Articles tagged “kashmir”

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U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Minor Hotels To Debut Anantara Brand in Jaipur

Setting sights on global growth, Minor Hotels appears poised to make even bigger expansion moves.

Skift India Daily: Minor Hotels To Debut Anantara Brand in Jaipur

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Air India Turns to ChatGPT, Algorithmic Pricing for a Reboot

Can the new artificial intelligence software’s travel recommendations be taken as gospel? Perhaps yes, but for now, let’s leverage the power of the human instead of the alternate human.

Skift India Daily: Air India Turns to ChatGPT, Algorithmic Pricing for a Reboot

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Indian Carriers Grab a Lion’s Share of Overseas Air Travel

Realizing the potential of travel coming to and from India, airlines in the country are also making sure that they create enough capacity to match the demand.

Skift India Daily: Indian Carriers Grab a Lion’s Share of Overseas Air Travel

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India’s Jammu and Kashmir See Highest Number of Tourists Since Colonial Rule Ended 75 Years Ago

The historically strife-torn regions of Jammu and Kashmir in India welcomed 16.2 million visitors so far this year, the most since British colonial rule ended in 1947, Reuters reported. Largely driven by local tourists after Covid restrictions were lifted earlier this year, the tourism high mark was applauded by India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government…

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Lessons From Kashmir: When Violence Threatens a Fragile Tourism Economy

Despite conflict and instability, tourism remains an important part of Kashmir's economy. But travelers should be cognizant of a lot more than safety if they choose to visit the region.

Lessons From Kashmir: When Violence Threatens a Fragile Tourism Economy

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Kashmir targets Indian visitors with a new travel magazine

Kashmir’s tourism industry has grown rapidly in the past two years and the magazine is just one of several marketing efforts the region is undertaking to attract more visitors from its largest inbound market.

Kashmir targets Indian visitors with a new travel magazine

Tourism

The seven-nation Birmingham to Pakistan bus launch delayed due to permits

Backpackers and hardened travelers have been looking forward to being among the first to ride all the way through, and despite security concerns and permits involved, we hope this one actually launches.

Tourism

UK Foreign Office lifts warning on travel to Kashmir’s “Venice of the East”

A boost of tourism would be welcomed in the region, but the relaxed travel advisory warns travelers that visits outside these main tourist areas should be taken at their own risk.

UK Foreign Office lifts warning on travel to Kashmir’s “Venice of the East”

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UK proposes bus route that spans seven countries from Birmingham to Pakistan

Air travel seems to have become so intolerable that Pakistani Kashmiri expats are amused by the idea of revitalizing the 12-day historical road trip rather than battle airports and flying fees.

UK proposes bus route that spans seven countries from Birmingham to Pakistan