Himachal Pradesh to launch start-up bus scheme with up to 50% subsidy for youthHimachal Pradesh is launching Phase IV of the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana, empowering unemployed youth to run passenger buses. T...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Japan 'snow monkey' park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviourJapan's famed "snow monkey" park in Nagano is implementing visitor caps and an online booking system to manage a surge in tourists. The Jig...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
How Tour Times is redefining organised group travel in IndiaIndia's domestic tourism is booming, with organized group travel, especially religious pilgrimages and corporate events, leading the charge...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
J-K's popular Gulmarg Cable Car reopens after month-long shutdownJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reopened the popular Gulmarg Cable Car project after a month-long closure due to a techn...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universitiesBihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Tourism sector can create 100 million more jobs by 2047: FAITHIndia's tourism sector is set for a massive job surge, potentially creating 100 million direct jobs by 2047. Industry leaders emphasize the...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Air India to launch direct Guwahati flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Assam CM SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Air India will launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourismVenice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on pea...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Kashmir tourism boom: Vande Bharat, road trips fuel surge in short staysHoteliers, tour operators and officials said the newly launched Vande Bharat Express has helped boost tourism in the valley, known for its ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
EU withdraws travel advisory on most parts of Assam, says Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's tourism prospects have received a significant boost as the European Union lifted its long-standing travel advisory for most of the ...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
2,65,00,000 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 ...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Goa received more than 46 lakh tourists in first five months of this yearGoa welcomed over 46.39 lakh tourists from January to May this year, a slight uptick attributed to enhanced connectivity and diverse experi...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM 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
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
Ladakh sees 43% jump in tourist arrivals this yearLadakh has seen a remarkable increase in visitors this year. Tourist arrivals grew by over 43 percent in the first five months of 2026. May...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST