Tourism Breaking News
India recorded its highest foreign tourist arrival (FTA) growth from Somalia, with a 144% surge between 2019 and 2024, according to Ministry of Tourism data. Somalia’s arrivals rose from 5,044 in 2019 to 12,320 in 2024, marking the only triple-digit growth. The other top growth markets included Cambodia (81%), Kazakhstan (72%), Vietnam (61%), and Bhutan (47%).
Breaking News
- ExpoInn Suites & Convention wins Best Convention Hotel at India Travel Awards
- Sustainability is both a growth strategy and a risk mitigation tool for tourism: CB Ramkumar
- MEA’s Passport Seva Programme now offers auto-filled forms, simpler uploads
- India must emotionally connect its luxury offerings with modern travellers: Ruhani Duggal
- Sikkim to kick off 13th ITM from today, aims to transform Northeast into global tourism hub
- Jastans Bespoke Luxury Vacations wins ‘Upcoming Luxury and Experiential Travel Company’
- 2025 has been a landmark year for McArthurGlen; Indian shoppers drive 7% growth
- AI not just add-on; it’s become the nervous system that holds everything together: Dhruv Shringi
- We are expanding tech and data-enabled transformation: Mugdha Sinha, MD, ITDC
- Saudi to link tourist visas to credit cards for Indian travellers: CEO Fahd Hamidaddi
- Indian Travelers Show Growing Interest: New Insights Reveal Who’s Visiting Kissimmee and Why
