Tourism

Latest tourism stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

BBS

Growing demand gives Gangzur pottery new life

5 days agoBy Sonam Pem

In Gangzur, Lhuentse, an old craft is finding new customers and new makers. The Gangzur Pottery Group says demand for its handmade earthenware is growing, helped by orders from homestays, farmhouses, and custom...

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The Bhutan Live

Snowman Trek: Three Weeks of Uninterrupted Pure Himalayan Experience

5 days ago

Bhutan Times

Border towns to compete on efficiency, not lower prices

14 Sept 2026, 12:32

The Bhutan Live

Homestays in Bhutan: A Journey Into Authentic Bhutanese Life

10 Sept 2026, 06:00

The Bhutan Live

Bhutan Tourism Industry Seeks Early Clarity on Sustainable Development Fee

8 Sept 2026, 06:00

BBS

Tourism industry calls for clarity as USD 100 SDF sunset period nears

6 Sept 2026, 17:56By Sonam Pem

Earlier

BBS

Buddha Dordenma undergoes re-gilding

4 Sept 2026, 17:22By sangye

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

BBS

Seven lakes in Tashithang to be developed as eco-tourism destination

3 Sept 2026, 15:29By sangye

Bhutan Times

DoT tightens rules on tourist accommodation

31 Aug 2026, 15:32

Kuensel
El Niño conditions to strengthen and peak in second half of the year: What it means for Bhutan
11 Jul 2026, 15:57
Also covered by International
Kuensel
Police investigate death of 21-year-old in Paro hotel
8 Jul 2026, 15:10
The Bhutan Live
High Value, Low Impact: Bhutan’s Radical Bet on Tourism
5 Jul 2026, 06:00
Kuensel
DoT approves 84 hotels under interest subsidy scheme
4 Jul 2026, 13:31

The Bhutan Live

ChoeGo Building to Welcome Gelephu Mindfulness City's First Premium Boutique Hotel

31 Aug 2026, 12:11

The Bhutan Live

Bhutan’s Next Big Draw Is in the Wild

29 Aug 2026, 05:59

BBS

MoICE, DoT step up efforts to improve toilets and roadside amenities

21 Aug 2026, 16:37By Sonam Pem

BBS

More tourists discover Genye through Matsutake Festival

17 Aug 2026, 16:28By Sonam Pem

Bhutan Times

Tourism is booming, but can Bhutan take visitors beyond the western circuit?

17 Aug 2026, 15:00

BBS

Bumthang businesses seek more tourism facilities as occupancy remains low

15 Aug 2026, 15:27By sangye

BBS

24-Hour SDF waiver to expand beyond Rinchending from September

9 Aug 2026, 16:16By sangye

Kuensel

Tergola Red Panda Trail: A community-led wildlife tourism model in Haa

8 Aug 2026, 16:58

The Bhutanese

Tourist Arrivals Surge in First Half of 2026 driven by Regional Visitors

8 Aug 2026, 06:00

Kuensel

Regulatory reform consultation exposes frustrations in tourism and business sectors

1 Aug 2026, 13:22

The Bhutan Live

Zhemgang Emerges as Bhutan’s New Eco-Tourism Jewel

1 Aug 2026, 06:17

Bhutan Times
GMC Launches Major Push for Tourism Investment
29 Jun 2026, 14:08
Kuensel
Water, infrastructure, and tourism top voter priorities in Phuentsholing Thromde election
27 Jun 2026, 16:43
The Bhutan Live
GMC Launches Bold Tourism Initiative with 40 New Investment Opportunities
26 Jun 2026, 06:00
The Bhutan Live
GMC Opens Tourism Investment Drive with Focus on Local Entrepreneurs
25 Jun 2026, 06:00

The Bhutan Live

Few Hotels Qualify for Interest Subsidy as Industry Questions Eligibility Rules

31 Jul 2026, 06:01

The Bhutan Live

Bhutan’s Airfare Problem Is Becoming a Tourism Policy Problem

30 Jul 2026, 06:00

Kuensel

Luxury hotels push back on wage criticism, citing costs and seasonality

29 Jul 2026, 14:43

Kuensel

High airfares push tourists and Bhutanese travellers to Bagdogra airport

29 Jul 2026, 14:42

The Bhutanese

One man’s mission to clear Laya’s Lungtas and how he co-created an art piece with VAST Bhutan

