INDIAN TOURIST ARRIVALS IN ISRAEL

Dubai has tightened tourist visa requirements, now mandating travelers to submit hotel bookings with QR codes and return tickets during the application process. This change, applicable to both tourist and visit visas, aims to streamline the process ...

Israel aims to welcome 10,000 Indian tourists in 2024, despite the ongoing conflict impacting travel. The country plans to introduce an e-visa program for Indian travelers and highlights its safety measures, emphasizing that tourist areas remain una...

Singapore welcomed its one-millionth Indian visitor for 2024 in October, two months earlier than last year. This milestone highlights the city-state's strong tourism recovery and India's position as its third-largest tourism source market, driven by...

Turkish Airlines is partnering with India to double weekly direct flights from 14 to accommodate the surge in Indian tourists. Türkiye's popularity is booming, with a 33.2% increase in Indian visitors in the first half of 2024. The airline aims to e...

India and the Maldives discuss tourism investment opportunities in Baresdhoo and Gaadhoo in Laamu Atoll. Following a reset in relations, Maldives President Muizzu's visit to India led to the signing of five agreements, despite recent tensions. Touri...

The Department of Home Affairs plans to introduce a "Trusted Tour Operators" system in January, where vetted operators will manage tour groups from India and China. This initiative follows successful visa reforms in other countries like Thailand and...

Germany expects a 10 per cent rise in Indian tourist numbers next year. The German National Tourism Board predicts one million overnight stays by Indian tourists this year. The growth of Indian tourists in Germany has been steady, with a significant...

VFS Global will offer new e-Visa on Arrival services for Indian and other nationalities starting December 2024. This service aims to simplify visa procedures, boost tourism, and attract investments in Indonesia. The initiative features multilingual ...

The diplomatic crisis between India and Canada may result in stricter visa processing and increased security checks for Indian nationals. This could affect the travel plans of individuals seeking to work, study, or tour in Canada. The potential dela...

The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the World Bank, is establishing long-term financing for tourism development across India. Efforts include new schemes for Jammu and Kashmir and visa-on-arrival status for key source markets. The initiat...

40,000 young Indians have applied for Australia’s 'First Work and Holiday visa'. Several countries are simplifying or introducing new visa processes for Indians. Sri Lanka now offers free visas, while Dubai has a five-year multiple-entry visa. Malay...

India aims to boost tourism by expanding direct international flights and simplifying visa processes. An official report suggests a collaborative approach and targeted investments. The report highlights growing interest from countries like the US, U...

Foreign tourist arrivals in India are projected to reach 10.1 million in 2023, close to pre-pandemic levels. India shows a rapid recovery in tourist spending compared to regional peers. Key inbound markets now include the US, UK, Germany, and UAE, w...

Indians in Israel urge Prime Minister Modi to collaborate with allies Russia, Iran, and Israel to end the ongoing regional conflict. They believe in his leadership. The situation has worsened with a recent Hezbollah rocket attack on Haifa. Businesse...

Foreign tourist arrivals in India from January to June reached nearly 4.78 million, with Bangladesh and the US being the top source countries. Despite growth compared to 2023, inbound tourism is still trailing pre-pandemic levels. Foreign exchange e...

Inbound tourism in India is still recovering from the pandemic, with foreign tourist arrivals at 90% of 2019 levels in the first half of 2024. However, foreign exchange earnings have increased by 23%, indicating higher spending per tourist. Meanwhil...

Israel anticipates over 12,000 Indian visitors in 2024, focusing on pilgrim and MICE segments. Despite current challenges, the Israel Ministry of Tourism remains optimistic. India is a key market, contributing the second-highest tourist numbers from...

Bhutan's sustainable development fee has not deterred tourists, with no cap on visitor numbers. The country charges USD 100 per night for foreign visitors, except Indians who pay Rs 1,200. Bhutan promotes a 'High value, Low volume' tourism policy, f...

Demand for VFS Global's "Visa at Your Doorstep" (VAYD) service has surged as UK visitors increasingly choose India as a travel destination. According to recent statistics, Britain is among the top three source countries for foreign tourists to India...