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Southern Chinese tourism hotspot, Sanya, imposes Covid-19 lockdown measures
In effort to curb a fresh Covid-19 cluster, non-essential venues may be suspended in southern Chinese tourism hotspot - Sanya but certain narrower areas in the city are allowed to keep their Covid-19 policy at normal level
Updated on Aug 04, 2022 10:04 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Beijing
Airbnb sees third-quarter revenue above estimates as summer bookings surge
Travellers across Europe and North America have made early bookings to visit their favourite tourist spots both domestic and international, accelerating demand for the company's long-term vacation rentals.
Published on Aug 03, 2022 10:41 PM IST
Reuters |
Spain witnesses travel boom, edges closer to pre-pandemic tourism levels
Before the Covid-19 pandemic put a halt to travel in 2020, Spain received a total of 38.2 million tourists in 2019, with 8.8 million visiting in June.
Updated on Aug 02, 2022 04:18 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Madrid
Thailand's international tourism jump to power GDP growth to 5-year high in 2023
Thailand, the tourism-reliant nation, has eased Covid-19 travel curbs, waived visa requirements and relaxed business restrictions to lure international travellers as soaring inflation has derailed the recovery in domestic consumption and investments
Updated on Aug 02, 2022 04:03 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Travel-friendly skincare ingredients that are a must for your next vacation
Looking for the best skincare tips for your next holiday? We've put together a skincare routine with ingredients that leave skin feeling like jello and can withstand stressful airports, jetlag, call sheets, crafts tables, sun and so on
Updated on Aug 02, 2022 11:36 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Japan rules out travel curbs despite Tokyo's new Covid-19 cases touching record
Japan is cautiously and slowly reopening its borders. It has set a daily cap on visa entries and requires tourists to be on chaperoned tour groups. Despite the resurgence of new Covid-19 cases, PM Fumio Kishida has ruled out re-imposing nationwide movement curbs in the near future.
Updated on Jul 29, 2022 09:33 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Has the travel landscape changed as a result of remote work?
While some employees go back to the office this year, many others continue to work from home. The places where people live, work, and even travel have all transformed as a result of this seismic transformation
Published on Jul 28, 2022 02:48 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
After digital nomads, ‘slomads’ take their work on travel but for longer time
Remote and flexible working has boomed since coronavirus lockdowns lifted globally and a rise in digital nomad visas. "Slomads" still travel around the globe taking their work with them but are choosing to spend longer in one location to enjoy a richer cultural experience or be more eco-conscious.
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 09:58 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Lisbon
US witnesses spike in airline bookings but travellers are not spending
Visitor spending is taking longer to recover than visitor arrivals in US. It’ll take until 2025 for international tourism spending to hit pre-pandemic levels even though inbound airline bookings are nearly back to normal.
Updated on Jul 28, 2022 09:30 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Singapore sees spike in new arrivals, Indians make up second-highest percentage
There has been an increase in tourists visiting Singapore in the first half of 2022, with Indians being the second-highest nationality to visit the island nation after Indonesia.
Updated on Jul 26, 2022 02:32 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Sikkim sees massive growth of the tourism industry post Covid-19
According to tourism department records, as many as 3.08 lakh domestic travellers visited the hill state of Sikkim between October last year and March 2022, with January being the most profitable month for various stakeholders of the sector at 98,456 visitors.
Updated on Jul 24, 2022 08:37 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Gangtok
Dover in UK, a departure point for France, eases backlog of tourist passengers
The peak in road traffic around the Port of Dover comes as travel chaos continues to plague the UK, with staff shortages disrupting air travel and strikes and extreme temperatures hampering trains.
Updated on Jul 24, 2022 08:07 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Qantas flight cancellations spiral, airline struggles to cope with rebound
Little more than half of Qantas’ domestic services were on time in June. Only 58.4% of the airline’s flights left on time and 59.1% arrived on time, a poorer performance than in May and worse than rival Virgin.
