Category: Travel

In 2023, the state recorded 21,871,641 domestic tourists, a significant leap from the pre-COVID numbers. International tourist arrivals also saw an increase, with 649,057 visitors in 2023. The first quarter…

From an Asia-wide perspective, the Agoda survey highlights Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam as the top destinations that travellers across the continent can’t get enough of. ‘Ease of Travel’ emerged as…

The top destinations for Indian travellers continue to include Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the USA, and the UK. The increasing preference for tailored services reflects…

Modern religious tourism in India is increasingly influenced by digital trends, with technology playing a crucial role in site selection and visitor engagement. The rise of digital pilgrimages and virtual…

Adding to the discussion on visa challenges, Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, proposed the introduction of short-term tourist visas to expedite the process, suggesting this could be a…

Sri Lanka will offer free 30-day tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries, including China, India, and Russia, starting Oct. 1. This initiative aims to boost tourism and support the…

Australia launched a pilot program to replace paper passenger cards with a digital system for Qantas flight passengers from New Zealand. Travelers can submit immigration and customs details digitally up…

In 2023, Bhutan welcomed 103,000 visitors, and the country is poised to double that number in 2024, aiming for at least 200,000 arrivals. Speaking exclusively with ET Travel World, Carissa…

Dubai welcomed a total of 9.31 million international overnight visitors in H1 2024, marking a 9 per cent year-on-year increase. The South Asian market alone contributed 1.62 million visitors, up…

In an exclusive interview with ET Travel World, Abdulla Mohammad, Director of International Operations at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT), discussed the expanding role of…