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Sourav Ganguly to visit Tripura tomorrow to promote tourism
Tripura Tourism Ambassador Sourav Ganguly will visit the state Monday, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said in Agartala Sunday. During his two-day itinerary, Ganguly is scheduled to visit two locations – Ujjayanta Palace Museum in…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
Letter: Use TDA budget to offset tourism's downsides
[ Regarding “‘Invest Back Into Our Community': Local Leaders Call for TDA to Reduce Its Tourism Marketing Budget,” Nov. 22, Asheville Watchdog via Xpress:] I fully support the Tourism Development Authority budget being changed…
US-Chch direct flight expected to boost Dunedin tourism
The first direct international flight between the United States and the South Island has been touted as 'huge news' and a boost to Dunedin tourism. History was made yesterday when United Airlines Dreamliner 787-900 touched down at Christchurch…
Thailand Friendly Design Expo 2023 showcases design and tourism innovations
The Thailand Friendly Design Expo 2023, a significant showcase focusing on universal design, health innovations, and tourism, is concluding its run today, December 10. Taking place at BITEC Bangna from December 7-10, the event was opened by Culture…
Japan: Yokohama unveils ambitious plan to boost tourism through sustainability and innovation
Yokohama city of Japan is a popular tourist destination and further intends to grow its tourist influx by making the city more sustainable and smart. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} To realise this…
China slashes visa fees for Thais to boost tourism
China has announced a 25% reduction in visa fees for travelers from several countries, including Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam, and the Philippines. This reduction, effective until the end of 2024, is part of China's efforts to boost foreign…
Letter: Trains, plazas and resilience
[ Regarding “‘Invest Back Into Our Community': Local Leaders Call for TDA to Reduce Its Tourism Marketing Budget,” Nov. 22, Asheville Watchdog via Xpress:] I say we reallocate (don't cut!) Tourism Development Authority funds to…
How travelling to Bali just became cheaper for millions of Aussies
Indonesia expected to scrap tourist tax to Bali Aussies will no longer have to pay $50 per person READ MORE: Qantas cuts prices on flights to Bali from four major cities The Bali 'tourist tax' is set to be axed for 20 countries including Australia.
How an underwater sculpture trail plays a role in the health - and beauty - of the Great Barrier Reef
The widespread demise of coral reefs due to climate change is now a certainty. But what role does art have in our future for coral reefs? Art is about feelings. One of the great challenges today is that we often feel untouched by the problems of…
The UAE Pavilion Features the Launch of the Data-Driven Earth Platform on Nature, Land and Oceans Day at copper 28
THE UAE PAVILION FEATURES THE LAUNCH OF THE DATA-DRIVEN EARTH PLATFORM ON NATURE, LAND AND OCEANS DAY AT COP28 Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Chairman, Department of Tourism and Archaeolo gy, Government of Umm Al Quwain, announced the launch of a…
Grapevine December 9, 2023: Unlawful credentials
Some ministers have a knack for shooting themselves in the foot, and Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, although he does have a couple of successes to his credit, is no exception. According to a report in Haaretz, Cohen has issued instructions for the…
Timor-Leste is coming of age, and has learnt from Sri Lanka's mistakes
Looking out from Wata Bo'o beach, I saw a calm blue sea, the water unruffled, disrupted only intermittently by the splash of a leaping silvery fish. This serene tropical outpost, a thousand miles east of Bali, felt like it might have always been…
Gibraltar deal hinges on use of airport, says Spain's foreign minister
MADRID: A deal over the post-Brexit status of the British territory of Gibraltar depends on agreement over use of the airport, Spain's foreign minister, Jose Manuel Albares, said in an interview published on Sunday. The status of Gibraltar and how…
China is building bridges with groundbreaking visa-free policy | GoKunming
On November 24, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a trial expansion in the scope of unilateral visa-free countries. Starting December 1, 2023, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia joined the list of nations with…
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