Page 11 - Tourism Sector

Foreign tourist arrivals pick up, but still a long way behind 2019 levels

Govt spells out two-pronged strategy to improve numbers; but industry warns of low interest in India

SC dismisses plea seeking GST exemption for Haj via private tour operators

The private tour operators argued that the levy is discriminatory as it exempts certain pilgrims who undertake the journey through the Haj Committee of India

Udaipur murder casts shadow on tourism; advance hotel bookings cancelled

This has come as a major setback for the tourism industry, which is the main source of livelihood for a majority of people in the city

Short haul and domestic tours to drive growth, says Thomas Cook India

Thomas Cook's focus on destinations like Bangkok or Bali also coincides with the region's efforts to attract more Indian visitors

How 15% hike in airfares will impact air travel, tourism and hospitality

At a time when airports are seeing a jump in the traffic, the soaring fuel prices are threatening to skid the airline business off the runway. Find out how hike in airfares could impact travel sector

WEF 2022: Prepare for future headwinds as tourism sector shows recovery

The growth in international tourist arrivals in January 2022 over January 2021 is greater than arrivals growth in all of 2021, the report said

We are a favoured destination for tourism investments: Rajasthan official

Gayatri A. Rathore said that along with its cultural and royal heritage, Rajasthan is also a huge destination in the areas of wildlife, wellness, leisure, pilgrimage, weddings etc

Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off 1st Keshod-Mumbai 'tourism booster' flight

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off the first flight between Gujarat's Keshod in the Junagadh district and Mumbai under the Centre's 'Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik' programme

Easy Trip Planners hits record high on heavy vols; stock up 20% in 2 days

The management asserts that strong demand uptick will bolster the travel industry.

With Covid in the back seat, overseas tourism boards lure travelers

The boards are offering discounted tickets, new attractions and experiences

21.5 mn people in tourism sector lost their jobs since Covid outbreak: Govt

Around 21.5 million people, involved in the tourism industry, have lost their jobs due to the three waves of Covid-19, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday.

As Covid pandemic wanes, Kerala expects to attract more tourists

Kerala is expecting to attract tourists in large numbers by reinventing itself as a preferred destination for travellers, an official of Kerala Tourism said on Thursday.

FM meets tourism, hospitality representatives on banking-related issues

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama met with representatives from travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors to discuss various banking-related issues.

Cheer is returning to travel and tourism sector amid demand revival

We have seen a recovery in our bookings in the last seven days, says Sunil Bhaskaran, CEO of AirAsia India

Industry body Faith seeks commercial flights operations in full strength

The Indian inbound and outbound travel industry has been shut for the past 23 months, Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (Faith) said in a statement

Economic Survey: Trajectory of tourism remains uncertain due to Omicron

The trajectory of the tourism sector, especially international tourism, remains uncertain due to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, according to Economic Survey 2021-22. The pandemic has had a debilitating impact on world travel and tourism everywhere, including India, and the resumption of international tourism will continue to depend largely on a coordinated response among countries, said the Survey. Nations will need to coordinate in terms of travel restrictions, harmonised safety and hygiene protocols and effective communication to help restore consumer confidence. "At the time of writing, new restrictions were being introduced worldwide due to the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19. Thus, the trajectory of the tourism sector, especially international tourism remains uncertain," according to the pre-Budget document tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday. Citing the World Tourism Barometer of the United Nations World Tourism

Uttarakhand: Weak economy that could get crippled without Centre's support

The hilly state going to polls early next year needs to set its finances in order, and address the employment challenge

Omicron variant unravels travel industry's plans for a comeback

Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again as countries throw up new barriers to travel

Inflation, high oil prices temporary; economy opening up: Officials

Inflation driven by high crude oil prices is a temporary phenomenon and the economy is gradually opening with both public and private investments picking up, senior government officials said

Centre set to resume tourist visas after 1.5 yrs of suspension due to Covid

The official said that it will be done in a phased manner and as per the feasibility, it will be open to all.