Industry France Was 2023’s Top Tourist Destination With 100M Arrivals UN Tourism has revealed the 2023 data for the UN World Tourism Barometer. Read below to know how the world gallivanted in 2023 and how it might change in 2024. By Mrinal Verma 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Egypt Authorities Crack Down on Pilgrim Death-linked Tourism Companies This year's Haj pilgrimage resulted in the tragic deaths of over 1,000 pilgrims from various countries due to severe temperatures in Mecca, which hovered around 51 degrees Celsius. Egypt has cancelled the licenses of 16 travel agencies. By Priyal Dutta 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry GST Exemption for Indian Railways Services The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council met on June 22, 2024, where various suggestions regarding tax exemption on services offered by the Indian Railways were discussed. By Mrinal Verma 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Minor Hotels To Introduce NH Hotels & Resorts Brand To Bangkok NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard will be the first NH in Bangkok, second in Thailand, as Minor Hotels maps the brand’s expansion outside of Europe and the Americas. By Sam 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Croatia’s First Curio Collection By Hilton Opens Located in the heart of the Croatian coastal town, Keight Hotel Opatija marks the brand’s presence in 40 countries and territories and will offer guests a secluded retreat with picturesque surroundings. By Sam 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Watch: India's First Ever Fast Track Immigration Programme Launched The programme and its e-gates were inaugurated by Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, Government of India, on June 22, 2024. Watch as the first passengers use the e-gates for FTI-TTP. By Mrinal Verma 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Maldives Tops Seychelles in Visa-Free Tourism Boom The Maldives and Seychelles are popular tropical destinations that allow visa-free entry. The Maldives welcome visitors from China, Russia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and India. By Priyal Dutta 24 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel IHCL Signs Sixth Taj Hotel In Goa Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the signing of a new property in Goa. This will be the sixth Taj property in the beach state. An agreement for the hotel was signed today. By Sam 21 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Hilton Set To Reach 300 Hotels In The Caribbean And Latin America Hilton has said that of the hotels, , more than half of its pipeline is under construction. The company has said that 300 number in hotel count in the region will be achieved over the next 3 years. By Sam 21 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn