The Maldives has welcomed over 1.7 million travelers so far in 2024, which is a 9.5 percent increment from the corresponding period last year. According to the Ministry of Tourism’s daily arrival update for November 12th – with arrivals counted as of November 11th – the Maldives has welcomed a total of 1,728,045 tourists. In […]
Read MoreThe heart of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, used to be lively and bustling with the footfall of Bangladeshi tourists. More than 100 hotels and more than 3,000 shops in Kolkata were mainly dependent on tourists and customers from Bangladesh. Now, sales have dropped by up to 70 percent. Since last August, the decrease […]
Read MoreNepal has witnessed a substantial increase in foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, with 940,732 visitors recorded over the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). In October alone, 124,393 tourists arrived, marking a 6.4% rise compared to the same month last fiscal year, when 117,306 tourists […]
Read MoreIncreasing arrivals highlight the Maldives’ appeal as top global travel destination backed by sustainable tourism efforts The Maldives, often picture-perfect with its stunning beaches and luxury resorts, is witnessing remarkable growth in its tourism sector, which is becoming increasingly instrumental to the nation’s economy. Recent reports indicate significant influxes of visitors from key markets such […]
Read MoreThe country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has allowed citizens of 9 countries to travel to China without a visa. The country’s Foreign Office confirmed the matter in a statement on Friday. Citizens of 9 countries will get this facility to travel to China without a visa from November 4. And the countries that will get […]
Read MoreU.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said there is no travel ban on Sri Lanka, and the security advisory for Sri Lanka remains at Level 2, similar to other popular destinations such as France, Italy and the Maldives. On October 23, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo restricted travel for its personnel to Arugam Bay […]
Read MoreNepal’s only properly functioning international aviation gateway, the Tribhuvan International Airport, will cut night-time operation hours to allow the construction of taxiways, and airlines have been told to curtail flights. The airport is scheduled to close between 10:00pm and 8:00am from November 8 to March 31, 2025. This is expected to lead to more than […]
Read MoreThe security council did not specify the exact nature of the threat and called on Israelis in the rest of Sri Lanka to be cautious and refrain from holding large gatherings in public areas. Israel’s national security council on Wednesday called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the […]
Read MoreRolwaling Valley in Dolakha is experiencing a notable increase in both domestic and foreign visitors. Previously a popular spot for foreign trekkers due to its challenging trails and breathtaking landscapes, the area is now drawing more attention from Nepali tourists, particularly during the current trekking season. Tsho Rolpa Glacial Lake, situated at an altitude of […]
Read MoreGiven the ongoing trend of tourist arrival in the country, the government has significantly lowered its annual targets for tourist arrivals, aiming for 150,000 visitors this year and 250,000 next year. This is according to the macroeconomic situation report recently published by the Department of Macro-fiscal and Development Finance under the Ministry of Finance. The […]
Read More
