Big news related to Indian tourists is coming out in Vietnam. Here a boat capsized near Phu Quoc island. This boat was carrying Indian tourists. The Indian Embassy has informed that it is in touch with the local authorities. The situation is being monitored closely.

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam posted on Twitter saying that this is a tragic incident. A few hours ago, a boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam. Accurate information about the incident is being collected. Rescue operation is being conducted by the local authorities.

21 people survived and 15 others died in the accident.

According to information received from the officials of the Special Economic Zone of Phu Quoc, at 1 pm, a speedboat of Ocean Pier Island Company was going to An Thoi Port from the tourist route in Ko Hoan. It is 25 kilometers away from Phu Quoc Airport.

Another angle captures the desperate rescue effort after the speedboat capsized off Phu Quoc.

Heartbreaking scenes — but also extraordinary courage from rescuers and local boats racing against time to save lives.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone… pic.twitter.com/YuUHvPIDkD

— NGO-SUGAR (@ngosugartp) July 11, 2026

Then it overturned about 499 meters from Route Ngoi in Hoan. Due to this everyone aboard fell into the sea. Seeing the overturned boat, nearby tourist boats reached there for help. The owner of a boat involved in the rescue said that his boat reached the spot within five minutes. But there was a problem in the rescue because people were trapped inside the boat.

He informed that very few people could regain consciousness. It was not raining in the area. The ocean waves were strong. It was not raining. Tourist boats were plying in that area. The An Thoi Border Guard dispatched two ships and 35 officers and soldiers to the scene, who joined the rescue efforts along with the Navy, Coast Guard and other relevant forces.

By afternoon, the rescue had brought all 36 people in the speedboat to the shore. 21 people survived. 15 others which included two women and 13 men. His death was confirmed.

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Apart from this, the Embassy has said that to provide information and help to the affected families, a control room has been set up at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City. Can be contacted on these numbers: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.

A control room has also been set up in Hanoi, which can be contacted on +84 91 308 9165. We are available for any help and questions.

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A family is playing Garba in the premium lounge of Changi Airport in Singapore. In the holy temple of Bali, an Indian is busy making reels with his girlfriend, while on the other hand, even towels, robes and kettles are ‘missing’ from a luxurious hotel in Switzerland. In the last few years, countless such videos have gone viral on social media which have given a new identity to Indian tourists – ‘the world’s ugliest travelers.’ Have Indian tourists really become the most disliked tourists in the world, or is it a one-sided story?

What events gave rise to this debate?

Let’s start with the events that fueled this narrative:

• May 2026- Singapore Airport Garba Incident: A group of Indian passengers started playing Dandiya and Garba in the premium lounge of Changi Airport. Other passengers present there made a video of this and posted it on social media, which was viewed millions of times within a few hours. In a place like Singapore which is famous for discipline and peace, people described this act as violating the dignity of public space.
• April 2026- Statement from Japanese hotel with separate floor: A Japanese hotel operator wrote on social media that Indian tourists do not follow hotel rules, make noise and take food from the breakfast buffet to their rooms. He demanded a separate floor for Indian tourists. However, he later withdrew his statement after huge protests.
• January 2026- Switzerland hotel theft complaint: A popular hotel in the Swiss Alps has publicly complained that Indian tourists find towels, bathrobes, hair dryers and electric kettles missing from their rooms after they check out. The hotel management said that they have to do special checks of the rooms after the departure of Indian guests.
• May 2025- Bali temple reel controversy: An Indian tourist made an Instagram reel with his partner at a sacred temple complex in Bali, Indonesia. In this video he was seen dancing on the stairs of the temple. When the local people saw this, there was a huge uproar. Bali’s religious leaders called it an insult to the sanctity of the temple and the administration then warned of issuing special guidelines for Indian tourists.

Why do Indian tourists behave like this?

