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VFS Global: Helping build the tourism infrastructure for trusted mobilityIndia's tourism sector is flourishing with a notable surge in tourist arrivals, signaling a significant recovery. VFS Global is instrumenta...
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
Forget Jaipur or Jodhpur, Khatu Shyamji makes Sikar the top tourist destination in RajasthanSikar has emerged as Rajasthan's top tourist destination in the first half of 2026, recording 1.56 crore visits between January and June. T...
Global tourism strengthens, but rising visitor numbers fail to deliver wider benefits: WEFTourism is experiencing unprecedented growth, with international arrivals reaching a record 1.5 billion in 2025. Although improvements in t...
Gulf hotel expansion hits a pause, but investors stay interestedHotel operators are adjusting their Gulf expansion strategies in response to regional conflicts and disruptions. Indian Hotels Company is d...
From 1858 to today: How six generations of one family are fighting to preserve a Sonoma wineryGundlach Bundschu Winery, established in 1858, is getting into a major transition after six generations of Bundschu family ownership. The h...
Axis Bank readies major customer-connect initiative to mark World Tourism DayAxis Bank is set to launch an extensive outreach program across India, spotlighting tourism and hospitality sectors in Goa. The initiative ...
Assam’s greatest resource for industrialisation is its human resource: Finance Minister Jayanta MallabaruahAssam's Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasized the role of human resources in driving the state's industrialization efforts. The g...
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...
In 2018, CRF measured coral restoration's economic ripple across Florida Keys for 5 years. 7 years later, researchers found up to 144% local economic contribution per dollar spentCoral restoration activities in the Florida Keys generated significant economic returns. For every dollar invested, restoration contributed...
In 2009, Edward Norton ran the New York Marathon to back a Kenya conservation trust; its work now directly protects 283,000 acres of Maasai landWildlife protection, however, is rarely straightforward. The 2022 report describes a year marked by severe drought, increased poaching pres...
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
Dubai, Abu Dhabi residents return to a new normal: ‘Neither war, nor peace’Six months into the Iran war, the UAE’s post-pandemic boom is facing its biggest test. Tourism, aviation, property and trade have taken a h...
India-UAE trade to reach $200 billion by 2032, BRICS to drive investment: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone officialIndia and UAE trade is projected to reach USD 200 billion by 2032. Closer economic ties and the India-UAE CEPA have already boosted bilater...
"BRICS New Delhi Declaration reflects India's diplomatic success, turns diversity into strength," say expertsThe New Delhi Declaration showcased India's diplomatic success in uniting diverse BRICS members. Experts noted India's skill in managing co...
India must sell 'peace of mind': Anand Mahindra wants Goa, Vizag to become India's next medical tourism hubAnand Mahindra has called for India to focus on trust and patient experience rather than low treatment costs alone to strengthen its medica...
WION launches conference series on business, technology and geopoliticsWION is set to unveil an exciting series of conferences aimed at fostering global business and policy dialogues. These summits will gather ...
From zero to 54 rhinos: How Assam’s former poachers turned protectors and helped bring Greater One-horned Rhinos back to Manas National ParkAssam’s Manas National Park once lost its entire Greater One-horned Rhino population to poaching and conflict. But local communities helped...
From MSMEs to traditional industries, Rajasthan’s enterprises seek stronger ecosystem to scaleStakeholders say the state must strengthen the institutional ecosystem that supports industry.
Water, water everywhere: Grand Canyon's flood paradox leaves South Rim high and dryDeadly flooding at Grand Canyon has severed the South Rim's water supply. This event has caused indefinite lodging closures and economic da...