Indian Tourist

Singapore arrivals two-thirds pre-Covid level as Indian visitors surge 350%

This is 62 per cent of 2019's first quarter figure of the 4.7 million people who visited Singapore in the first quarter of 2019

Assam tourists department eyes over 10 mn domestic traveller in FY23

Assam Tourism Development Corporation is eyeing over one crore domestic traveller footfall in 2022-23, following a surge in tourists' interest in visiting the state. "Till January of this fiscal, we have hosted over 88 lakh domestic visitors, which is more than double of what we received during FY20 (51 lakh). This is a positive sign as more and more people are looking at exploring the North East and Assam as a destination," Tourism and Managing Director of Assam Tourism Development Corporation Secretary Padmapani Bora told PTI. This is mainly due to the confidence people have gained about the state's law and order situation, he said, adding that "this has given us confidence that the domestic tourist footfall is likely to cross over one crore in FY23." Assam had witnessed visitor footfall of 13.5 lakh during 2020-21, and 17 lakh during 2021-22, according to data, he stated. The state, mainly known as the gateway to the North East, is well connected to the rest of the country with

Indian tourists continue to take lead as China fights Covid-19 surge

Although China eased border curbs recently, many countries are still wary of allowing Chinese travellers

Subsidy, tax breather to boost MICE tourism industry in Rajasthan

On average 20-25 million tourists visit the desert state every year

Portugal health minister resigns following pregnant Indian tourist's death

Portugal's Health Minister resigned after the widespread criticism of her decision to temporarily close emergency obstetric services and forcibly transfer an Indian pregnant woman between hospitals

TMS Ep248: Reliance AGM, international tourism, US Fed, pay commission

What are the key takeaways from Reliance AGM? Why are Indian tourists flocking abroad? Will markets dip more on Fed's hawkish chorus? What is pay commission? All answers here

Thailand's lifting of pre-arrival Covid test could attract Indian tourists

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), citing a survey by British travel group, Thomas Cook, Thailand was among the top three most desired destinations among Indians

Maldives bans Indian tourists amid a relentless second Covid-19 wave

The Health Protection Agency of Maldives tweeted on Tuesday that starting 13th May tourist visas for visitors from South Asian countries will be temporarily halted

Bhutan passes legislation imposing Rs 1,200 daily fee on Indian tourists

Bhutan said it was imposed for its "sustainable development"

More connecting flights, novel tourism products to spur footfalls

Alliance Air has already commenced direct flights connecting Jharusguda with Kolkata

Good news for Indian travellers: Soon, no need for visas to enter Brazil

Both India and China are part of BRICS - an association of five major emerging national economies including Brazil, Russia and South Africa

Singapore eyes million visitor arrival from India for fourth year in a row

Singapore is looking at continuing the four year trend of having over a million visitor arrivals from India in the current year as it undertakes a number of measures to hard sell the country as a preferred destination. India is currently the third largest source market for visitor arrivals to Singapore, a senior tourism board official said. "It has been a soft year for Indian arrivals to Singapore. But the Singapore Tourism Board is working with airlines, travel agents and trade partners to finish the year on more than one million visitor arrivals again in 2019," Singapore Tourism Board's India, Middle East & South Asia Regional Director G B Srithar told PTI. In 2018, for the fourth year in a row, India contributed more than a million visitor arrivals to Singapore, he added. "India is also the number one source market for cruise tourism for Singapore. 1.6 lakh cruise travellers from India visited Singapore in 2018," Srithar said. When asked about the factors which make Singapore a

Indian tourists are among world's highest spenders: Taiwan Tourism Board

With 'Brand India' being an important market for many countries, Taiwan also eyes Indian market

India will account for 50 million outbound tourists by 2020: Report

3.7 times increase in spend by Indian travellers taking trips to international destinations this winter