Dubai welcomed 16.79 million international tourists during the first 11 months 2024 between January and November, an increase of 9 per cent compared to the same period last year when the number of international tourists reached 15.37 million.
Shimla's iconic Ridge, known for its panoramic views and festive charm, became a hub of activity on New Year's Eve as hundreds of locals and tourists gathered to welcome 2025.
Popular tourist destinations in Uttarakhand saw an increase in tourist footfall on New Year's Eve. Officials reported that more than 5,000 tourists stayed at major tourist spots in Uttarkashi District.
The resort town of Gulmarg, located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, continues to attract large numbers of tourists for the New Year season.
Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi has started attracting a huge influx of tourists ahead of the New Year. DCP Kashi Zone, Varanasi, Gaurav Banswal, stated measures taken to ensure a smooth celebration, including police patrol, road diversions for traffic regulation, etc.
The UAE's New Year's Eve fireworks, renowned for their grandeur, are a significant attraction for international tourists as well as hundreds of thousands of residents and citizens. These events reflect the nation's dedication to enhancing the entertainment industry.
"Puducherry being a tourist place, is expecting a footfall of nearly 2 lakh tourists this New Year. To ensure a safe and a peaceful New Year for the citizens and the tourists, we conducted Operation Trishul today," he said.
"We are going to develop new tourist destinations and improve the branding and facilities of existing destinations. We want Rajasthan to be the top spot for global tourists visiting India. It is a happy occasion that the IIFA awards which are happening for the second time in India will take
In a tragic accident on Sunday on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway near 4 Mile, Mandi, a woman was killed, husband and driver were injured when boulders fell from a mountain onto a taxi carrying a family of tourists from Mumbai.