Destinations

Indian Travellers Continue to Lead Inbound Tourism in Sri Lanka with Record Arrivals in 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has registered a notable turnaround in 2025, emerging from economic challenges to record one of its…
Goa Tourism Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Harassment of Tourists
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment or unruly behaviour…
Germany Grants Visa-Free Airport Transit to Indian Passport Holders
Germany has announced a visa-free airport transit facility for Indian passport holders, a move that is expected to make international…
Goa Maintains Tourism Momentum; 2025 Provisional Data Signals Sustained Growth Across Segments
Goa has reaffirmed its standing as one of India’s most resilient and adaptive tourism destinations, with provisional figures for 2025…
Accor Strengthens Luxury Footprint in Spiritual Tourism with Signing of Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar
Accor has announced the signing of *Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar, marking a significant expansion of the group’s luxury portfolio in…
“People Remember Experiences, Not States”: Experts Call for Experience-Led Tourism Branding
India’s tourism branding must move beyond administrative boundaries and focus on experience-led positioning, said global destination marketing expert Alan Merschen,…
Bangladesh Temporarily Suspends Non-Essential Visas for Indian Travellers Amid Security Concerns
Bangladesh has announced a temporary suspension of visas for Indian nationals travelling for non-essential purposes, citing security concerns and heightened…
ASI Introduces Online Ticket Booking Platform for Monuments with Special Discounts to Boost Visitor Footfall
In a move aimed at improving visitor convenience and encouraging higher footfall at heritage sites, the Archaeological Survey of India…
Odisha Clears Major Hotel Expansion Plan to Strengthen Tourism Infrastructure
In a significant boost to eastern India’s tourism and hospitality sector, the Odisha government has cleared a large-scale hotel development…
Sri Lanka Bets Big on Tourism Revival in 2026, Sets Aggressive Arrival Target
Sri Lanka has placed tourism at the centre of its economic revival strategy for 2026, announcing an ambitious plan to…
Georgia Introduces Mandatory Health and Accident Insurance for Tourists from January 1, 2026
In line with Georgia’s Law on Tourism, the country has introduced a mandatory health and accident insurance requirement for all…
South Korea Extends Group Tourist Visa Fee Waiver to Sustain Inbound Travel Growth
In a move aimed at sustaining the recovery of inbound tourism, South Korea has decided to extend the waiver on…
2025 Marks a Golden Chapter for Madhya Pradesh Tourism with Innovation, Record Investment and Rapid Expansion”
The year 2025 has emerged as a landmark period for Madhya Pradesh, marking unprecedented progress in tourism, culture and investment.…
India’s Winter Tourism Boom Drives Surge in Travel and Hospitality Demand
India’s winter travel season has witnessed a significant surge in tourism activity, with rising demand across leisure travel, destination weddings,…
India’s Intercity Bus Travel Sees Strong Recovery and Premiumisation in 2025: Sciative Analysis
India’s intercity bus travel sector witnessed strong and sustained momentum in 2025, with national occupancy per trip stabilising at 79%,…
Personalised, Immersive and Responsible Travel to Shape 2026: Wild Voyager
As global travel moves into a new phase of maturity, personalised and immersive experiences powered by artificial intelligence are expected…
US Tightens Visa Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Applicants; Processing Delays Likely
The United States has introduced a stricter and more detailed visa screening process for H-1B work visas and H-4 dependent…
Della Group to Develop 1,400-Acre Integrated Tourism Township in Andhra Pradesh
Della Group has announced plans for a large-scale integrated tourism and lifestyle township in Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the…



















