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Akasa Air begins international flights: Mumbai-Doha route inaugurated

Akasa Air will be rapidly expanding its global footprint in the coming months as it commences international operations with Mumbai-Doha route flights

Akasa Air begins international flights: Mumbai-Doha route inaugurated, more destinations planned (REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo)
Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:59 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mumbai

Solar eclipse fever grips Niagara Falls: Hotel and vintage train prices soar

The solar eclipse will be a busy time both on the Ontario side and the New York side of the Niagara Falls, with numerous special activities planned for tourists

Niagara Falls, Ontario Mayor Jim Diodati, who says the city is preparing to host more than one million visitors during the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse event, poses with a pair of safety glasses at his office in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Solar eclipse fever grips Niagara Falls: Hotel and vintage train prices soar, party spots prepare for massive crowds (REUTERS/Wa Lone/File Photo)
Published on Mar 29, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Niagara Falls, Ontario

Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions, high price deter travellers

Volcanic eruptions in Iceland’s remote areas helped boost travel but those near top tourist spot, Blue Lagoon spa and inhabited areas is deterring foreigners

A view of the lava flowing from the volcano backdropped by the Northern Lights, near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, early Monday, March 25, 2024. Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers (AP Photo/Marco di Marco)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Panama opens new cruise ship terminal to attract tourists amid Canal drought

Panama expands tourism infrastructure with new cruise ship terminal amidst Canal water woes to attract more tourists to the Central American nation.

Aerial view of the new Panama Cruise Terminal in Panama City. The new port is located in the Amador causeway, at the peaceful entrance to the Panama Canal. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP)
Published on Mar 27, 2024 01:24 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Top 5 Middle East destinations that need to be in your 2024 travel list

Here's a guide for Saudi Arabia travel enthusiasts willing to explore untouched destinations in the Middle East, with top 5 that should be in your bucket list

Discovering Middle Eastern allure beyond sand dunes: Top 5 Saudi destinations that need to be in your 2024 travel list (Photos by Twitter/TheSaudiGate/hashimumarali)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 06:10 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Saudi Arabia to unveil Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya tourist destination

Dragon Ball theme park in Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya tourist destination to allow fans journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball Super

Saudi Arabia to unveil Dragon Ball Manga-inspired theme park in Qiddiya tourist destination (Photo by Twitter/DbsHype)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 12:50 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Tourism in Barcelona unaffected by drought restrictions ahead of Easter holiday

Tourism over-saturation ahead of Easter rush is already prompting protests by some Barcelona residents and the drought may exacerbate the issue.

Tourists are seen next to a sign at Sagrada Familia Basilica alerting them of severe drought in Spain's northeastern region and urging them to save water due to low reservoir levels, as Catalonia declares state of emergency, in Barcelona, Spain. Tourism in Barcelona unaffected by drought restrictions, Easter holiday visitors can enjoy their stay (Photo by REUTERS/Nacho Doce)
Published on Mar 24, 2024 12:18 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Barcelona

Dubai set to host world's first flying taxi service with air taxi startup

Joby Aviation Inc. expects to launch its flying taxi service in Dubai before anywhere else, including the air taxi startup’s home turf in the US

Visitors take pictures of the SK Telecom air taxi developed by US company Joby Aviation during the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona on February 26, 2024. Dubai set to host world's first flying taxi service with air taxi startup Joby Aviation. (Photo by PAU BARRENA / AFP)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 01:32 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Tianshui's spicy sensation: Bowl of Malatang sparks tourism frenzy in China

Railway operators extend train services in China's Tianshui after a sudden influx of tourists to the Chinese city as its spicy street food malatang goes viral

Customers hold on to their chosen ingredients at a crowded malatang restaurant in Tianshui, Gansu province. Viral video to tourist magnet: Tianshui's spicy Malatang craze takes China by storm, sparks tourism frenzy (Photo by Twitter/NicoleWang1222)
Published on Mar 23, 2024 01:07 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Greece lifts Golden Visa in bid to ease housing crisis amid rising rents

Greece’s “golden visa” program offers residency to foreigners who invest at least €250,000 in property in the country

Greece lifts Golden Visa threshold in bid to ease housing crisis amid rising rents (Unsplash)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 12:49 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

St. Helena tourism guide: History, food, how to reach, where to stay

With weekly commercial flights and high-speed Internet, a fledgling tourism industry welcomes leisure travellers to St. Helena, remote island in South Atlantic

Tourists take photos of Jonathan, a 192-year-old tortoise, on the lawn of Plantation House on the South Atlantic island of St. Helena. St. Helena tourism guide: History, food, how to reach, where to stay at the remote island in South Atlantic (AP Photo/Nicole Evatt)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 12:31 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jamestown, St. Helena

Blooming beauty: Asia's largest tulip garden opens its gates to tourists

Experience a burst of colours at Asia's largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, as it opens to tourists this weekend.

Tulips bloom at Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden which is set to open on March 23, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Mar 21, 2024 03:32 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar

Holi travel: 10 popular Holi destinations in India to mark festival of colours

From unique camel races to women beating men with sticks, travel to these 10 most spectacular and popular Holi destinations in India to mark festival of colours

Holi 2024 travel: 10 popular Holi destinations in India to celebrate festival of colours (PTI Photo)
Published on Mar 18, 2024 08:51 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Thailand again considers legalising casinos to lure tourists

Thailand's push for casino legalisation aims to compete with Macau and lure tourists, await parliamentary approval

Thailand again considers legalising casinos to lure tourists (File Photo by Photographer: Lisa Marie David/Bloomberg)
Published on Mar 16, 2024 03:49 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bangkok

Colorado snowstorm causes flight cancellations and highway closures

Travel nightmare in Colorado: Snowstorm causes power outages and travel disruptions

People walk during a snowstorm in Boulder, Colorado. The National Weather Service predicts as much as two feet of snow in the front range region of the state. Travel chaos in Colorado amid heavy snowstorm: Travellers stranded as highway shutdown, flights cancelled (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 04:38 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Denver

Fake Santorini in Abu Dhabi to lure luxury travellers

Seeking a luxurious escape? Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi retreat is latest entry in the region’s ultracompetitive hotel scene as an homage to the Greek island.

