tourist arrivals

Kathmandu, April 8 – The World Bank said in a report on Wednesday that Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow significantly in the current fiscal year 2025–26, weighed down by the over-a-month-long US-Iran war and the lingering effects of the Gen Z movement in September last year.Real...

Kathmandu, April 1 – Nepal has experienced the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, as the number of foreign tourist arrivals from Europe, the Americas, West Asia, and Africa dropped sharply in March, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said on Wednesday.The conflict began on February 28, when...

New Delhi, February 26 – Major political parties vying for the March 5 parliamentary elections in Nepal are expressing concern that the country – once a popular global tourist destination – has not been able to reach the pre-Covid visitor numbers. Consequently, they have pledged to work towards...

Colombo, Feb 23 Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka have steadily increased over the past three years, further solidifying India's position as the largest source of foreign visitors.While Indian tourists accounted for 17 per cent of total arrivals in 2022, their share rose to 22.5 per cent in...

Aizawl, February 17 Mizoram is steadily emerging as the fastest-growing tourist destination in Northeast India, driven by railway connectivity and a surge in high-value infrastructure investments, Governor VK Singh said on Tuesday.Addressing the assembly on the first day of the budget session...

Kozhikode (Kerala), February 16 Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas said on Monday that 2025 witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in Kerala's history.Speaking to reporters, he said that 2,58,80,365 tourists from outside the state visited Kerala last year, the highest since the...

Kozhikode (Kerala), February 16 Tourism Minister P A Mohammed Riyas said on Monday that 2025 witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in Kerala's history.Speaking to reporters, he said that 2,58,80,365 tourists from outside the state visited Kerala last year, the highest since the...

Mumbai, February 15 Morocco is anticipating up to 80,000 visitors from India this year, in line with the growth momentum of the previous year, with a focus on group tours, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), FIT (Free Independent Traveller), and older age groups of over 50...

Jammu, February 9 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the legislative assembly that the Gurez valley in north Kashmir is witnessing a steady increase in tourist arrivals, prompting sustained efforts to strengthen sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the region...