Tag: Tourism Policy

India's hospitality industry has renewed its call for policy reforms to accelerate the development of branded hotels, highlighting that the country's accommodation capacity is...

Thailand's reinstatement of visa-free entry for Indian travellers has been welcomed by the inbound trade, but operators say two months of policy uncertainty have...

India has the potential to become one of the world's biggest tourism destinations but must remove policy and infrastructure bottlenecks to realise that ambition,...

As India aims to increase the travel and tourism sector's contribution to GDP to 10 per cent and boost foreign tourist arrivals from the...

Australia's tourism industry has questioned the timing and rationale behind a surprise increase in visitor visa application charges, warning that the additional costs come...

Bohol has introduced new regulations for whale shark interaction activities as the province moves to expand its eco-tourism sector while strengthening marine wildlife protection. Governor...

Karnataka is advancing tourism growth through policy support, regional development and rising domestic demand, with a focus on experiential travel and lesser-known destinations

Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, outlining several initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector. As part of...

The Declaration on the Implementation of the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026-2030 was unveiled on January 29, 2026 at the ASEAN Tourism Conference in...

Sri Lanka is targeting three million tourist arrivals in 2026, up from a record 2.36 million in 2025, but hoteliers have expressed caution, citing...