Communities in popular destinations worldwide have expressed concerns over excess tourism on their doorstep. Here are some measures that can address the problem.
Canada one of the largest source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India. Govt’s decision to suspend visa services for Canadians came amid diplomatic row over Nijjar killing.
Spanish tourist rushed to Agra were she underwent MRI, X-ray tests. Meanwhile, fact-finding team finds lapses while inspecting site where a French tourist had fatal fall Thursday.
Tourist hotspots are trying to reduce visitor numbers because of over-tourism and the implications it has for preserving historic sites, air pollution and looking after nature.
Hotels, coaches and guides were booked out and unavailable. Tour agencies had to turn down requests from groups wishing to travel to see the pink flowers.
About 60 delegates are expected to attend the meeting that will focus on 2 key deliverables — Goa Roadmap for Tourism and G20 Tourism Ministers’ Declaration.
The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.
RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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