Travellers from India and other non-EU countries visiting Europe are facing a major change at the border as the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) moves into a stricter enforcement phase. The digital border system replaces traditional passport stamping with electronic records and biometric checks, including facial images and fingerprints. The EES applies to non-EU nationals […]
Coastal Karnataka tourism is entering a new phase as the Karnataka government steps up efforts to develop the region as a major tourism destination. With a 320-km coastline, the region is attracting new investments in tourism infrastructure, connectivity, adventure tourism, eco-tourism, heritage and coastal experiences. The coastal region, comprising Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, […]
Saudi Arabia is rapidly expanding its tourism industry under Vision 2030, investing in new destinations, luxury resorts, hotels, cultural attractions, entertainment hubs, aviation infrastructure and coastal developments. The Kingdom aims to attract 150 million visits annually by 2030, positioning tourism as a major pillar of its post-oil economy. From AlUla and Diriyah to the Red […]
India is planning to develop 100 new airports over the next decade under the Modified UDAN regional connectivity scheme, marking a major expansion of the country’s aviation infrastructure. With an overall outlay of around ₹28,840 crore, the initiative aims to improve air connectivity to smaller cities, remote regions and underserved areas across India. The Modified […]
Uzbekistan visa-free for Indians is the latest development that could make Central Asia more accessible to Indian travellers. Under the announced arrangement, Indian passport holders will be able to visit Uzbekistan for up to 30 days without obtaining a visa, making it easier to explore destinations such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent. The announcement […]
Dyalishera Bugyal Trek has been named Uttarakhand’s Trek of the Year 2026, bringing attention to one of Chamoli district’s lesser-known Himalayan trails. Located at an altitude of around 12,270 feet (3,740 metres), the trek takes travellers through dense deodar and rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, valleys and panoramic Himalayan landscapes. The approximately six-day Dyalishera Bugyal Trek […]
Kaas Plateau in Satara, Maharashtra, will reopen to tourists on September 1, 2026, ahead of the annual wildflower blooming season. The entry fee has been increased to ₹200 per person, which includes parking and a bus ride from the designated parking area to the plateau. For weekends and government holidays, tourists will need to book […]
South Africa is targeting 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, as the country steps up efforts to rebuild its Indian visitor market and attract a younger generation of travellers interested in wildlife, adventure, luxury, food, wine and immersive experiences. South Africa welcomed close to 70,000 Indian visitors in 2025, and the country’s tourism authorities […]
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Jaipur, August 20, 2026: Jaipur is hosting an important international tourism discussion as India holds the second BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting under its 2026 BRICS Chairship on August 19–20. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and chaired by Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar, the meeting brings together tourism representatives from BRICS member […]