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Tourists in Ladakh advised not to stay near Pangong Lake without prior booking
Extending to almost 160km with one-third lying in India and the other two-thirds in China, the Pangong Lake is the world’s highest saltwater water body at an altitude of 4,350 metre, and a great attraction for the tourists visiting Ladakh.

Updated on Jun 19, 2022 09:11 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Leh
Traveling to Europe during the summer? Consider this
- As travelers set off on vacations to avenge being grounded thanks to the pandemic, they are getting a reality check.

Published on Jun 18, 2022 09:44 AM IST
Venezuela's Caracas and Qatar's Doha pledge direct flights from October
Venezuela's government has announced direct flights to Algeria and Iran along with Doha, the capital of Qatar

Updated on Jun 17, 2022 09:08 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Japan seeing few travellers and tour visits, a week after wary border reopening
It could be a while until Japan starts to see tourist groups experience a matcha tea ceremony in Kyoto, tackle the ascent of Mount Fuji and witness the holy island of Miyajima before it fully reopens by the end of the year.

Updated on Jun 17, 2022 08:58 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Portugal to speed up visa issuance to attract workers, students, digital nomads
Portugal's minister for parliamentary affairs Ana Catarina Mendes said that a new type of visa has been created, the work-seeker visa, which allows entry into Portuguese territory of foreign nationals looking to work for up to 180 days.
Updated on Jun 16, 2022 09:29 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Lisbon
Disney resort offers round-the-world package trip to all 12 parks on private jet
With theme park attendances and tourism more generally recovering from the pandemic, Disney's latest offering is its most luxurious yet, to fly 75 mega-fans around the world in July 2023, with VIP visits to Disney resorts in California, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Paris and Florida.

Updated on Jun 16, 2022 09:19 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Which international spots are best for female solo travellers?
Rohit Khattar, founder of ikigai travel recommend several places that are suitable for both new and experienced travellers, one can choose as per their budget:

Published on Jun 15, 2022 04:26 PM IST
Caravan tourism: Kerala Tourism to launch aggressive national campaign
- After the success of its roadshows in Europe and the Middle-East, and various partnership meets in four major metro cities in India, Kerala Tourism has embarked on an intensive marketing drive to showcase and promote its Caravan Tourism initiative across India.

Published on Jun 15, 2022 04:13 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Posted by Parmita Uniyal
Meditation tourism in India: One for the soul
Looking for a sojourn that allows you to reconnect with yourself and Nature? There are an array of meditation and spiritual retreats to choose from

Updated on Jun 15, 2022 12:25 PM IST
Canada to end Covid-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air, rail travel
Last week, Canada suspended random Covid-19 testing at all its airports for the rest of June to ease long waiting times that travellers have been facing and will announce on Tuesday, end of coronavirus vaccine mandate for domestic air, rail and outbound international travel

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 09:34 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Hong Kong's ease of travel curbs, surge in international flights spike Covid-19
In recent months, Hong Kong authorities halved hotel quarantine for new arrivals to seven days, allowed non-residents to enter the city again and eased the system of flight suspensions for airlines that brought in people who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Updated on Jun 13, 2022 09:33 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Turkey bets on modern cruise hub to boost struggling tourism industry
The cruise port of Galataport Istanbul in Turkey is home to a shopping centre, a hotel, cultural venues and a restaurant owned by Turkish butcher Nusret Gokce, better known as Salt Bae, the social media star who sprinkles salt on steaks in front of celebrity customers.

Updated on Jun 12, 2022 08:50 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Punjab to develop Ranjit Sagar Lake in Pathankot as tourist destination
While special focus was laid on the development of Ranjit Sagar Lake, various other sites having the potential to be developed as tourist spots were showcased during the investors' summit organised by the Punjab government

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 09:24 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the Covid-19 test requirement for international travel will end early Sunday morning but it will continue to monitor state of the coronavirus pandemic and will reassess the need for a testing requirement if the situation changes.
Updated on Jun 11, 2022 09:12 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Washington
Perth to Sydney: An epic train journey connecting two oceans
- During the four days of travel, the train roves through three Aussie states Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales and touches their respective capital cities – Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.

