Articles tagged “visas”

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Two back-to-back hotel deals in Bengaluru point towards a high investor interest. Behind this interest lie several factors that are making the city's hotel market lucrative.

Destination DC has been putting the $20 million budget to work. How much it's done for the city's tourism recovery in terms of visitor numbers is too early to tell.

In travel, India and China are markets you can’t afford to ignore. Two high-profile representatives from each country make a strong case for why.

India needs to close the gap between its thriving outbound market and untapped inbound potential, along with what the future might hold for the country's place in global tourism.

China’s new visa-free program shows just how eager it is to bring back tourists. It’s already drawing in new visitors, but reaching pre-pandemic numbers is still a challenge. The real question is: can they keep travelers coming back? These relaxed visa rules are a great start, but turning them into long-term success will take more effort.