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Waterways Leisure Tourism announces price band for its IPO opening on June 23Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of Cordelia Cruises, has set a price band of Rs 769-808 for its Rs 585 crore IPO opening June 23. Proce...
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
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 ...
Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
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...
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
Thailand projects fewer tourists due to Mideast warThailand's economic growth and tourist arrivals are forecast to drop this year as the Middle East war roils global energy prices, the finan...
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...
Indian aviation sector to handle about 500 million passengers annually by 2030: NMIA chiefIndia's aviation industry is gearing up for an extraordinary transformation. Experts anticipate a surge to 500 million air travelers by 203...
India medical tourism slips below pre-Covid peak amid geopolitics, visa delays and rising Asian competitionIndia's medical tourism is facing challenges. Arrivals have dropped significantly below pre-Covid levels. Geopolitical tensions and visa de...
Thailand considers cutting visa-free stay to 30 days to address security risksThailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to propose reducing the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 to 30 days. This move aims to curb...
Thailand expects 35 million international tourist arrivals in 2026Thailand's tourism sector anticipates 35 million foreign visitors this year, despite a slight dip in early 2026 arrivals. China and Malaysi...
Thailand gets public support to offer new 'legal' thrill to Indian and global touristsThailand plans to legalise casinos within large entertainment complexes, aiming to create jobs, boost state revenue, and regulate undergrou...
Thailand tourism bounces back with 35 million visitors in 2024; India among top 3 source countriesThailand exceeded its 2024 tourism target with over 35 million international visitors, closely approaching pre-pandemic levels. The governm...
Thailand scraps visa requirement for Indian travellersThailand in September scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists, the country's top pre-pandemic tourism market with 11 million of the...
Thailand looks to Indian weddings to boost tourism revenueThe Southeast Asian country relies heavily on tourism as a driver of economic growth. Foreign arrivals plummeted to just 428,000 because of...
- 'Thailand is perfect for Indian business tourists'
The India-Thailand FTA is scheduled to come into effect in September. Thailand has long been a key overseas destination for Indian investor...