Tourists

A viral video shows IIT Jodhpur students alleging they were denied entry at a Jodhpur café for being Indian. The owner has responded, saying a staffer misspoke.

1,500 tourists stranded as heavy rains continue to lash Sikkim, 2 bridges damaged

Two bridges were partially damaged due to inclement weather conditions, they said.

Karnataka plans 'Suspended String Rail Transport System' at Gokak falls for tourists

Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited to select a consultant for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the proposed transport system.

Over 1.5 million foreign tourists expected at Maha Kumbh: Union Minister Shekhawat

The Tourism Ministry has established a tent city offering facilities such as Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchakarma to accommodate them, he said.

New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists

The government said the fee was competitive and it was confident New Zealand would continue to be seen as an attractive visitor destination.

Tourist arrivals in Nepal cross one million mark; Indians highest number of visitors

While unveiling his achievements in the first year of the government, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Tuesday said that the Nepal government has achieved success in receiving tourists.

Tourists fall into Venice canal as gondola overturns amid selfie craze

A viral video showed tourists who fell into ice-cold water when the gondola flipped over as it was passing under a bridge in Venice.

Chinese locals made to give up seats for foreigners at tourist spot, sparking outrage

The site management issued a public apology on its official WeChat account within nine hours of the influencer's video going live.

Drunk US tourists got stuck, fell asleep in Eiffel Tower, rescued next morning

Firefighters, including a specialist unit for recovering people from dangerous heights, were sent to recover the interlopers, the police source added.

What happened to all those Chinese tourists?

India could help save Southeast Asia's tourism industry as the steady stream of vacationers from the world's second-largest economy turns into a trickle

Himachal hotel owner slams Delhi tourists who trashed room: ‘face this issue with Delhiites’

The owner of a hostel in Bir, Himachal Pradesh, has slammed tourists from Delhi who left their deluxe room in a deplorable state.

Man tries to open Ryanair plane door before take-off, tackled by passengers. Watch

In the video, the unidentified man can be seen rising from his seat, removing his sunglasses, and gesticulating wildly at fellow passengers.

Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta wants foreigners to be charged more at tourist sites

Radhika Gupta said that Indians are made to pay extravagant amounts of money while visiting museums and other international tourist sites where the rates are subsidised for locals.

Japan approves plan to open first casino to lure tourists

The casino resort is to include conference facilities, an exhibition hall, a hotel and a theater and is expected to open as early as autumn 2029, four years after Osaka hosts a World Expo.

Six tourists die in Sikkim avalanche

The injured are being brought to the state capital Gangtok's hospital.

Bali tourists banned from riding Motorbikes after bad behaviour

“They’re disorderly and they misbehave,” said Governor Wayan Koster on Monday. From here on, foreigners should only use modes of transport prepared by tourism services that meet certain standards “to ensure quality and dignified tourism,” he added.

Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka on rise despite economic crisis

This marks a significant increase from the pandemic hit in 2021. In 2021, the tourist arrivals were under 195,000, according to Sri Lanka's Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Sri Lanka aims to get 10 lakh tourists this year, especially from India, says Tourism Minister Harin Fernando

Fernando, who was in Ahmedabad to promote tourism in the island nation, said religious and cultural tourism between Sri Lanka and India "will make a lot of sense".

Thailand saw 3.78 million tourists from January to mid-August: Govt

The arrivals, mainly from Malaysia, India and Singapore, generated revenues of 176 billion baht ($4.93 billion), said Taweesin Visanuyothin, a spokesperson for the government's COVID-19 taskforce.

Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Only visitors on package tours will be allowed in during the first phase of reopening, from June 10, the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) said, adding that travel agency guides accompanying visitors will have to ensure they wear their masks.

Summer of ’22: April, May advance bookings at hotels rise up to 60%; chains raise room rates by 25%

Hotels and resorts in popular tourist hotspots like Delhi, Mumbai, Panaji, Kochi, Srinagar, Shimla, Nainital and Dehradun have even seen advance booking better than the pre-pandemic levels

Tourists flock to Dubai despite global COVID-19 concerns

Feho, travelling from Israel to Brazil, snapped a few selfies at the global fair’s main square, festooned with Christmas trees and other holiday decorations.

India to tighten COVID-19 testing for tourists amid new variant concerns

The federal health ministry said reports of mutations in the new variant, identified as B.1.1.529, had "serious public health implications".

Retired passenger jet perched on Bali cliff to lure tourists

More than a dozen workers used cranes to assemble parts of a Boeing 737 on a cliff near Nyang Nyang beach this week.

Foreign travel bookings rise for end-July, August as restrictions ease

The travel trade expects a shortfall in international flights from India to Southeast Asian countries in August because of the rising demand for these destinations.