Domestic and Foreign tourist arrivals in India

Although India is witnessing a positive growth in the domestic and foreign tourist arrival in the recent times, domestic challenges such as encouraging dispersal of tourists and international disputes such as the Brexit keep the tourism industry on its toes.

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Sajid Khan

After a brief break, South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights to India. Sajid Khan, country manager of SAA in India, reflects on the challenges ahead.

Smita Srivastava

While the lengthy and tedious visa process may be discouraging, the varied experiences such as wildlife, beaches, vineyards and gourmet cuisine that South Africa offers - coupled with competitive exchange rates – makes it a favourable destination for Indians.

Hanneli Slabber

India, being one of the focus countries for tourism, is an important market for South Africa. With over five years of experience in the Indian market, Hanneli Slabber talks about the specificities of Indian tourists and the strategies of South Africa Tourism to mould itself.

Derek Hanekom

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Lessons from the terror attack that killed 20 people in Dhaka

The dastardly attack by Islamic Militants on Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on last Friday killed 20 global citizens. It brings painful lessons for Bangladesh, but also India and Myanmar.

India welcomes monsoon 2016

Monsoon 2016 comes as a relief to farmers across India. Farms to have enough water for irrigation and a good summer produce to follow.

Amarnath Yatra, a 45 days long pilgrimage to South Kashmir

Thousands of devotees trek through the rugged mountains in South Kashmir, India, in the summer months to reach Shri Amarnathji Shrine and pay obeisance to Hindu God Lord Shiva, the guardian of the absolute and the destroyer. They make a special effort, sometimes during a 45 days ...

India refrains to vote at the UN LGBT resolution

While the United Nations took a historic stand to curb the violence and discrimination against alternate sexual preferences, India abstained from voting.

The Wadiyar Wedding-A first in 40 years

#Weddings are usually a grand affair in #India; the #royal ones even more so. The royal family of #Mysore recently concluded the wedding of their #prince and it was truly a #bigfatindianwedding.