The report of Times of India states that there is not just one but many reasons behind this:

• Cultural Difference: In India, noise, crowd and celebrating festivals in public places is normal. We are used to living outside the same way as we live in our homes. But in places like Europe, Japan or Singapore, people give great importance to personal space and peace. Talking loudly, making noise in a group or dancing in a public place is considered bad there. This cultural clash often puts Indians in a bad light.
• ‘Value for money’ thinking: When many middle-class Indian tourists stay in an expensive hotel, they feel that if they are paying this much rent then everything in the room is theirs. They consider many things including towels, robes and slippers as part of their paid services. They do not realize that this luggage is the property of the hotel and taking it away is tantamount to theft.
• Traveling abroad for the first time: According to data from the United Nations Tourist Organization, about 3 crore Indians will travel abroad in 2025. This figure is expected to cross 5 crores by 2030. A large number of these are people who have gone abroad for the first time in their lives. They neither know the methods of international travel nor understand the local culture and laws. Due to excitement, they commit such mistakes which they themselves do not realize.

The other side of the story: Are only Indians being targeted?

The report of The Print emphasized that this entire story is not one-sided. Many times there is clear discrimination against Indian tourists. In places like Bali and Thailand, special restrictions are imposed only for Indian tourists, whereas tourists from other countries are not treated in the same way. In the Firstpost report it has been called a case of ‘race profiling’.

Travelers on Medium and Tripoto have written that Indian tourists visit foreign countries in large numbers, spend well and contribute significantly to the local economy. According to UNWTO, Indian tourists spend about 30 billion dollars every year abroad. Despite this, the algorithm of social media is such that negative incidents get more attention.

A video of an Indian family playing Garba gets millions of views, while the normal and respectable behavior of millions of Indians never goes viral. Some Western media outlets deliberately target Indian tourists, while similar actions by Chinese, Russian or British tourists do not receive the same coverage.

Can Indian tourists change?

The answer to this question is yes, and signs of change are beginning to appear. In the last few months, awareness on this issue has increased in India itself. Travel influencers are making ‘Dos and Don’ts’ videos before traveling abroad. Many travel agencies are now providing information about local culture and laws to their customers.

History shows that exactly similar things happened to Japanese tourists in the 90s and Chinese tourists in the 2000s. But with time the citizens of both the countries adapted themselves and today they are considered respectable tourists. Indian tourists are also on the same path. All you need is some wisdom, some patience and a look at your habits.

Look at the whole picture, not one sided

This ongoing debate regarding Indian tourists is not a simple story. On the one hand, it is true that some of us do things abroad which are wrong and which should be criticized. But on the other hand, it is also true that crores of Indians travel abroad every year with respect and leave a good impression behind them. Calling an entire country ugly on the basis of some viral videos is as wrong as stereotyping the people of another country.

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is now becoming the new and affordable luxury destination of Europe for Indian tourists. In fact, in the first 6 months of 2025, an increase of up to 40 percent has been recorded in the number of Indian tourists coming here. Earlier, the first choice of Indian tourists used to be Europe, Asia and other countries. Now Moscow has created its identity in terms of culture, modernity and hospitality. In such a situation, let us tell you today why Moscow is becoming the new choice of Indian tourists.

Why is Moscow becoming the choice of Indians?

The biggest reason for the increasing popularity of Moscow is the e-Visa system which has now become very easy for Indians. Earlier it was quite difficult to get a visa for Russia, but now any traveler can get a visa online in four days. For this, hotel booking and invitation letter is no longer required like before. Apart from this, direct flights from India to Moscow and cheap travel packages are also attracting Indian tourists. At the same time, a special Indian Vibes in Moscow guide has been released for Indians in Moscow, in which information about Indian restaurants, temples and special places to visit is also given.

