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Indian Passport Gets Booster Shot; Moves Up 5 Places in Global Rankings | Details | In Focus

India’s passport is more powerful than ever before. Indians can now flaunt visa-free entry to 57 countries. This year India made a significant jump of 5 spots in the Passport rankings and this has put India at the 80th spot in the latest Henley passport index. Henley passport index ranks passports of countries according to the number of countries a passport holder can visit visa-free. It is based on International Air Transport Association data.

19 Jul 2023
Lounge

Could travel therapy really improve mental health?

A new study says tourism could be more than just an industry - it could provide mental health benefits and improve well-being

2 min read25 Jun 2022
Economy

Who’s traveling now—and where and why

Rachel Fu looks at the tourism numbers, and tells us what they reveal

3 min read15 Dec 2021
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Europe is opening up to tourists. Here are entry rules of different countries

Tourists will discover a patchwork of systems instead of a single border-free leisure zone, because national governments have resisted surrendering control over their frontiers amid the pandemic

5 min read10 Jun 2021
Budget

Budget for tourism ministry slashed by 19%, industry unhappy

With the coronavirus crisis restricting not just foreign tourist footfalls into the country but also keeping domestic tourists at bay, the budget has focused on pushing funds for promotion and publicity to help woo tourists back

1 min read1 Feb 2021
Companies

Mass tourism will be roaring back by summer, says Expedia CEO

There are reasons to believe people will book summer 2021 travels. But will they actually go?

5 min read16 Nov 2020
News

Should you travel abroad during Covid— and where can you go?

Two avid travelers debate the merits and madness of vacationing overseas right now. Plus: A look at 5 of the few—and especially tempting—countries that now welcome U.S. tourists

7 min read18 Oct 2020
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Blow to travel sector as govt redirects LTC funds: tourism body

The decision will act as a deterrent for tourism sector which was pinning its hope on the revival of business during the festival season when people look to travel to their home states, FAITH said

1 min read12 Oct 2020
News

In Saudi Arabia, surge in domestic travel helps tourism rebound

Tourism is an important part of Saudi Arabia’s plans to diversify the oil-dependent economy

2 min read27 Sep 2020
News

Tourism body seeks urgent relief amid covid disruption

The association urged the government to provide MSME loan scheme, special non- collateral, interest free long term loan to all categories of tour operators

2 min read25 Sep 2020