Tourism

September 27, 2024 6:30 PM

Ministry of Tourism launches ‘Paryatan Mitra’ and ‘Paryatan Didi’ for responsible tourism

On World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism launched a nationwide initiative called 'Paryatan Mitra' and 'Paryatan Didi' to promote responsible tourism across India. The initiative, which was piloted in six key tourist destinations—Orchha (Madhya Pradesh), Gandikota (Andhra Pradesh), Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Aizawl (Mizoram), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)—focuses on enhancing the tourist experience. By educating those who regularly engage with tourist...

May 28, 2024 10:59 PM

Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, ‘digital nomads’

Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters. Starting in June, Thailand will allow travelers from 93 countries to stay for periods of 60 days, up from the current 57 nations, while more will also be eligible for visas on arrival, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke told reporters. Foreign st...

March 4, 2024 10:54 AM

India’s Dhordo selected among UNWTO’s best tourism villages

India's Dhordo, a village in Kutch, has made it to the list of 54 best tourism villages 2023, announced by the World Tourism Organization (WTO) on Thursday, October 19. The accolate recognises villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. “Tourism can be a driver of positive change for rural communities all around the world,” – UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili India's Dhordo, a vill...