Venice reintroduces daytripper fee for tourists this year. Here's what you need to knowVenice will charge day visitors a fee from April to July 2026. This aims to control the large number of tourists visiting the city. The fee...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruise passengersGreece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise ships, the latest European effort to tackle soaring visitor numbers to the continen...
02 Jul, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
Mexico imposes new tourist tax on cruise passengers, fee to rise fourfold by 2027Mexico will impose a tourist tax on cruise passengers starting July 1, 2025, beginning at $5 and rising to $21 by 2027. This move aims to b...
02 Jul, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
Europe trips could burn a bigger hole in your pocket as rupee near all‑time low against the euroThe Indian rupee has weakened significantly, hitting a record low against the euro, making European travel more expensive for Indians. Desp...
26 Jun, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
Don't mix business with tourist visas, affirms tax tribunal rulingIndian businessmen traveling abroad on tourist visas may face scrutiny from tax authorities. The Income Tax department taxed Hot Breads fou...
11 Jun, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Pay to play: Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourismVenice is implementing a day-tripper tax for the second year to combat overtourism, charging €5-€10 depending on advance booking. Implement...
19 Apr, 2025, 10.59 AM IST
A move by Hungary could end up costing tourists a lot more to visit BudapestHungary is taking steps to combat overtourism in Budapest by nearly quadrupling the tax on short-term rentals and freezing new licenses for...
21 Oct, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
Thailand is betting its hand for you to visit and gamble millions; Indians may get a new attractionThailand is considering legalising casinos to boost tourism and attract foreign investment. Draft rules include a 30-year license, with int...
04 Aug, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
Milan is the latest European city to fight overtourism; may ban ice cream, pizzas post midnightMilan tackles overtourism with late-night activity restrictions, while European cities like Venice and Amsterdam adopt measures such as tou...
24 Apr, 2024, 11.39 AM IST
Budget 2024 needs to offer travel & tourism policy reforms for India's next big destinationUnion Budget 2024: Despite India's rich cultural heritage, it ranks low in global visitor numbers. The Budget must address low hotel supply...
29 Dec, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
Tour operators say GST issues, costly visa hitting overseas tourist businessCAPA estimates that only 2.4-2.6% million people visit India each year for the purpose of holidays which is lesser compared to a city state...
14 Sep, 2018, 08.07 AM IST
Hotel industry pitches for equality in regulations, taxesA policy that is fair to all players and one that will allow the tourism industry in the country to take off should be drafted, the HRAWI s...
17 Feb, 2017, 07.08 PM IST
Economic Survey 2016: E-tourist visa extension, medical tourism to boost sectorMeasures such as extension of duration of stay to 60 days under eTV instead of 30 days, extending eTV facility for medical tourists are als...
26 Feb, 2016, 04.58 PM IST
Aviation sector value not well understood by many governments: International Air and Transport AssociationThe total global tax revenue generated was almost half of the gross value added by the industry paid to govts in payroll, social security, ...
08 Jun, 2014, 11.04 AM IST
Himalayan Bulls charts new flight path to tourist hubsThe company is currently running three-flights a day to Kullu from Chandigarh, at a time when tourists flock places like Manali and Shimla.
05 Jun, 2014, 02.23 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
- Legalise betting
It is time India legalised betting. Bring it above ground.
20 Apr, 2010, 06.41 AM IST