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Thailand lowers the bar, U-turns on afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash

Tourists and local residents will be able to enjoy their afternoon drinks again after Thailand reversed its alcohol ban just days after the restrictions...

India still attracting fewer foreign tourists than it was pre-pandemic even as NRI arrivals soar

While NRI arrivals crossed 2019 levels according to tourism ministry’s report, experts say govt must focus on foreign tourists as they are the main spenders amid international travellers.

Shekhawati Pravasi Roundtable spotlights heritage havelis in Rajasthan. Govt plans revival

Union Minister Ganjendra Shekhawat addressed the first Shekhawati Pravasi Roundtable Conference at Delhi’s Bikaner House on 26 August.

NITI Aayog policy blueprint for homestays pushes for uniform regulations amid domestic tourism boom

A NITI Aayog report suggests adopting best practices from across states to create a model policy framework to simplify processes, invite participation, & promote sustainable tourism growth.

How Kerala built one of world’s most inclusive startup ecosystems

The state is home to over 6,500 registered startups, supported by more than 530 innovation centres in colleges.

Goa’s tourism is changing, not dying. People don’t want ‘minibus tourists’ 

As Southeast Asian destinations reinvent themselves—visa-free Thailand, sustainable Bhutan— F&B industry experts see potential for Goa turn itself into a luxury destination.

UK targets 50 million annual visitors by 2030

New Delhi: The UK government announced a target to welcome 50 million international visitors annually by 2030. This ambitious goal is part of a broader...

India Launches ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ to Boost Tourism

The ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ will be implemented in three phases. The first phase will focus on research, planning, and building cruise alliances with neighboring countries.

More Indians than ever are going on holiday abroad. Vietnam was the most researched

Two months earlier, Dubai created a five-year, multiple-entry tourist visa tailored to Indian visitors. South Africa’s simplified visa scheme will also start in 2025.

India and Maldives to sign MoU on tourism after ‘positive talks’ amid diplomatic row

Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal met his Indian counterpart Gajendra Shekhawat. The 2 discussed areas where tourism cooperation can be diversified, like education, film & sports.

On Camera

Why the US Congress put its foot down on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files

The US House has effectively drawn a line in the sand and approved the release of the Epstein files despite President Trump's efforts to stop it from happening.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.