Articles tagged “visas”

Tourism

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels

The U.S. has made progress at issuing visas and attracting these high-spending tourists.

Bulbul Dhawan | 17 hours ago

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels

Tourism

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

China’s visa-waiver list has a clear message: it’s rolling out the welcome mat for high-spending, long-staying European travelers. It's a smart move to capture more of Europe’s thriving outbound tourism market to give China’s tourism sector a fresh boost.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

Tourism

Thailand Is Now Visa-Free for Indians ‘Until Further Notice’ – India Report

As Indians look for destinations to travel to in the upcoming winter season, the visa waiver extension is likely to benefit Thailand.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

Thailand Is Now Visa-Free for Indians ‘Until Further Notice’ – India Report

Tourism

What President Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry

Donald Trump is going to get another crack at the White House after a four-year break that saw the travel industry boom. What comes next? Skift breaks it down.

Sarah Kopit | 1 week ago

What President Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry

Airlines

IndiGo’s First Plane With Business Class Is Ready – India Report

IndiGo will be the only carrier in the country other than the Air India Group to offer business class. But it's not giving up on the low prices that made it popular.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

IndiGo’s First Plane With Business Class Is Ready – India Report

Online Travel

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets – India Report

India has a handful of major gateway cities that get all the attention. But increasingly, travel companies are targeting the up-and-coming regional markets.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets – India Report

Tourism

International Travel Spending at 12-Month High – India Report

Last year, overseas travel spend by Indians hit an all-time high. The trend this is year is consistent with 2023, indicating a sustained interest in overseas travel by Indians.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 weeks ago

International Travel Spending at 12-Month High – India Report

Hotels

How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

The hotel sector in the Asia Pacific is doing better than before, but filling rooms — especially with business events — will take a bit longer.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

Tourism

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations

The intent of Bali’s crackdown on visa violations seems clear. However, its success will depend on how the government can maintain order while making sure that it doesn’t alienate the very tourists and investors it seeks to attract.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations

Hotels

What Hotel Execs Want to Boost U.S. Tourism

Hotel bigwigs are now pleading with Uncle Sam to roll out the red carpet for foreign visitors. They're particularly miffed that in some countries visa wait times are about 250 days. In that time, you could watch the entire "Lord of the Rings" extended edition trilogy approximately 100 times.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

What Hotel Execs Want to Boost U.S. Tourism