Updated on Jun 10, 2022 08:39 PM IST
5 travel and holiday-ready snacks to carry on your next trip

Updated on Jun 10, 2022 11:00 AM IST
Japan tentatively reopens borders to overseas visitors on package tours
Japan would need to fully reopen its border for tourism to deliver a serious cash injection to the economy, harness the upside of a weak yen by giving overseas visitors greater purchasing power, helping offset some of the negative effects like higher import costs for consumers and firms.

Updated on Jun 10, 2022 08:52 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Brazil asks Mexico to fix electronic authorisation glitches delaying travellers
Mexico ended a visa-waiver program for Brazilians in December 2021 but Brazil natives traveling by air can enter Mexico if they submit a so-called electronic authorization form 30 days before travelling.

Updated on Jun 10, 2022 08:42 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mexico City
Thailand plans to end last of pandemic-era curbs on tourists
- Foreign nationals are currently required to upload details of vaccinations and proof of medical insurance of at least $10,000 before departure to secure the Thailand Pass, which allows Covid-negative visitors a waiver of quarantine on arrival and free mobility in the country.
Published on Jun 09, 2022 02:11 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
Tourists seeking cheap holidays flock to Turkey, Turkish Airline stock takes off
With the lira losing 22% of its value against the dollar so far in 2022, the droves of tourists flocking back to Turkey are boosting hopes that both Turkish Airlines and the discount-carrier Pegasus Airlines, up 96% this year, can soon return to capacity levels seen before the pandemic.

Updated on Jun 08, 2022 08:56 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
World Ocean Day: Just keep swimming
On world ocean day, people who spend the most amount of time in and under the water, share what the ocean means to them

Published on Jun 08, 2022 12:22 PM IST
Rail rendezvous: The most scenic train routes in India
Fancy a ride along lush farms, babbling brooks or through tunnels in the midst of hills? Hop on for a journey through India like never before

Published on Jun 07, 2022 06:58 PM IST
World Ocean Day: Sail away to the ocean deep
The life of a sailor can be difficult in many ways especially as they have to be away from their families for more than six months at a stretch

Published on Jun 07, 2022 05:18 PM IST
Tourists visiting Japan told to wear masks in public or risk getting kicked out
- Travel companies will be required to explain the rules and book tours only for customers who have agreed to comply. That will include a warning that the tourists could be asked to leave Japan if they disobey the rules.

Published on Jun 07, 2022 01:15 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
USA's new travel strategy to ramp up international tourism hit hard by Covid-19
USA's ‘National Travel and Tourism Strategy’ sets a goal of 90 million international visitors by 2027 who will spend an estimated $279 billion annually, topping pre-pandemic levels

Updated on Jun 06, 2022 08:04 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Turkey scraps all Covid-19 test restrictions for Indian tourists to boost travel
Earlier, Indian travellers were required to submit either a vaccination certificate or an RT-PCR test report to visit Turkey but now no longer have to show proof of vaccination against coronavirus or proof of recovery from the disease or a negative RT-PCR test result

Updated on Jun 06, 2022 06:49 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mumbai
UK to work with aviation industry as Europe airports struggle with rebound
Airports across Europe have struggled to cope with a post-pandemic travel rebound in demand but British airports have been particularly hit by major disruption over the past week

Updated on Jun 05, 2022 06:55 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
Tourism ministry launches national strategy for sustainable tourism
- The Scheme will encourage the adoption of principles of sustainable tourism including environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability, the ministry said.

Published on Jun 05, 2022 01:08 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi [india]
Spain to relax work permit rules, grant more work visas to foreigners
Labour shortages have been reported in Spain's tourism, agriculture, construction and technology industries and the government intends to grant more temporary visas for sectors that need workers
Updated on Jun 04, 2022 06:41 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Madrid