https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bhutan/ Bhutan News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:49:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutanese-royals-mark-gelephu-airport-groundbreaking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutanese-royals-mark-gelephu-airport-groundbreaking/ His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen, graced last week’s official commencement of construction of the Gelephu International Airport (GIA), a landmark component of Bhutan’s visionary Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:10:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-welcomes-binance-ceo-as-country-celebrates-crypto-enabled-travel-wit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-welcomes-binance-ceo-as-country-celebrates-crypto-enabled-travel-wit/ Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, arrived in Bhutan last week to officially launch the Kingdom’s partnership with Binance Pay. Visitors to the Kingdom can now use cryptocurrency for nearly every aspect of their trip. The milestone marks a bold step forward in Bhutan’s journey to become one of the most crypto-accessible destinations in the world. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:07:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-and-binance-pay-launch-worlds-first-national-crypto-tourism-payment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-and-binance-pay-launch-worlds-first-national-crypto-tourism-payment/ Experience a seamless crypto-powered journey — from flights and visas to local purchases in Bhutan. Bhutan is setting a new global standard in travel by becoming the first nation to implement a national-level crypto payment for tourism. This groundbreaking innovation allows travellers with Binance accounts to enjoy a completely cashless journey through Bhutan. Developed in partnership with Binance Pay and Bhutan’s fully digital DK Bank, the system offers a seamless, secure, and flexible end-to-end crypto payment experience. More than 100 merchants across the country, even those in remote areas, are now working with Binance Pay and DK Bank, enabling everything from booking flights to buying fresh fruit from roadside vendors to be paid for digitally, ensuring a seamless experience. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:11:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-chiang-khan-receive-green-destinations-certification-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-chiang-khan-receive-green-destinations-certification-awards/ Bhutan and Chiang Khan in Thailand have received the prestigious Green Destinations ‘Silver’ certification awards. For Bhutan regarded as the first carbon-negative country in the world, the Green Destination Silver Award is yet another significant achievement in the field of sustainable tourism. Wed, 29 May 2024 06:12:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-announces-first-holiday-inn-hotel-in-bhutan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-announces-first-holiday-inn-hotel-in-bhutan/ The signing of Holiday Inn Thimphu further strengthens IHG’s presence in the South-West Asia region Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:43:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-opens-borders-to-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-opens-borders-to-tourists/ Bhutan opens borders to tourists with daily sustainable fee; Indians to pay Rs 1,200 per day Bhutan’s Ambassador to India, Major General Vetsop Namgyel said fully-vaccinated travellers are now welcome and tourists would no longer be required to be quarantined upon arrival. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:08:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-brands-celebrate-bhutans-september-re-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxury-brands-celebrate-bhutans-september-re-opening/ Luxury hotels and suppliers are counting down the days until the reopening of Bhutan on 23 September 2022, when the kingdom will welcome tourists for the first time in two and a half years. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:15:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-to-reopen-borders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-to-reopen-borders/ Bhutan will reopen its borders to international travellers from 23 September 2022, allowing Amankora’s five lodges to once again offer unparalleled journeys of discovery through this mystical Himalayan Kingdom. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:38:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aruba-leads-latest-list-of-quarantine-free-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aruba-leads-latest-list-of-quarantine-free-destinations/ Aruba, the Pacific Islands, Bhutan, Timor-Leste and Mongolia have all been added to the UK quarantine-free travel list. Guests arriving from the countries will no longer be expected to self-isolate. Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:14:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-gangtey-opens-to-luxury-travellers-in-bhutan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-gangtey-opens-to-luxury-travellers-in-bhutan/ Following the successful launch of three lodges in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha earlier this year, Six Senses Gangtey has become the fourth property in the Six Senses Bhutan journey to open. Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:59:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Gangtey-Lodge-appoints-Lemongrass-to-UK-sales-representation-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Gangtey-Lodge-appoints-Lemongrass-to-UK-sales-representation-role/ The multi-award winning Gangtey Lodge, Bhutan, has appointed specialist PR and sales agency Lemongrass Marketing as its new representation within the UK and Irish markets. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:37:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-bhutan-welcomes-first-three-lodges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/six-senses-bhutan-welcomes-first-three-lodges/ Located in the colourful Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, Six Senses Bhutan celebrates its highly-anticipated arrival with the opening of its first three lodges in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:27:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dhradhul-to-lead-tourism-council-of-bhutan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dhradhul-to-lead-tourism-council-of-bhutan/ Dorji Dhradhul has joined the Tourism Council of Bhutan as director general. Prior to joining the organisation, Dhradhul served as dzongda (chief administrator) of Gasa District. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-welcomes-launch-of-new-helicopter-transfer-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-welcomes-launch-of-new-helicopter-transfer-service/ Officials at the Tourism Council of Bhutan have welcomed the launch of a new helicopter transfer service run by Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services. The new service will allow visitors the opportunity to see the mountain kingdom like never before. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:25:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-moves-into-bhutan-with-two-new-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-moves-into-bhutan-with-two-new-properties/ Known by many as one of the “happiest countries in the world,” leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International has announced its expansion to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The company will bring its contemporary dusitD2 brand to the Kingdom’s capital city of Thimphu, as well as to scenic Punakha. The first of these projects, the dusitD2 Thimphu, will launch in 2017. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 10:01:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-in-track-for-record-tourism-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-in-track-for-record-tourism-year/ The Tourism Council of Bhutan has announced an increase in visitor numbers to the country between January and September 2014, which compared to the same period last year. Visitor numbers rose to 88,138 from 75,771 people, becoming one of the most successful tourism years for the Himalayan Kingdom. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:17:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-airline-enters-bhutan-aviation-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-airline-enters-bhutan-aviation-market/ Tashi Air, operating as Bhutan Airlines, Bhutan’s first privately owned airline has announced the launch of a new daily international route between Paro and Bangkok, allowing visitors a second choice of airline when visiting the mountain kingdom. The inaugural flight to the Land of the Thunder Dragon will take place on October 10th 2013 from Bangkok where the airline’s Airbus 320 is based. Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:21:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-council-of-bhutan-launches-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-council-of-bhutan-launches-new-website/ The Tourism Council of Bhutan has launched a new website, offering travel information and advice to all visitors to the country. The website includes an interactive map, which breaks the country down into Eastern, Central and Western regions, providing information and locations of all available trekking routes, Dzongs, monasteries, hotels and attractions in each. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:55:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-boosting-presence-in-uk-outbound-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bhutan-boosting-presence-in-uk-outbound-tourism-market/ Latest yearly tourism figures for Bhutan show a significant increase in the number of UK visitors to the country in 2011 compared to 2010. A total of 37,481 international visitors entered Bhutan in 2011 representing a 38 per cent increase from the 27,196 in 2010. Of those 2,795 were British compared to 772 from the previous year – an increase of 1,023.  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:44:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-council-of-bhutan-delivers-statement-on-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-council-of-bhutan-delivers-statement-on-earthquake/ A powerful earthquake hit Sikkim on September 18, 2011 and fairly powerful tremors were also experienced in Bhutan at around 1840 hours. No tourists in Bhutan at the time of the earthquake were harmed. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-steps-up-to-organise-bhutans-first-travel-trade-show/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-steps-up-to-organise-bhutans-first-travel-trade-show/ The third PATA Annual Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference will take place in Paro, Bhutan, February 3rd-7th, 2012 – the first such event in the mountainous kingdom. The official theme for the event will be High Value Tourism – Low Impact Footprints. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:20:09 +0000