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UAE launches multi-entry tourist visas valid for 5 years for all countries

"The new tourist visa will be valid for 5 years and can be used for multiple entries and is open for all nationalities," the Dubai Media Office wrote

Cabinet approves Rs 2,400 cr for developing tourism infrastructure

Under the scheme, launched in January 2015, 15 circuits have been identified for development

As protests against CAA intensify, domestic tourism industry faces the heat

According to data, foreign tourist footfall in the first half (H1) of 2019 showed a marginal growth at 52.66 lakh, 2.2 per cent more than the corresponding period in 2018.

Tourists turn their back on Delhi as air pollution reaches record levels

Rising pollution levels is an added problem for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is trying to reverse an economic slowdown as he seeks to lure investors to the South Asia nation

Offbeat experiences edge out the run-of-the-mill in new travel itineraries

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Tourists can visit Siachen, see how Army works in tough place: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh inaugurates the Colonel Chewang Rinchin Bridge on Shyok River, located about 45 km from India's border with China.

Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for the first time to diversify economy

The austere kingdom, which forbids alcohol and has a strict social code, is seen by many as a hard sell for tourists

Thomas Cook falls: What next for the company that survived two world wars?

Thomas Cook employs 21,000 people and is the world's oldest travel company, founded in 1841

A diner's paradise

Nowhere other than Goa, not even in Kerala, or Pondicherry, is the catch as fresh, the curries as redolent with spices and ingredients

States rebrand offbeat destinations to fit a contemporary travel wish list

Even as the political drumbeat on domestic tourism gets louder, state tourism departments go offbeat and experiential with the pitch

Singapore eyes million visitor arrival from India for fourth year in a row

Singapore is looking at continuing the four year trend of having over a million visitor arrivals from India in the current year as it undertakes a number of measures to hard sell the country as a preferred destination. India is currently the third largest source market for visitor arrivals to Singapore, a senior tourism board official said. "It has been a soft year for Indian arrivals to Singapore. But the Singapore Tourism Board is working with airlines, travel agents and trade partners to finish the year on more than one million visitor arrivals again in 2019," Singapore Tourism Board's India, Middle East & South Asia Regional Director G B Srithar told PTI. In 2018, for the fourth year in a row, India contributed more than a million visitor arrivals to Singapore, he added. "India is also the number one source market for cruise tourism for Singapore. 1.6 lakh cruise travellers from India visited Singapore in 2018," Srithar said. When asked about the factors which make Singapore a

Japan joins a band of Asian countries to tap into Indian tourism market

Japan, Korea, Taiwan edge their way into the country's travel calendar, target tourists with food, culture and adventure

Trade war impact? Asia's beaches go quiet as Chinese tourists stay home

The Chinese travel boom in the region is now in reverse gear

Travel and Tourism Competitiveness index: India ranked 34th; check top 10

India's ranking improved from 40th to 34th, the greatest improvement over 2017 among the top 25 per cent of all countries ranked in the report

India ranked 34th on world travel, tourism competitiveness index: Report

India has moved up six places to rank 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index, driven by rich natural and cultural resources and strong price competitiveness, a WEF report said on Wednesday. India's ranking improved from 40th to 34th, the greatest improvement over 2017 among the top 25 per cent of all countries ranked in the report. "India, which accounts for the majority of South Asia's T&T (travel and tourism) GDP, remains the sub-region's most competitive T&T economy, moving up six places to rank 34th globally," the report said. As per the report, China, Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil and India -- which are not high-income economies but rank in the top 35 in the overall list -- stand out in the Cultural Resources and Business Travel Pillar through their combination of rich natural and cultural resources and strong price competitiveness. "India showed the greatest percentage improvement to its overall Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) ...

India introduces flexible e-tourist visa with lower fee for lean season

India to offer 30-day e-tourist visa with $10-fee during the lean period from April to June and $25-fee during peak tourism period from July to March

Visit this quiet Himachali village before it becomes a tourist hotspot

Few have heard of Jibhi. Here's why it's best it stay that way

2 billion domestic and foreign trips taken by Indians in 2018: Report

Indians prefer to stay at either at their relatives' or friends' homes or low priced hotels

Indians spent $94 billion on domestic, int'l travel in 2018: Report

The travel and tourism industry is expected to grow by 13 per cent to $136 billion in 2021

With 170% growth in a decade, luxury hotels are sparking conflict in Goa

Nearly 200 hectares of land -or as much as 374 football fields-is involved in seven tourism-related conflicts, affecting about 3,100 people in the state