GST relief for transport and tourism sectors, small online businessesRoad transporters will now have the flexibility to opt for paying GST at 5% without input tax credit or GST at 12% with such credit. The op...
30 Jun, 2022, 12.42 AM IST
Bhutan's'Bubble Tourism' interest brings air to the Indian tourism arenaHimalayan country Bhutan is still maintaining mandatory 21 days quarantine for all travellers. Now the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has ...
15 Sep, 2020, 12.04 AM IST
Bhutan’s $250 foreign fee may hit IndiansBhutan could soon be out of reach for Indian tourists on a budget. The Himalayan kingdom proposes to extend to regional tourists the mandat...
23 Dec, 2019, 01.28 PM IST
Bhutan’s tourist policy revamp may hit travel operators in eastern IndiaHowever, ‘regional tourists’ from India, Bangladesh and Maldives were not subjected to the SDF and visa fee. Bhutan is now going to introdu...
21 Nov, 2019, 12.52 PM IST
Bhutan’s upcoming tourism policy likely to cause strong impact on tourism trade in Eastern IndiaCurrently, Bhutan charges every foreign visitor $ 250 per day including $65 ‘Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)’ and $40 visa charge. But ‘R...
20 Nov, 2019, 11.37 PM IST
Bhutan becomes ‘best country to visit’, eastern Himalayan region foresees gainLonely Planet kept Bhutan at the top most position in its annual publication ‘Best in Travel 2020’ that highlights the top 10 countries, ci...
29 Oct, 2019, 04.34 PM IST
- Manas National Park in Assam to reopen from Saturday
Manas National Park, a World Heritage Site in Assam, will reopen for tourists from Saturday after having remained closed for visitors durin...
16 Oct, 2015, 10.11 PM IST
Bhutan seeks to attract more Indians through new tourism policyBhutan is trying to attract more Indian holidaymakers through a new tourism policy in an effort to ensure higher capacity utilisation. This...
04 Jun, 2015, 05.43 PM IST
Bhutan’s liberalisation to benefit Indian tourism sectorMany of Bhutan's tourism stakeholders want the country to come out of its existing ‘high-value, low-volume’ policy.
27 May, 2015, 04.28 PM IST
- Upward tourist inflow to Bhutan brings positive air for Indian operators in East Himalayan circuits
The encephalitis epidemic prevailing in the region has started diverting inbound tourists to different other destination of the country.
08 Sep, 2014, 05.19 PM IST
Bhutan expects more Indian tourists with Mumbai connectivitySmall Himalayan country Bhutan expected increase in tourists with a new flight from India's commercial hub Mumbai from May 1 this year.
12 Feb, 2014, 05.05 PM IST
- Bhutan's tourism initiative yielding gain for Eastern India tourism sector too
Tourism sector in Eastern India has started getting indirect gain out of Bhutan's ambitious move to touch 1 lakh mark in premium class Fore...
30 Aug, 2012, 06.33 PM IST
- Bhutan tourism's initiative to benefit Indian tourism sector
Indian tour operators are finding opportunity in the new initiative of Bhutan to increase its tourism royalty by changing its entire touris...
15 Jul, 2012, 06.52 PM IST
- Tourist arrivals drop in Bhutan
Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas, has failed to get the targeted tourist footfall this festive season. This has also affected Indian tour o...
29 Sep, 2009, 08.29 PM IST
- Indian travellers flocking to Egypt
This year, the country known for its ancient civilisation and monuments, is expected to record a 19% growth in Indian tourists. Cruise Line...
15 Jul, 2008, 03.41 AM IST
- Bhutan increases tourism tariff for foreign tourists
Foreign tourists visiting picturesque Bhutan will have to shell out extra money from the next year, as the country will increase daily tari...
29 Jun, 2008, 05.53 PM IST
- Bhutan increases tourism tariff for foreign tourists
Foreign tourists visiting picturesque Bhutan will have to shell out extra money from the next year, as the country will increase daily tari...
29 Jun, 2008, 03.11 PM IST