18 Jul 2026, 06:00

BBS

More tourists, but Bhutan seeks longer stays for greater returns

16 Jul 2026, 17:33By sangye

BBS

GMC strengthens hospitality safety measures with new standards

13 Jul 2026, 16:49By Sonam Pem

BBS

Gangtey-Phobji struggles with growing waste as landfill fills up

9 Jul 2026, 12:08By sangye

BBS

Government receives 284 application for 5% hotel loan subsidy

4 Jul 2026, 17:02By Sonam Pem

BBS

Summer Festival puts Samdrup Jongkhar's tourism potential on display

3 Jul 2026, 15:38By Sonam Pem

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

BBS

Hotel workers assessed and certified to raise hospitality standards

1 Jul 2026, 17:01By sangye

Kuensel
Punakha rafting sites lack basic toilets and facilities
24 Jun 2026, 17:15
Kuensel
Festivals give a fillip to local economy
24 Jun 2026, 16:36
Kuensel
GMC opens 40 tourism opportunities under Tourism Spark Fund
24 Jun 2026, 16:34
Kuensel
Krabi showcased as Thailand’s first sustainable tourism city
24 Jun 2026, 16:33

The Bhutanese

SDF revenue reaches USD 44.8 million from January to April

27 Jun 2026, 06:00

BBS

Domestic revenue expected to rise nearly 10% next fiscal year

23 Jun 2026, 19:27By Sonam Pem

BBS

GMC tourism plan offers investment opportunities to Bhutanese businesses

22 Jun 2026, 17:54By sangye

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BBS
Phuentshogling to be developed into gateway for tourism and trade
21 Jun 2026, 12:36By sangye
BBS
Bhutan eyes wellness tourism as emerging economic opportunity
14 Jun 2026, 14:16By Sonam Pem
The Bhutan Live
Phuentsholing Unveils Bold Digital Tourism Brand
22 Jun 2026, 06:36
Kuensel
Phuentsholing to get new tourism branding platform
20 Jun 2026, 19:32
Kuensel
Rafting threatens rare white-bellied heron habitat
20 Jun 2026, 16:12
Kuensel
RAA assigns accountability, but Geney Eco-Tourism Facility remains in limbo
20 Jun 2026, 14:36
Kuensel
Business community calls for review of SDF waiver zone in Phuentsholing
20 Jun 2026, 14:30
The Bhutanese
Digital Masterclass and IT Readiness program for three-star hotels concludes
20 Jun 2026, 06:00
Bhutan Times
BITM 2026 to deepen global tourism partnerships
15 Jun 2026, 15:11

This week

Earlier

El Niño conditions to strengthen and peak in second half of the year: What it means for Bhutan

Police investigate death of 21-year-old in Paro hotel

High Value, Low Impact: Bhutan’s Radical Bet on Tourism

DoT approves 84 hotels under interest subsidy scheme

GMC Launches Major Push for Tourism Investment

Water, infrastructure, and tourism top voter priorities in Phuentsholing Thromde election

GMC Launches Bold Tourism Initiative with 40 New Investment Opportunities

GMC Opens Tourism Investment Drive with Focus on Local Entrepreneurs

Punakha rafting sites lack basic toilets and facilities

Festivals give a fillip to local economy

GMC opens 40 tourism opportunities under Tourism Spark Fund

Krabi showcased as Thailand’s first sustainable tourism city

More headlines

Phuentshogling to be developed into gateway for tourism and trade

Bhutan eyes wellness tourism as emerging economic opportunity

Phuentsholing Unveils Bold Digital Tourism Brand

Phuentsholing to get new tourism branding platform

Rafting threatens rare white-bellied heron habitat

RAA assigns accountability, but Geney Eco-Tourism Facility remains in limbo

Business community calls for review of SDF waiver zone in Phuentsholing

Digital Masterclass and IT Readiness program for three-star hotels concludes

BITM 2026 to deepen global tourism partnerships