The Maldives, famous for its turquoise waters, luxurious overwater villas, and pristine white sandy beaches, remains a dream destination for countless travelers. However, if you’re planning a visit there soon, you may need to save up a little more. Due to recent changes made to multiple tourist taxes, the cost of visiting the South Asian […]
Read MoreThe National Hotels and Guest House Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in partnership with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO), is excited to announce the I AM Maldives Roadshow, set to take place from December 17th to 20th, 2024, in Tbilisi, Georgia, […]
Read MoreSri Lankan authorities are bringing together all stakeholders in tourism at a conference in January to finalise a nation branding strategy to propel the industry which is enjoying a period of growth, officials said. The campaign tagline ‘You will come back for more’ devised some time back, will be discontinued and instead a nation branding […]
Read MorePemagatshel—Four years ago, Tashi Dhendup from Shumar, Pemagatshel, quit his job in tourism due to Covid-19. This left him at a crossroads, as the tourism industry, had supported his family financially. With few options available, he returned home and started farming. However, he was discouraged by human-wildlife conflicts. Then he started Lotus Eco-Lodge. Tashi Dhendup and […]
Read MoreA new 50-metre suspension bridge, designed to improve visitor accessibility to Koma Tshachu (hot spring) and support the local economy of Goenshari Gewog in Punakha, was officially opened to the public on November 25. The construction of the bridge, along with other amenities, was made possible with a funding assistance of Nu 3.7 million from […]
Read MoreIt’s about to get more expensive to visit the Maldives. Starting January 1, 2025, the Maldives Green Tax will increase significantly, with most hotels and resorts charging $12 per person, per night – double the current rate. Smaller establishments with fewer than 50 rooms will see a reduced rate of $6 per person, per night. Additionally, […]
Read MoreStarting 30 November, travellers from Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Estonia, Latvia and Japan will be able to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa. China announced Friday (22 November) that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to […]
Read MoreJapan welcomed a record 3.31 million visitors last month, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled a tourism boom that is pouring money into the nation’s coffers. The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose from 2.87 million in September and exceeded the previous monthly record of 3.29 million set […]
Read MoreThe Economic Affairs Committee of the National Council (NC) has raised concerns over the uneven distribution of tourism, pointing to a regional imbalance in tourist arrivals across different dzongkhags. The Committee Chairperson Tshewang Rinchen highlighted stark regional disparities in tourist numbers. In 2019, the western region attracted 230,296 tourists, a stark contrast to the central […]
Read MoreFor a country that’s long prioritised a balanced lifestyle and good governance over economic gain, Bhutan is doing something it’s never done before: embrace more independent, cost-conscious travellers in an urgent bid to revive its faltering economy. Tshering Tobgay, now prime minister, characterised Bhutan’s economy as “on the brink of collapse” in a November 2023 […]
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