IATO welcomes simplified Indian visa regime
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has welcomed the Ministry of Home Affairs’ move to simplify India’s visa regime, calling it a vital boost for inbound tourism. Under the revised framework, main visa categories shrink from 13 to 9, subcategories drop to 23, and application fields are cut by up to 70%. The Tourist Visa becomes the Visitor Visa, offering 30-day multiple-entry V-1 and longer-term V-2 options, with rollouts expected by late 2026.
Zone Connect by The Park debuts in Mathura
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has expanded its pilgrimage portfolio by launching Zone Connect by The Park Mathura on Masani Delhi Link Road. The 42-room hotel features all-day dining at Café C and a 150-guest banquet space, Town Hall. Situated near Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and key Vrindavan temples, the property marks the brand’s entry into Brij Bhoomi ahead of upcoming launches in Vrindavan, Ujjain, and Ayodhya.
Quick Shots
What does travel mean to you? Define it in one word.
Discovery
If you could sell only one experience for the rest of your career, what would it be?
The experience of India from the spirituality of Varanasi to the colours of Rajasthan
If your work life had a movie title, what would it be?
Journey Beyond Borders
What is one life lesson the travel industry has taught you?
Every journey has a story—and the best stories are never perfectly planned
Name one destination that deserves more love from the travel trade.
Varanasi
Anupama Singh
Partner, Excellence Travels, Varanasi
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