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Bhutan waives SDF for MICE Tourism: Benefits & Eligibility
Bhutan Waives SDF for MICE Tourism: A Strategic Boost for Global Events Bhutan waives SDFÂ as part of a transformative policy to attract global business events.…
DHI to enter the MICE tourism space
The Druk Holdings and Investment (DHI) is entering the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) tourism space in collaboration with an international company called G…
Crypto Payment System for Tourism (Binance) in Bhutan
Bhutan’s Crypto Payment System for Tourism: Redefining Cashless Travel Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom famed for prioritizing Gross National Happiness (GNH), has achieved another global milestone…
GMC unveils landmark law to drive global innovations
Punakha—In a historic step to position Bhutan as a global leader in mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation, the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) yesterday unveiled the…
Bhutan Airlines to launch direct flights to Hong Kong
Starting January 27 next year, Bhutan Airlines will introduce direct flights between Paro and Hong Kong, offering travellers a faster and time-efficient route. This new…
Fixed departure launched to Malaysia – Bhutan
Bhutan will soon have flights to Malaysia. Bhutan Airlines launched fixed departure flights connecting Malaysia and Bhutan. The launch was announced yesterday in Kuala Lumpur.The…
Meet GMC’s new CEO, Governor and the Board
 In a significant move, His Majesty The King  on 1st October 2024  appointed Mun Leong Liew as CEO to lead the groundbreaking Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in…
GMC to adopt Singaporean law
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) will adopt Singaporean law as its primary legal framework to build a strong foundation for governing various sectors in the…
Bhutan Innovation Forum
The Inaugural Bhutan Innovation Forum is set to be held at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa from 1-3 October, 2024. It will bring together the world’s…
64,941 tourists arrive in first five months
Bhutan welcomed 23,547 visitors in May 2024, marking the highest monthly arrivals since reopening after the pandemic. From January 1 to May 31, 2024, Bhutan…