Travel ‘Go Back Home,’ Natives Cry as Overtourism Takes Over the World The plans of being the ultimate voyager for many have come crashing to the ground as their dream destinations have now put up a ‘you are not welcome’ sign. Read below to know exactly how we reached this breaking point in the travel & tourism industry. By Mrinal Verma 07 Jul 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel This City is the Favourite Destination of Foreigners in India Chandigarh, the city known for its cleanliness and immaculate planning, is a favourite amongst Indians, we know, but apparently foreigners love it, too. Maybe even more than us, data suggests. By Mrinal Verma 04 Jul 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Overtourism & Weak Yen? Japan’s Solution is to Charge Tourists More Japan's weakening yen has prompted tourists from around the world to visit, so much so that the nation has hit the 3 million tourist mark for two months in a row. However, Japan's tourism industry now says that it is fed up with this high footfall. By Mrinal Verma 04 Jul 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Barcelona Votes to Raise Tourist Tax Yet Again in 2024 With Spain set to be the world’s most visited destination in the next 15 years, the authorities are taking various measures to prevent this prediction from becoming a reality. By Mrinal Verma 03 Jul 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel No Entry for Tourists at Tourist Spots in Maharashtra The tragic incident of people drowning at the Bhushi Dam in Lonavala has not only made the public aware of the dangers of such bodies but has also raised various questions about the safety measures taken for tourists in the area. By Mrinal Verma 02 Jul 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Trends Himachal Pradesh Witnesses Heavy Tourist Influx Popular destinations in hilly Himachal Pradesh have recorded a giant surge in the number of incoming tourists. As a result, hotels are recording a 90-100% occupancy rate and roads are witnessing hours-long traffic jams. By Mrinal Verma 10 Jun 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Trends New App For Homestays in Darjeeling, Kalimpong App to have details of hotels, homestays and service providers to help tourists plan their journey better. The app will also help in creating a digital record of tourism offerings in the region. By Sam 09 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Hit by Boycott, Maldives Reaches Out to India to Boost Tourism Maldives to roll out initiatives to bring back tourists from India. The island nation has been hit hard by the "Boycott Maldives" campaign which was unleashed in January. By Sam 12 Apr 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn