Thailand reintroduces 300-baht tourism tax to boost revenue and infrastructure

Thailand's Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong plans to reintroduce the 300-baht tourism tax to boost revenue, targeting 3 trillion baht this year. T...

ibis launches new campaign; reveals travel trends for Gen Z & millennial in 2025

One of the most significant findings from the report is the shift toward experience-driven travel. According to ibis data, 58 per cent of respondents ...

Govt shifts gears, announces drive against illegal rental cabs from October

Transport officials in Goa are intensifying efforts to curb illegal rentals of private vehicles to tourists. Regional transport offices will soon star...

First Bullet train trial to begin near Surat in 2026

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project is set to commence its first trial run in 2026 between Surat and Bilimora. Spanning 508km with eight station...

Over 5 lakh tourists visit Tripura in 2023-24

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced significant growth in the state's tourism sector, with 5.45 lakh tourists visiting in 2023-24. The state s...

Tamil Nadu showcases its tourist attractions in France

Tamil Nadu has showcased its enticing variety of tourist destinations at the popular international tourism fair IFTM Top Resa in Paris, the state gove...

Tvm airport starts screening int'l travellers for mpox

India has begun screening for mpox at major airports, following a directive from the Union government. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral d...

Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications

Americans can now renew their passports online, eliminating the need for a mail-in paper application process. The State Department's new system is ava...

Twid partners with ConfirmTkt to boost travel tech payments

As part of this collaboration, travellers using ConfirmTkt can enjoy double-digit savings and a higher success rate for transactions. The success of t...

Hyatt's Sunjae Sharma appointed Chairperson of ASSOCHAM National Council on Travel & Tourism

With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, Sharma's appointment underscores ASSOCHAM's commitment to strengthening the sector's growth traject...

NCL announces newest ship Norwegian Luna, set to sail Caribbean in 2026

As the sister ship to Norwegian Aqua, set to debut in 2025, Norwegian Luna represents the evolution of NCL's Prima Plus Class. Stretching nearly 322 m...

South African Tourism eyes growth from emerging Indian cities with 'Lean SA'

Recognising India's potential as one of its top three focus markets, South African Tourism is focusing on regions with rising discretionary spending ...