and February. This decline is...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
West Asia conflict hits tourism, aviation: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry flags 15-20%The ongoing conflict in West Asia is casting a long shadow over India's tourism and aviation sectors. Tourist arrivals have plummeted, prom...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts aviation, leads to 15–20% dip in inbound tourist traffic; Rs. 18,000 crore net loss for industry: PHDCCI reportIndia's vibrant tourism and hospitality sector is currently reeling from the impact of conflicts in West Asia. With inbound tourist arrival...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Indian restaurants' 'slowdown' is ringing up a ₹79,000 cr bill as Iran war chokes LPG supplyThe Indian dining scene is looking at a staggering monthly loss of ₹79,000 crore as a result of a commercial LPG shortage. This hiccup is f...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
A ₹18,000 crore blow seen for India's aviation story as West Asia conflict clips wingsIndia's aviation and tourism sectors are currently navigating turbulent skies due to the unrest in West Asia. Airlines are challenged with ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Inbound tourist trail may be less crowded this holiday seasonTravel industry experts anticipate a subdued year-end season for inbound foreign tourism, failing to reach pre-pandemic levels. The decline...
11 Sep, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
Domestic tourists are from Mars, inbound tourists are from VenusDomestic tourism is growing by leaps and bounds in India, making it the second-largest travel market in the world in terms of tourism.
20 Dec, 2016, 01.56 PM IST
Domestic tourists are from Mars, inbound tourists are from VenusDomestic tourism is growing by leaps and bounds in India, making it the second-largest travel market in the world in terms of tourism.
14 Dec, 2016, 06.09 PM IST
e-Visa facility to boost inbound tourism by 15 per cent: Madhavan Menon, Thomas Cook IndiaAs per a joint study by UNWTO and WTTC, India will benefit with an additional 6 million travelers and 1.8 million new jobs over a period of...
23 Apr, 2014, 02.31 PM IST
Visa-on-arrival scheme to be made simplerThe ministry is trying to reduce the time taken at visa counters and develop major metros of the country as tourism hubs.
16 Jan, 2013, 03.53 PM IST
- US, Europe debt crisis could impact flow of tourists to India
The ongoing debt crisis in the US and Europe is expected to impact inbound tourism into India this season, according to hoteliers and trave...
22 Aug, 2011, 04.07 PM IST
- Tourists skip metros as hotel rates rise
Delhi and the Golden Triangle, which contributes nearly 18% to the total inbound tourists, have been most impacted. Small towns, big opport...
12 Dec, 2007, 06.19 PM IST
- Incredible India not too credible among tourists
The Incredible India campaign has helped attract just 4.4 million inbound tourists a year.
27 Sep, 2007, 03.04 AM IST