Tourism Industry

Total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP worldwide in the given years Nikita Joshi In 2022, the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP is 23 per cent lower than in 2019, the year prior to the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. The contribution to GDP is amounted to 7.7 trillion U.S. Dollars in […]

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Indian tourists avoid Bhutan

Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee has limited the entry of Indians into the country, for tourism.  Travel companies have registered a decrease in footfall of up to 67 percent since the Himalayan country reopened its borders to tourists. Bhutan’s ‘Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)’ was introduced in September 2022 for tourists across India, Maldives, and Bangladesh. “Before […]

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Travelling the virtual road

The pandemic made virtual tours very popular, allowing users to explore a new destination—all in the comfort of their homes. Pranita was quite bored during the pandemic—being at home made her want to travel and explore new places, but the situation outside put her hopes on hold. “I wanted to go out but it was […]

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Silence, the new normal for museums

Museums across Bengaluru see very few visitors amidst pandemic, face financial crunch. Bengaluru: Museums in Bengaluru which attracted thousands of tourists each week, see barely any visitors now. The usual chatter and exclaims of excitement from little children are replaced by complete silence. “Our main visitors are organised school groups but now those schools are […]

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Decrease in tourists affects businesses in Thanjavur

Tourism-based businesses in Thanjavur are badly impacted due to fewer tourists.  Thanjavur: Tourism-dependent businesses in Thanjavur district are facing losses.Tourist guide Sundar said,“I used to earn minimum Rs.1000 per day, but now it’s not possible as no tourists are visiting like earlier.  I usually guide domestic tourists from December to February every year.” Murugan, a […]

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