Tourism Industry

World Tourism Day 2022: Know history, significance and theme

The official celebration of World Tourism Day is going to be conducted in Bali, Indonesia. The theme of World Tourism Day for 2022 is 'rethinking tourism'

Rethinking risks in Covid times: How life in Sundarbans has never been so difficult and treacherous as it is now

If climate change and frequency and intensity of cyclones were not bad enough, the people of Sundarbans are today badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic

How a sustainable, destination-oriented tourism may do wonders for India

It is important to establish appropriate guidelines and regulations in accordance with national priorities for promoting and supporting sustainable tourism

Maldives reopens for Indian tourists from 15 July: All you need to know about travelling to island nation

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced his government’s decision but also added that the situation will be reviewed periodically between 1 to 15 July in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Voices of Rural India: A new initiative allows rural communities to tell their own stories and monetise them

By monetarily compensating its contributors, Voices of Rural India is creating an alternate revenue stream for those engaged in tourism, who have been deprived of a livelihood because of the lockdown.

COVID-19-hit US unlikely to be in EU's list of safe countries as Europe prepares to reopen to foreigners

European Union envoys are close to finalising a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again, possibly from late next week, EU diplomats confirmed Saturda

Industry body fears coronavirus may render 3.8 cr people jobless in India's tourism, hospitality sectors; seeks funding for 12 months

The coronavirus impact could render 3.8 crore people jobless, which is around 70 percent of the total workforce in the tourism and hospitality sector, according to a grouping

Sustainable resort in Finland offers discounts if tourist curb their emissions

It is offering guests up to 50 percent off of the total stay if they watch their water intake, electricity use and food choices.

India among fastest-growing alternative accommodation markets for Booking.com

Globally, 40 percent of the company's active customers booked an alternative accommodation between February 2018-February 2019, it said.

India's water crisis: Scarcity in Shimla has abated, but hotels still fear drop in tourist numbers

The tourism industry in Shimla was badly affected by the severe water scarcity in the Himachal Pradesh capital this summer.