Thailand crosses 1 million Indian tourist arrivals before mid-2025, signals robust travel recovery

Thailand has welcomed over one million Indian visitors before the midpoint of 2025, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The milestone refl...

Airports close across the Mideast as the Israel-Iran conflict shutters the region's airspace

Escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has led to widespread airspace closures, stranding tens of thousands of travelers across the Middle East. ...

Brand USA launches new global tourism campaign 'America the Beautiful' at IPW 2025

At IPW 2025 in Chicago, Brand USA launched its new global campaign, America the Beautiful, alongside a digital hub to boost international tourism. The...

Norway to introduce tourist tax from 2026 to ease pressure on local infrastructure

Norway plans to introduce a tourist tax starting summer 2026. Municipalities can charge a 3% fee on overnight stays and cruise passengers. This move a...

Indian visa startup Atlys eyes 'world without borders' with digital-first approach

In an exclusive conversation with ETTravelWorld, Mohak Nahta, Founder & CEO, Atlys reveals how personal frustration with visa paperwork led to buildin...

300 Jetstar Asia employees to get jobs with SIA Group

Singapore Airlines Group will offer jobs to Jetstar Asia employees. This follows Jetstar Asia's closure on July 31. Around 100 pilots and 200 cabin cr...

The Bharat opportunity: Why tier-2 & tier-3 cities are the future of intercity mobility

Consumers in smaller cities are seeking more than just basic travel options. Demand is rising for air-conditioned, safe, and technology-enabled bus se...

Middle East's Schengen style GCC tourist visa approved, to be rolled out 'soon'

The GCC unified tourist visa has been formally approved and is poised for implementation, potentially revolutionizing regional tourism. Modelled after...

Linkin Reps appoints Vineet Sarna as Head of Business Development

Linkin Reps has named Vineet Sarna as Head of Business Development, entrusting him with strategic growth for Royal Gulf (Dubai), Tour Blue (Sri Lanka)...

Jamaica marks 70 years of tourism with '70 Days of Jamaica Love' campaign

The Jamaica Tourist Board has unveiled a limited-time campaign, '70 Days of Jamaica Love', to commemorate 70 years of tourism. The initiative includ...

Spaniards turn water guns on visitors in Barcelona, Mallorca to protest mass tourism

Protesters in Barcelona, Mallorca, and other European cities demonstrated against overtourism, citing rising housing costs and the loss of local chara...

India's first blind pilgrim group to Ayodhya marks milestone in inclusive spiritual tourism

Founded in 2019 by Amit Jain, RSKC has quietly redefined what travel means for the visually impaired not as charity, but as therapy, empowerment, ...

Namo Bharat slashes premium coach fare to boost ridership, adds loyalty rewards

Namo Bharat train passengers can now enjoy premium facilities by paying slightly more. The premium coach fare is now 1.2 times the standard fare. Comm...