Foreign Tourist
New Zealand to charge foreign tourists up to NZ$40 at popular sites
The country's pristine national parks and great walks are "truly special to New Zealanders" and foreigners should pay a fee at high traffic sites, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a speech
 "New Zealand to charge foreign tourists up to NZ$40 at popular sites")
IATO urges govt to set up tourism board; seeks ₹1,000 cr budget allocation
IATO has also recommended easier visa processes, which includes expanding the e-visa facility, faster approvals for group tourist visas and considering visa fee waivers for selected countries
 "IATO urges govt to set up tourism board; seeks ₹1,000 cr budget allocation")
Top 8 foreign countries to visit for Indians on budget of Rs 1 Lakh
With a scorching summer heat taking a toll, Indian travellers desperately want an economical escapade to beautiful destinations abroad. Here's a list of countries you can go to under Rs 1 lakh in 2024
 "Top 8 foreign countries to visit for Indians on budget of Rs 1 Lakh")
Why has Japan blocked the iconic view of Mount Fuji? All you need to know
The plan garnered headlines in April when officials, frustrated by the constant influx of mainly foreign visitors littering, trespassing, and breaking traffic rules, announced it
 "Why has Japan blocked the iconic view of Mount Fuji? All you need to know")
International tourism reaches pre-pandemic levels, doubles in Q1FY23
In the first three months, almost 235 million tourists travelled internationally, more than double in the same period in 2022
 "International tourism reaches pre-pandemic levels, doubles in Q1FY23")
Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours as cases dip
Japan on Friday eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other measures
 "Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours as cases dip")
Delhi HC asks home ministry to explain procedure to repatriate foreigners
The Delhi High Court has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) what procedure it follows for the repatriation of foreign nationals who are in India without any documents
 "Delhi HC asks home ministry to explain procedure to repatriate foreigners")
Telangana relaxes Covid-19 quarantine norms for international passengers
The Telangana government has relaxed quarantine norms for international passengers arriving in Hyderabad by Vande Bharat or Air Transport Bubble flights.
 "Telangana relaxes Covid-19 quarantine norms for international passengers")
Tourists with long term visa beyond 6 months need to register with FRRO
Approximately 8,000 foreigners were in Goa when the lockdown was announced
 "Tourists with long term visa beyond 6 months need to register with FRRO")
Foreign tourist arrival up by 16.5% in January compared to last year
UK with 22.9% share ranked first among the of 15 top countries availing e-visa facility
 "Foreign tourist arrival up by 16.5% in January compared to last year")
