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Tourism — News & Analysis

Tourism economics and policy: arrival statistics, visitor spending, national tourism strategies, overtourism debates and the events that move global travel demand — reported with verified numbers from UN Tourism, WTTC and national statistics offices.

Do You Tip in Cambodia in 2026? Guide for Indians

Do You Tip in Cambodia in 2026? Guide for Indians

Do you tip in Cambodia in 2026? Not expected, but appreciated in tourist areas. Restaurant, tuk-tuk, Angkor guide and hotel tipping with dol...
Do You Tip in Malaysia in 2026? Rules for Indian Travellers

Do You Tip in Malaysia in 2026? Rules for Indian Travellers

Do you tip in Malaysia in 2026? No, tipping is not expected. Restaurants add 10% service charge plus tax, hotels and Grab need nothing extra...
EU EES Strict Checks From Today: Longer Queues Ahead

EU EES Strict Checks From Today: Longer Queues Ahead

The EES grace period ends this weekend with strict biometric checks due from Sept 6. What changes at Dover, Eurotunnel and Eurostar, and wha...
Indonesia Takes Indian Agents Beyond Bali to Java, Lombok

Indonesia Takes Indian Agents Beyond Bali to Java, Lombok

Indonesia hosted Thomas Cook India, SOTC and 4 more agencies on an Aug 18-24 tour of Yogyakarta and Lombok to build beyond-Bali packages for...
Malaysia Limits Multiple-Entry Visa to 31 Nations

Malaysia Limits Multiple-Entry Visa to 31 Nations

Malaysia's Multiple Entry Visa is now limited to 31 nationalities and 4 purposes from September 1, 2026. What Indian travellers must know, a...
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria Visits Lombok

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria Visits Lombok

Crown Princess Victoria visited Lombok on 5 September as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, touring Mataram's craft hub while NTB pitched its tourism...
Vietnam nears 16 million tourists in eight months

Vietnam nears 16 million tourists in eight months

Vietnam received nearly 16 million foreign tourists in January-August 2026, up 14.4%, with Indian arrivals up sixfold since 2019 to over 612...
WTM Africa 2027: Dates, Venue and the Cape Town Week

WTM Africa 2027: Dates, Venue and the Cape Town Week

WTM Africa 2027 runs 7-9 April at the CTICC in Cape Town — Africa's leading travel trade show, at the centre of a wider Cape Town trade week...