South Asia
Nearly a quarter of humanity lives here, and its politics, economy, and climate risk are recalibrating in real time. From India’s technology ambitions to the fragile peace holding a nuclear-armed border, the scale alone makes this impossible to ignore.
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May- 2026 -20 MayCompass
Asian travellers now drive global tourism demand, reshaping routes and hotel rates
Outbound travel from China and India has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, and Eastern and Southeast Asia now account for 31.7% of global inspirational travel demand. This shift is behavioural, with shorter…
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Apr- 2026 -23 AprilCapital
Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee cut by 50% until 2027
Bhutan continues to offer a 50% reduction on its Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), setting it at USD 100 per person per night. This reduced rate is effective until August 31,…
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Feb- 2026 -24 FebruaryLife & Health
Bhutan implements 5% GST on all tour packages effective January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Bhutan introduced a mandatory 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all tourism-related services, including hotels, private guides, and transport. This replaces the previous fragmented sales…
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23 FebruaryEarth
Afghanistan: U.S. and Canada maintain highest “Do Not Travel” warnings for 2026
The U.S. Department of State and Global Affairs Canada continue to advise citizens to avoid all travel to Afghanistan. Warnings, reiterated in February 2026, cite terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and…
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23 FebruaryEarth
Pakistan: Visa on arrival suspended — e-visa now mandatory for Australians
As of January 1, 2026, Pakistan has suspended its visa on arrival and simplified "Visa Prior to Arrival" programs for most nationalities, including Australians and New Zealanders. Travelers can no…
