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Learn moreLakshadweep has simplified its tourist entry permit process. Visitors no longer need a local sponsor or prior police clearance. Security checks will now be conducted by Lakshadweep Police post-application. Tourists must still apply 14 days in advance, specifying all planned island visits and travel dates. Transit is limited to Kavaratti or Agatti for 12 hours.
A joint EY India-FICCI report has recommended reducing GST on hotel room tariffs above INR 7,500 from 18 per cent to 9 per cent to improve India’s global price competitiveness. Released at GITB 2026 in Jaipur, the report says tourism contributes INR 21 trillion to GDP and supports over 46 million jobs, while calling for structural reforms to accelerate inbound growth.
Noida International Airport has appointed Nitu Samra as interim Chief Executive Officer, following BCAS directives mandating Indian nationals in the role. The leadership change aligns governance with regulatory requirements while ensuring continuity. Former CEO Christoph Schnellmann will transition to Executive Vice Chairman, supporting operational readiness as the airport prepares for commencement of services.
France has removed the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals holding ordinary passports, effective 10 April 2026. The move follows an earlier commitment by French President Emmanuel Macron to ease travel for Indian travellers. The change applies to passengers transiting through the international zones of French airports en route to third countries, improving connectivity and travel convenience.
The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has revised visa, legalisation, and consular service fees in India, effective April 27, 2026. The update covers tourist, non-immigrant, SMART, and long-term visas, along with passport and document services. Fees now range from ₹2,500 for transit visas to ₹1,40,000 for long-term residency permits.
India has revised tourist visa rules for Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau nationals, easing conditions for Buddhist pilgrims and diplomats' families. This follows recent steps to resume direct flights and revive the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Restrictions on satellite phones for tourists remain in place, a measure highlighted by past security incidents.
CP Kukreja Foundation for Design Excellence has released a white paper on Himalayan development and resilience in New Delhi, calling for a shift towards system-level planning and ecological alignment. The report highlights rising climate risks, infrastructure stress and governance gaps, and outlines a framework for sustainable development across the Indian Himalayan Region.
The report highlights that hotels can unlock significant incremental revenue through attribute-based selling—customising room features, amenities, and experiences without increasing inventory. Globally, such strategies could generate up to $1 million annually for a mid-scale hotel, pointing to a major monetisation opportunity. Beyond rooms, hotels are increasingly positioning themselves as multi-dimensional experience hubs.
According to the latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) by the World Travel & Tourism Council, with Chase Travel as lead research partner, the sector contributed a record USD 11.6 trillion to the global economy in 2025—accounting for 9.8% of global GDP. International travel reached 1.54 billion overnight arrivals in 2025, translating into approximately 4.2 million people travelling globally every day—surpassing both pre-pandemic benchmarks and last year’s levels.
Booking.com spokesperson Courtney Camp told TechCrunch that the company "noticed some suspicious activity involving unauthorized third parties being able to access some of our guests' booking information. Upon discovering the activity, we took action to contain the issue. We have updated the PIN number for these reservations and informed our guests."
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