Tourism
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism holds welcome ceremonies at three key hubs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.
Romania & Bulgaria get full Schengen accession
Starting from 1 January 2025, Romania and Bulgaria have officially become the newest members of the Schengen Zone, bringing the total number of EU’s borderless area countries to 29.
UK warns its citizens against satellite phones in updated India travel advisory
The travel advisory emphasised that prior approval from the Department of Telecommunication is required for listening devices, as well as "powerful cameras or binoculars."
1.9 million Indian tourists visited the USA in 2024
The tourism industry in the United States is witnessing a significant shift as Indian travellers emerge as a key market, helping to revitalise a sector still recovering from the pandemic.
Egypt welcomed 15 million tourists in 2024
Egypt has defied regional instability and achieved unprecedented growth in its tourism sector, reaching a milestone in 2024 with the country welcoming over 15 million international visitors.
Loong Air debuts its Xi’an-Penang route
Loong Air flew the inaugural flight of its new Xi’an-Penang route into Penang International Airport on Monday 30th December.
Madhya Pradesh gears up for 2025
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is now gearing up for an even more ambitious target in 2025.
Japan and South Korea to ease visa policies for Chinese tourists
Japan and South Korea announced that they will modify their respective visa policies for the growing number of Chinese tourists
Malaysia expects significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2025
Officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) expect a significant number of foreign arrivals for this year.
Inclement Weather to cause travel disruptions in the UK for New Year
Rain, snow and strong winds will hit the UK as 2025 gets under way, with a series of weather warnings covering all parts of the country coming into force over the coming days.
Goa launches LetsGoa portal
LetsGoa provides a one-stop solution for tourists, offering bookings for accommodations, adventure activities, cultural experiences, and more.
Russia focuses on tourism growth from India
Russia aims to double tourism’s contribution to its GDP from 3.8% to 10% by 2030 through increased investment in the sector and the launch of its national project “Tourism and Hospitality” in 2025.
Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024
The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.
Political instability adversely impacts tourist arrivals to Myanmar
Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism reports an over 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals for 2024 in light of ongoing political instability.
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