India Russia’s old friendship is also becoming a reason

The long-standing friendly relations between India and Russia are also a major reason for the increase in tourism. The popularity of Indian music, yoga and Bollywood films still remains in Moscow. Every year programs like India Fest and Yoga Day are organized in Moscow, in which a large number of people participate. At the same time, during the Summer in Moscow Festival of 2025, many events related to Indian culture were organized, due to which Indian tourists feel a sense of belonging.

Effect of tourism visible in hotel booking

In the first seven months of 2025, the number of foreign guests in Moscow hotels increased by 14 percent. The special thing is that Indian tourists made maximum bookings in premium hotels. According to the report, 94 percent of hotel bookings in summer were by travelers from non-CIS countries. Whereas last year this figure was 85 percent. Apart from this, Moscow Government is taking many steps to connect with the Indian tourism industry. Moscow Tourism Committee has participated in major travel events of India. Apart from this, this year OTOAI Convention 2025 was also held in Moscow, in which more than 250 Indian tour operators and travel professionals participated.

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Turkey currency value: The ceasefire was announced after a 4 -day military conflict between India and Pakistan. However, in the meantime, Turkas were seen standing in the support of Pakistan. He gave open support to the neighboring country.

Turkas are the same country where India first reached and helped him in the 2023 earthquake. Despite this, he cheated India, but the citizens also retaliated by the citizens and the people who went to the Turki, canceled their plan. Apart from this, businessmen have also boycotted the Turks.

If we talk about the currency of Turkas, then it is called Turkish Lira. According to the report of Wise.com, a Turkish lira costs the price of Rs 2.21 in Indian currency, while the price of 1 Indian rupee is equal to 0.45 Turkish Lira.

Every year thousands of Indian tourists visit the Turks to visit. However, this time he has done a tourism strike against him for supporting Pakistan. According to a report, in the year 2024, more than 3 lakh 30 thousand Indians went to Turki for holidays. Whereas in the year 2023, this number was 2 lakh 74 thousand. That is, in 1 year, the number of Indian tourists going to Turki was seen by about 21 percent. According to this, if an Indian tourist takes 2 lakhs with Turks, then its price is equal to 90 thousand Turkish Lira.

Hashtag trend on social media
Hashtags like #BoycottTurkyy have started trending on social media. Thousands of people have canceled their Turki tour plans. This step becomes even more important because India was making Turki one of the fastest growing tourist markets. Along with this, Indian traders have also reduced to the Turkas. The impact of this decision can be seen not only on Turki’s tourism industry, but also on trade and currency exchange.

Israel Travel Update: A large number of Indian tourists are expected to go there amid the possibility of reducing tension in Israel. The sounds of bullets were echoing and smoke was filled in the air, but a large group of devotees from Kerala was moving towards Israel’s ‘Church of the Holi Sepulchar’. Without being distracted by the unrest of the region, these devotees inspired the holy sepulachar inspired by faith, where the grave of Jesus is situated.

Israel expected more people from Kerala this time

For centuries, people of Christian community from different regions of the world have been coming to this revered place and its importance is still very strong for the people of Kerala, especially Christians. Data from the Ministry of Tourism Tourism (IMOT) shows that in 2024 9,600 Indian tourists went to Israel, out of which 50 percent went for religious visit, most of them were from Kerala. According to the IMOT spokesperson, Israel is expected to come more than Kerala in the current scenario.

This year, about 70 thousand tourists from India will go to Israel

Amrita Bangera, the marketing director of IMOT-India, told ‘PTI-Bhasha’, we hope that this year about 70,000 tourists from India will come to Israel and 48 percent of them will be on religious visit. He said that all tourist places are completely safe and the top priority of the Ministry of Security of Tourists is the highest priority. Amrita said, “No tourist was harmed even in difficult circumstances. He said that Ben Gurian Airport is completely operational, and most cities, such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Galilei are active.

Amrita said that Air India resumed flight services between Delhi and Tel Aviv in March and many international airlines services including Flydubai, Ethiopian, Etihad, Azerbaijan Air are on between it.

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