Edinburgh Introduces UK’s First City-Wide Visito
Edinburgh has become the first UK city to introduce a city-wide visitor levy, adding a 5% charge to eligible paid overnight accommodation. The
India Records Sharpest Domestic Aviation Capacity
Global airline capacity rose 1.5% year-on-year in July to 565.5 million seats, but India moved in the opposite direction. Domestic capacity in the
Indian Arrivals to Japan Rise 22.9% in First Half
Japan welcomed 210,300 Indian visitors during the first half of 2026, representing growth of 22.9% over the corresponding period last year. May set
Maharashtra and Russia Explore Direct Tourism Conn
Maharashtra and Russia are exploring stronger tourism cooperation, including the possibility of direct flights between Mumbai and St Petersburg. Discussions covered destination promotion,
Historic Havelock Bridge Set for ₹47 Crore Touri
The historic Havelock Bridge in Andhra Pradesh is set to undergo a ₹47 crore tourism redevelopment ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams. The
Travellers Warned Against Fake Air Suvidha Website
Air passengers have been warned about fraudulent websites pretending to offer Air Suvidha 2.0 services and directing users towards payment gateways. The official
South Sudan Secures First World Heritage Site
South Sudan has received its first World Heritage inscription with the recognition of the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape. Covering approximately 12 million hectares, the
Qantas Completes Ultra-Long-Haul Aircraft Trial
Qantas has successfully completed a 19-hour trial flight of its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, moving its non-stop Sydney–London plans closer to launch. The aircraft
Nepal Proposes Biometric ID for India Travel
Nepal has formally asked India to recognise its biometric National Identity card as a valid document for cross-border journeys. Under the proposal, Nepali
Sarnath Gains World Heritage Recognition
Sarnath has been added to the World Heritage List, giving India’s Buddhist tourism circuit a major international boost. Located near Varanasi, the site