Tourism
- India
India targets 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047
New Delhi: As India aims to become a 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047, it is fast becoming one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations with 14.3 million international tourists in…
- India
Uttarakhand govt signs agreement for construction of Yamunotri ropeway project
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Tourism Department on Thursday signed an agreement with two private firms to construct a ropeway to Yamunotri, situated at a height of over 10,000 ft in the Garhwal Himalayas.…
- Middle East
Saudi: AlUla launches entertainment, tourism licenses portal
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) on Sunday, announced the launch of the tourism and entertainment licensing and permit portal, local media reported. This came in order to facilitate…
- Middle East
Egypt’s tourism revenues hit record high in Q1 of FY 2022/23
Cairo: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the country’s tourism revenues increased by 43.5 per cent to a record high of $4.1 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year…
- Middle East
Turkey’s tourism revenues soar in 2022
Ankara: Turkey’s tourism revenues reached $46.28 billion in 2022, registering a year-on-year increase of 53.4 per cent, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. Nearly 44.56 million foreign tourists visited…
- World
Hungary reports strong tourism rebound in 2022
Budapest: Hungary’s tourism sector saw a strong recovery in 2022, with the number of overnight stays in the country’s commercial accommodations increasing by almost 40 percent year-on-year to nearly 40 million, the…
- World
Singapore tourism expects to bounce back to pre-Covid level by 2024
Singapore: Driven by strong demands from key markets like India, Indonesia and Malaysia, the Singapore tourism sector recovered strongly in 2022 to exceed the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) original forecast of 4…
- India
Travel & Tourism industry seeks govt assistance in upcoming budget
New Delhi: The Travel and Tourism industry has sought assistance from the government in the upcoming budget in enhancing the structural transformation that is needed to build a stronger, more sustainable and…
- India
Jharkhand: Centre stays all tourism activities at ‘Sammed Shikharji’
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday stayed all tourism activities at Parasnath Hill where the Jain religious site of Sammed Shikharji is located and directed the Jharkhand government to immediately take all steps…
- Middle East
Dubai relaxes liquor sale rules, tax scrapped to boost tourism
Jeddah: In an aim to boost the country’s economic and social standing to attract more foreign tourists, the United Arab Emirates further relaxed some rules, which were based on Islamic norms. As…
- India
Desist from tourism plans at Parasnath Hills, Sammed Shikharji: VHP to Jharkhand govt
Indore: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday opposed the Jharkhand government’s plan to develop Parasnath Parvat and Tirtharaj Sammed Shikharji in the eastern state as eco-tourism spots and sought protection for the…
- India
Beach festival can contribute extensively to tourism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said Beach Tourism Festival can contribute extensively to tourism in the state. He said this while inaugurating the Bekal International Beach Tourism Festival. Bekal in…
- Middle East
Turkey upbeat on tourism growth for 2023
Ankara: Turkish officials and industry insiders are optimistic about the country’s tourism growth in 2023, as they believe a robust rebound in tourism this year and a weak currency will add momentum…
- Andhra Pradesh
Planning is crucial to improve tourism across AP: Min RK Roja
Chittoor: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Welfare RK Roja on Sunday said that tourism development is crucial to improve tourism across the state. “Planning is important, especially in improving…
- Telangana
Telangana Tourism eyes 20 pc increase in foreign, 30 pc domestic tourist arrivals
Hyderabad: Telangana Tourism expects increase of 20 per cent in foreign tourist arrivals and 30 per cent growth in domestic tourist footfall to the state by end of 2023 as compared to…
