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Articles tagged “visas”

Tourism

New Thai PM’s First Step Is to Boost Tourism

Tourism is a vital growth engine for Thailand, with its newly-elected prime minister Srettha Thavisin focused on policies to meet ambitious visitor targets while balancing the political tightrope that saw him elected.

Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat , Reuters | 4 months ago

New Thai PM’s First Step Is to Boost Tourism

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 months ago

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Startups

Zeelo Raises $14 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Zeelo is helping corporate clients make shuttle routes more efficient, and Teleport is making the visa submission process a little less tedious.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Zeelo Raises $14 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Tourism

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Looks like we will no longer be comparing Dubai's tourism to 2019. Time to update those comparison charts!

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Dubai Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism Numbers in First Half of 2023

Tourism

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

While India has ambitious plans to position itself on the global adventure tourism map, it’s important that the government, tour operators, travelers and other industry stakeholders collaborate to focus on responsible growth of the sector.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Skift India Report: Uttar Pradesh Amps Up Adventure Tourism

Tourism

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the competition to host the World Cup in the U.S., visa wait times to the U.S., and the largest outbound tourism market in the world.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

3 U.S. Cities Compete for the 2026 World Cup Final

Tourism

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Travel and tourism companies are successfully building aspirational value into their travel benefits. Now they must pay heed to “predictable personalization” to engage with the customer in relevant ways.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Embracing Travel Rewards and Benefits

Hotels

Skift India Report: Premium Hotels to Set Decade High Occupancy Rates This Year

Industry experts are very bullish on the revenue growth of premium hotels owing to better operational parameters, largely due to domestic demand and global events like the G20 Summit and the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Skift India Report: Premium Hotels to Set Decade High Occupancy Rates This Year

Tourism

Most Powerful Passports: U.S. Gets Weaker, Singapore Is No. 1

The World's Passport Index for visa-free travel, ranked according to International Air Transport Association, shows the U.S. has slipped two spots and is unlikely to regain its position soon.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago

Most Powerful Passports: U.S. Gets Weaker, Singapore Is No. 1