Tourism

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism reports an over 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals for 2024 in light of ongoing political instability.

Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.

UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development.

The Union Tourism Ministry announced that 76 projects, totaling INR 5,287.9 crore, have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with 75 projects now physically complete.

The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.

Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website. 

Singapore logged around 15.13 million visitor arrivals as of 30th November 2024, meaning that it has surpassed the lower range of the arrivals estimate for this year.

The latest report from the city government of Borongan, Eastern Samar in the Central Philippines shows that 85,000 tourist arrivals made their way in from January to September 2024.

Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.

Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Centre of Thailand recently launched a new travel app called Halal Route. 

A new study looked at which national parks are the best for stargazing, with Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, crowned top. 

Madhya Pradesh (MP) has been recognised by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as one of the “Go-To Global Destinations for 2025”.

Inghams will offer a weekly charter from London Gatwick to Bergen next winter, having added Norway as a new destination this year.

After a five-year hiatus, SulaFest, Asia’s most iconic vineyard music festival, is making a grand comeback with a spectacular two-day celebration on 1st and 2nd, February  2025, at the breathtaking Sula Vineyards in Nashik.

Sri Mandir, India’s devotional app, has partnered with VedAshram Trust, an esteemed institution under the sacred Sri Panchayati Mahaniravni Akhada, to allow devotees around the world to participate in the Mahakumbh Mela.

Selangor officially launched its digital campaign portal and introduced its official mascot Spark the Firefly on Saturday, 21st December.

Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.

Amazing Muay Thai: Road to Rajadamnern finished off with a magnificent evening of masterful combat on Friday, 20th December.