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Bhutan Tourism Push: Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) 2026 is underway in Thimphu, drawing 200+ international buyers from 15 countries to meet local tour operators, hoteliers and airlines and help shape new products for key markets like India, China and Singapore. Border-Travel Upgrade: Bhutan is upgrading Phuentsholing immigration with renovated facilities and plans to expand the terminal, aiming to cut congestion and improve the arrival experience for road travellers after overcrowding concerns. Tourism Budget Scrutiny: Bhutan’s tourism spending pace is under parliamentary question, with MPs citing low utilisation of 13th Five-Year Plan funds and ongoing gaps like toilets and parking. Regional Payments for Travellers: India and Nepal launched a UPI–NPI cross-border remittance link, enabling real-time digital transfers for citizens and making it easier for travellers and businesses to move money without cash friction. Travel Context in the Himalayas: A new HKH monsoon outlook flags below-average rainfall but warns disaster risk stays high due to short, intense downpours—relevant for Bhutan’s travel safety planning. Diplomatic Links: India appointed Rudra Gaurav Shresth as its next ambassador to Türkiye; he previously served in Bhutan, highlighting continued diplomatic ties that can support people-to-people travel.

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Bhutan International Travel Mart draws 200 global buyers as country targets tourism growth

Bhutan International Travel Mart draws 200 global buyers as country targets tourism growth

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Bhutan temple project gives fresh push to UP’s global Buddhist tourism ambitions

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Cox & Kings returns to Australia with a renewed focus on curious travellers

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The Best Way to See Bhutan? Through the Eyes of These Locally Owned Hotels

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