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Japan Is Overrun With Tourists. This City Wants More.

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Nagoya officials say they’d happily welcome more visitors, though they admit that putting the city out there isn’t something that comes easily to its reserved inhabitants.
Published on Nov 04, 2025 10:30 AM IST

Vietnam floods: Tourists return to Hoi An as residents clean up mud, debris

People clean paintings, following floods in central Vietnam that have killed several people, in Hoi An.
Published on Nov 02, 2025 02:57 PM IST

Entry fee to Dudhwa hiked as new tourist season begins today

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Nov 01, 2025 04:18 AM IST

Emotions you need to travel across the world to feel

Emotions you need to travel to feel
Updated on Nov 04, 2025 06:10 PM IST

‘There are no lies in The Taj Story’: Paresh Rawal amid row over film’s poster

Earlier this month, the movie's first poster courted controversy after it depicted Rawal's character removing the dome of the Taj Mahal and a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from it.
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 10:48 PM IST

MLA urges UP to bring back F1 to Buddh International Circuit, writes to CM

F1’s exit from the BIC stemmed from tax disputes, bureaucratic hurdles and financial troubles (Vipin Kumar/HT)
Published on Oct 15, 2025 04:58 AM IST

Nandi Hills ropeway to reduce traffic, boost tourism, likely to launch by 2027

Nandi Hills near Bengaluru.
Published on Oct 14, 2025 12:17 PM IST

Will Goa ban beef? Minister's big statement amid concerns: ‘Jo khana hai…’

Goa tourism minister Rohan Khaunte addresses the media.
Updated on Oct 10, 2025 02:59 PM IST

Plans afloat for Water Metro service in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj

The proposed project draws inspiration from Kerala’s Kochi Water Metro, India’s first such service, which has emerged as a model for sustainable and integrated urban transport. (Source: Kochi Water Metro Website))
Published on Oct 08, 2025 03:08 AM IST

Ladakh tourism bodies seek financial relief to mitigate crisis after Leh unrest

Ladakh tourism bodies seek financial relief to mitigate crisis after Leh unrest
Published on Oct 07, 2025 02:16 PM IST

Peace & development must go hand-in-hand for building prosperous Ladakh: L-G Gupta

Peace & development must go hand-in-hand for building prosperous Ladakh: L-G Gupta
Published on Oct 03, 2025 10:28 PM IST

‘I appeal to stakeholders to continue dialogue; only talks can bring solution’

‘I appeal to stakeholders to continue dialogue; only talks can bring solution’
Published on Oct 01, 2025 03:34 AM IST

World Tourism Day special: Conscious itineraries and eco-friendly escapes

Travel writer and blogger Shivya Nath reading on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Updated on Sep 27, 2025 09:32 AM IST

Locations are the third character in my films: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Bhaag milkha bhaag
Updated on Sep 27, 2025 02:29 AM IST

Guest Column | Turnaround in tourism testament to Centre’s Viksit Bharat vision

The Ridge at Shimla is a popular destination with tourists. After a lull of two months, hoteliers are upbeat that tourism is set to get a boost this festive season with the GST rate cut coming into effect on Monday. (Deepak Sansta/HT file)
Published on Sep 26, 2025 06:14 PM IST

UPITS 2025: Invest UP pitches policies, reforms to US delegation

Special emphasis was placed on Ayodhya, Varanasi and the Buddhist Circuit as high-potential hubs. (For representation)
Updated on Sep 26, 2025 05:44 AM IST

Festive season: Manali deserted as rain fury drives tourists away

Damaged hotel in Manali. (Aqil Khan/HT)
Published on Sep 24, 2025 12:09 AM IST

Himachal govt offers interest subsidy of 3-5% for establishing, upgrading home stays

Highlighting the importance of the initiative, the spokesperson of the state government said that homestays play a vital role in attracting tourists by offering affordable alternatives to expensive hotels while encouraging longer stays in rural areas. (File)
Published on Sep 19, 2025 05:58 AM IST

Towards a new paradigm of urbanism in Himalayas

Himalayan towns still follow generic building codes designed for the plains. This is an extraordinary oversight in one of the most active seismic zones in the world. (HT Archive)
Updated on Sep 13, 2025 08:56 PM IST

Pilgrimage Tourism sees sharp 19% growth across India, claims MakeMyTrip

According to MakeMyTrip, spiritual tourism in India is experiencing significant growth, with 19% more hotel reservations in FY24-25.
Published on Sep 10, 2025 03:42 PM IST

13.7-km ropeway project in Shimla gets final nod: Agnihotri

Aiming to decongest Shimla roads and boosting tourism, final approval has been granted for a 13.79-km ropeway project in Shimla. This was shared by deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri through a statement on Saturday. (HT File)
Published on Sep 07, 2025 05:30 AM IST

Tourism, infra dev, balanced growth in UPSCR roadmap

The UPSCR, being developed by merging six districts including Lucknow, will take shape based on population size and settlement patterns. (For representation)
Published on Sep 05, 2025 03:48 AM IST

New terminal at Donyi Polo Airport inaugurated to boost connectivity in Arunachal

IndiGo will also increase flight frequency on the Delhi route from four days a week to daily operations starting September 17.
Published on Sep 04, 2025 02:54 PM IST

Akasa Air launches daily non-stop flights from Bengaluru to Phuket

Travelers can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on flight tickets from Bengaluru to Phuket using the promo code FLYMORE. (REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo)
Updated on Aug 26, 2025 04:28 PM IST

Reopened in July, Gurez valley abuzz with tourists

The remote and picturesque Gurez Valley near the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district is buzzing with activity as tourists and locals flock to the spot after its opening in July following the Pahalgam attack. Almost 30,000 tourists have visited the valley so far. Gurez Valley was primarily thrown open to the tourists in 2020. (HT File)
Published on Aug 26, 2025 03:02 AM IST

WATCH: Jog Falls roars back to life as monsoon rains create breath-taking views

Karnataka's Jog Falls look magnificent this monsoon as water levels rise.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025 03:39 PM IST

Last chance tourism: Raising awareness or hastening damage?

A woman takes a picture of the Rhone glacier amid climate change in Obergoms, Switzerland
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 06:16 PM IST

Ayodhya admn to widen ‘Aastha ki Galiyan’ to handle pilgrim rush

The move is aimed at easing crowd movement in the temple town. (HT File)
Published on Aug 17, 2025 08:17 PM IST

India should position weddings, MICE as niche tourism segment: Govt official

India should position weddings, MICE as niche tourism segment: Govt official
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:46 AM IST