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In an attempt to boost tourism, New Zealand has announced measures to ease visa requirements in order to attract those who travel while working remotely, popularly known as “digital nomads”,  BBC  reported.For up to 90 days, the tourists can stay, enjoy their holidays and work for their foreign employer as per the new visa norms. However, after the 90 days period is over, the tourists may have to pay resident’s tax. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/new-zealand-relaxes-visitor-visa-norms-for-digital-nomads-to-boost-tourism-9802790/  

Radisson Blu , Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road is rounding out an important year of sustainability-focused milestones by being awarded the prestigious LEED Zero Carbon Certification this month. LEED Zero, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is a complement to LEED that verifies the achievement of net-zero goals and signifies market leadership. This follows the hotel’s other important accolade received earlier this year: the hotel was the first in India to be awarded the prestigious LEED V 4.1 Platinum Certificate (for Operations & Maintenance of an Existing Building).  https://www.hotelierindia.com/development/this-hotel-got-awarded-with-the-prestigious-leed-zero-carbon-certification  

Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of America on the world stage. The swearing-in ceremony of the incoming President, which traditionally takes place at an enormous temporary platform on the Capitol's scenic West Lawn, was moved indoors owing to a frigid forecast. Incoming vice president JD Vance has also been sworn in. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-inauguration-live-updates-47th-us-president-oath-ceremony-capitol-rotunda-inaugural-address-executive-orders-7514908

Our hopes for the Union Budget 2025 revolve around meaningful policy reforms and strategic incentives to stimulate growth. While we applaud the government’s hefty investments in infrastructure, the hospitality sector needs more than just highways and airports. For instance: https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-hospitality-sector-needs-more-than-just-highways-and-airports  

Prayagraj, India: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is set to make the Maha Kumbh 2025 a landmark event not only for spiritual gatherings but also for global tourism. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Ministry is rolling out several initiatives aimed at boosting both domestic and international tourism. The Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregation in the world, held every 12 years at one of four locations in India https://thecsrjournal.in/ministry-tourism-promoting-maha-kumbh-2025-global-tourism-hub/  

Entering a new year, the hospitality industry in 2025 is already at the crossroads of tradition and innovation on the way. The last few years have been revolutionary; customers’ behavior altered, new technologies emerged, and people embrace sustainability more than ever before. It remains crucial for the industry leaders to change due to such shifts since failure to do so means you will be outcompeted. Here are the key pillars that will define the hospitality industry’s success in 2025: https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/paving-the-way-forward-success-strategies-for-the-hospitality-industry-in-2025  

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Jammu Railway Division today Jammu, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a key move to further boost connectivity in the region, will inaugurate the new Jammu Railway Division tomorrow at 12.30 pm via video conferencing.The inauguration will take place in the presence of Union Minister of State in PMO, Jitendra Singh at Jammu Tawi Railway Station. https://vimsnagpur.in/about-vims-hospital-in-nagpur-high-quality-multispecialty-care/  

In a groundbreaking move for Nepal’s hospitality sector, Sarovar Hotels, in collaboration with The Massif Hotel, announced the signing of Royal Tulip Kathmandu, which will stand as both the largest hotel and the biggest MICE destination in Nepal. This hotel will be managed by  Sarovar Hotels  under Louvre Hotels Royal Tulip brand. https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/sarovar-hotels-announces-royal-tulip-kathmandu-nepals-largest-hotel-and-mice-destination