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India drops to 54th place on tourism development Index, top in South Asia

India was on Tuesday ranked at the 54th place in a global travel and tourism development index, down from 46th in 2019, but still remained on the top within South Asia. Japan has topped the global charts, followed by the US, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austraila, UK, Singapore and Italy in the top ten. The World Economic Forum's biennial travel and tourism study also showed a recovering sector following pandemic lows, though the recovery has been uneven and challenges remain. The Travel and Tourism Development Index assesses 117 economies, identifying key factors in enabling the sustainable and resilient growth of travel and tourism economies. "COVID-19 shutdowns have re-emphasised the important contribution travel and tourism makes to many economies around the world," Lauren Uppink, Head of Aviation, Travel and Tourism at the World Economic Forum, said. "As the world emerges from the pandemic, economies must invest in building a strong and resilient environment to delive

Goa govt to develop eco-tourism in forest areas, parks: Vishwajit Rane

Rane on Friday said that discussions were held with officials of the forest department for the development of eco-tourism and to improve infrastructure in wildlife sanctuaries in the state

Myanmar reopens to tourists after 2 years; to issue e-visas from May 15

The move came after the country's resumption of international commercial flight operations on April 17 and the reopening of its borders to international travellers

Russia withdraws from UN tourism organisation amid Ukraine conflict

UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili made the announcement on his official Twitter account.

Over 32.79 lakh foreigners visited India in 2020 during Covid lockdown

Among the foreigners who visited India included 4,751 Pakistani nationals

Karnataka tourism minister defends Centre over petrol price hike

There has been a hike of Rs 10 in the price of petrol and diesel over the last few days and the Petrol in the national capital crossed the Rs 105 mark yesterday

Tourist activity slowly picking up in Nepal as Covid restrictions are eased

The tourism sector, the backbone of the Nepalese economy, came to a griding halt in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Saturday

Collective effort needed to boost tourism, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

He said tourism will play a key role in catapulting Uttarakhand among the leading states of the country when it celebrates the silver jubilee of its existence in 2025

Sri Lanka faces worst currency depreciation, tourism affected: Lanka IOC MD

The managing director said that fortunately tourism had recently picked up but news articles on social media have adversely affected the sector

Sri Lanka to witness 12-hour power cuts as economic crisis worsens

Sri Lanka's economy has been in a free fall since the COVID-19 pandemic due to the crash of the tourism sector.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates BRO website to promote tourism in border areas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the BRO Tourism portal that will facilitate online booking of guided tours to the road infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation

Hong Kong hopes to 'resolve' Covid flight-ban rule as frustration grows

Hong Kong is looking to amend its coronavirus travel restrictions that have largely sealed off the international business and tourism hub for two years to the growing anger of residents and businesses

New Zealand ready to 'welcome the world back' as tourism restarts

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday her nation was ready to welcome the world back with most tourists allowed to return by May as the nation continues to ease its coronavirus restrictions.

With Covid in the back seat, overseas tourism boards lure travelers

The boards are offering discounted tickets, new attractions and experiences

ONDC aims to start operations by August, launch a pilot next month

Apart from retail, network to also include food delivery, travel, tourism & wholesale trade

FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds meeting with hospitality, tourism sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday held a meeting with representatives from travel, tourism and hospitality sectors to discuss various credit related issues with them. The meeting was also attended by senior finance ministry officials and heads of various public sector banks (PSBs). "Along with the FM, the meeting was also attended by MoS Finance Shri @DrBhagwatKarad; Finance Secretary; Secretaries for Financial Services, Economic Affairs & Revenue; chiefs of PSBs & IBA, besides senior officials from @FinMinIndia," the finance ministry said in a tweet. It is to be noted that Budget 2022-23 had proposed to open an additional Rs 50,000 crore window under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to support hospitality and related services sector. "Hospitality and related services, especially those by micro and small enterprises, are yet to regain their pre-pandemic level of business. Considering these aspects, the ECLGS will be extended up to March 2023 and ..

Thailand's tourism-reliant economy likely returned to growth in Q4

Even with rising vaccination rates and the gradual easing of global travel restrictions, only a fraction of foreign tourists are expected this year compared with pre-Covid levels

Govt signs MoU with Alliance Air Aviation to boost tourism in India

The Union Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alliance Air Aviation Limited to boost tourism throughout the country.

Job postings in Travel & Tourism sector sees 4% rise in Dec: Report

The travel and tourism industry, one of the hardest hit by the pandemic in the country, is on the path of recovery and registered a 4 per cent year-on-year growth in job postings during December 2021

Somnath Temple is the epitome of faith and culture: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Somnath Temple is the epitome of faith and culture that is visited by over one crore pilgrims every year.Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple in Gujarat, the Prime Minister congratulated the Government of Gujarat and the Somnath Temple Trust for the project."Somnath is the epitome of faith and culture that is visited by over one crore pilgrims every year, taking along new thoughts and experiences. The circumstances in which the Somnath Temple was destroyed, and the circumstances in which the temple was renovated by the efforts of Sardar Patel, both have a big message for us as we celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," he added."Today, the Somnath Circuit House is also being inaugurated. I heartily congratulate the Government of Gujarat, the Somnath Temple Trust and all of you on this important occasion," said PM Modi.He further said that this building has been designed in such a way that ...