Greek oasis in heart of Emirates: Fake Santorini in Abu Dhabi to lure luxury travellers (Photo by Twitter/elite_traveler)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Dubrovnik takes bold steps to curb overtourism and revive local community

Dubrovnik plans to lure back locals by banning new rental permits in the Old Town to combat high tourist prices and overcrowding, aiming to meet UNESCO rules.

Dubrovnik is one of Croatia's most visited destinations. The introduction of the euro and joining the Schengen area have boosted visitor numbers. But that has its downsides. (Grgo Jelavic/Pixsell/picture alliance)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Croatia

Singapore simplifies travel: QR codes replace passports at land checkpoints

Travellers arriving and departing Singapore via Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will from March 19 only need a scanned single QR code

Tourists walk on the Supertree skywalk at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Singapore eases travel hassles, introduces QR code system in place of passports for border crossings. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)
Published on Mar 12, 2024 04:05 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Tamil Nadu: Special toy train service between Mettupalayam-Ooty-Coonoor-Ooty

Summer Escapade: Special mountain train returns to Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, will run between Mettupalayam-Ooty-Coonoor to attract foreign tourists

Tamil Nadu: Special toy train service between Mettupalayam-Ooty-Coonoor-Ooty to attract foreign tourists in Nilgiris (Photo by Twitter/SahyogHimachal)
Published on Mar 11, 2024 08:38 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Nilgiris (tamil Nadu) [india]

China Southern Airlines to restore direct flights to Mexico

China Southern Airlines initiates direct flights to Mexico City, twice-weekly flights to depart from Shenzhen; route of longest flight from Guangzhou begins

China Southern Airlines to restore direct flights to Mexico: Gateway to the Americas expands (File Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)
Published on Mar 11, 2024 08:12 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Germany faces travel disruptions: Lufthansa cabin crew strike to disrupt flights

Travel chaos continues in Germany as Lufthansa navigates two-day cabin crew strike next week, which is set to affect flights from Frankfurt and Munich

Lufthansa cabin crews have called a two-day strike next week in the German cities of Frankfurt and Munich, the UFO union announced, days after the airline announced record profits. The strike will cover flights out of Frankfurt on March 12 and flights from Munich on March 13, with Lufthansa subsidiary CityLine also affected. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Published on Mar 10, 2024 05:42 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Kyoto takes action against over-tourism: Gion private alleys closed to tourists

Kyoto's picturesque geisha district, Gion, cracks down on misbehaving tourists, closes private alleys to preserve cultural heritage

People walk along a street in Gion area, Kyoto, western Japan. Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, will be closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district, as complaints grow about misbehaving visitors. (Photo by Kyodo News via AP)
Published on Mar 09, 2024 09:12 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Tokyo

Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb

Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb in Una district via Nagrota and Kangra, aims to cater to tourists arriving via the Vande Bharat train to Kangra district

Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb, announces discounts for soldiers and journalists (File Photo by Unsplash)
Published on Mar 09, 2024 08:50 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla (himachal Pradesh) [india]

Geisha district in Kyoto enforces ban on tourists in response to overtourism

Gion district in Kyoto addresses overtourism by banning visitors from private alleys, responding to residents' concerns.

A crowd of tourists walk on the street near Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, western Japan March 30, 2023. (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 08:15 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Tourists barred from free viewing of Paris Olympics opening ceremony along Seine

French government won't allow tourists free access to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony along the Seine River

Tourists barred from free viewing of Paris Olympics opening ceremony along Seine River (File Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 05:08 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris

Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar flight operations start today

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the flight operations from Dehradun to these three major cities: Ayodhya, Varanasi and Amritsar.

Dehradun launches flight operations to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar from today to boost tourism in Uttarakhand (File Photo by REUTERS)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 04:15 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Dehradun (uttarakhand) [india]

Travelling to Kyoto or Copenhagen? Check out World’s Best Restaurant, Noma

Destination dining room and frequently ranked No. 1 in the world, Noma extends stay in Copenhagen; will launch Japan residency and serve 70 meals from Oct-Dec

Travelling to Kyoto or Copenhagen? Check out World’s Best Restaurant Noma (REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo)
Published on Mar 05, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Travel to these places in North America to watch total solar eclipse on April 8

Where will you be for April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot along a strip of North America. Here's where the eclipse watch parties are

Millions of people will have an opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse that will pass over North America on April 8. Book your tickets and travel to these places in North America to watch total solar eclipse on April 8 (AP Photo)
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 12:32 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New York

Travelling to Portugal? Here are 5 things to know about ‘Florida of Europe’

With 300 days of sunshine per year, Portugal keeps setting new records for the amount of foreign tourist arrivals it draws. Here are 5 things to know about it

Travelling to Portugal? 5 things to know about ‘Florida of Europe’ from gentle lifestyle to attractive tax policies (Photo by Ricardo Resende on Unsplash)
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:54 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Paris tourism: Eiffel Tower reopens after six-day closure due to employee strike

The Eiffel Tower is typically open 365 days a year but the monument was closed to visitors for 6 days due to staff strike over financial management

Visitors queue under the Eiffel Tower to enter, on the day of its reopening after a strike, in Paris on February 25, 2024. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
Published on Feb 25, 2024 04:02 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris
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