Updated on Jul 21, 2022 10:25 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Arunachal's Hollongi greenfield airport set to be operational from August 15
AAI conducts first flight test landing at Arunachal greenfield airport, State Civil Aviation Minister Nakap Nalo said the pilots appreciated the runway and other infrastructure at the airport after the test landing.
Updated on Jul 20, 2022 09:54 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Itanagar
Tourist train endangers some of Mexico's oldest pre-historic sites
Activists say the heavy, high-speed rail project in Mexico will fragment the coastal jungle and will run often above the roofs of fragile limestone caves known as cenotes. Inside those water-filled caves are archaeological sites that have lain undisturbed for millennia.
Updated on Jul 20, 2022 09:37 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mexico City
Travel fitness tips: 6 Yoga exercises for long layovers
Check out these 6 Yoga exercises for long layovers to make your journey smoother and also assist you in making it a fruitful one as it will improve your mood and affect your interaction with others during the travel.
Updated on Jul 18, 2022 09:10 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Qantas forecasts more travel bumps ahead after passengers blast chaos
Passengers angered by delays and cancelations have lashed out at the airline and Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce, particularly over a decision to shed thousands of jobs. The carrier had Australia’s worst domestic flight-cancellation record in May, scrapping 7.6% of its services, or one in 13.
Updated on Jul 17, 2022 04:25 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Paris boutiques benefit from splurge by American tourists as Euro slides
American tourists were thronging Paris's Avenue Montaigne this week, browsing in the luxury boutiques, which include designer names such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci. The weak euro is big draw for tourists, particularly Americans who are key growth driver for the European luxury goods sector
Updated on Jul 15, 2022 09:27 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris
Greece sees spike in tourists, expects economy growth due to tourism boom
The tourism sector is vital for Greece and the industry accounts for about a fifth of its economy and more than a quarter of jobs. While a cost-of-living crisis means European consumers have cut back on some spending, foreign travel has proven an exception and tourists are flocking to Greece.
Updated on Jul 11, 2022 09:27 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Singapore cruise industry resumes port calls, will Indians return?
Singapore's first port call were to Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas and Resorts World Cruises' Genting Dream which docked at Port Klang in Malaysia and Indonesia's Batam and Bintan islands respectively. Both cruise ships are homeported in Singapore
Updated on Jul 11, 2022 08:59 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Singapore
Hong Kong’s hotel quarantine makes tourism face hurdle under China demand
Hong Kong’s 24,000 designated hotel quarantine rooms for August until the end of October are struggling to meet demand, as recent decisions to slash isolation to seven days and reopen the border to non-residents prompted a surge of travellers who snapped up reservations sometimes months in advance.
Updated on Jul 08, 2022 08:53 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Sikkim, West Bengal sign agreement to ease travel for tourists, boost tourism
The agreement will allow West Bengal-registered commercial vehicles to drop tourists at their hotels in different travel destinations of Sikkim.
Updated on Jul 07, 2022 09:40 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Siliguri
Indo-Nepal bus service begins from Siliguri after two years of Covid-19
The Siliguri-Kakkarvitta-Kathmandu bus will run on a regular basis from Tenzing Norgay bus terminus at 2 pm, will cover 615km and reach Kathmandu the next morning at around 7 am. The ticket is priced at Rs1500 per person.
Updated on Jul 07, 2022 08:56 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Siliguri (west Bengal) [india]
Sri Lanka mulls to tap tourists from India for quick tourism revival amid crisis
Sri Lanka authorities will hold roadshows starting next month in five Indian cities to attract travellers seeking “wellness, leisure, and Ramayana-trail,” tours, corporate functions and destination weddings
Updated on Jul 06, 2022 08:11 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Covid-19 travel: Thailand may get pricier for tourists with dual hotel rates
Thailand’s tourism ministry plans to ask hotel operators to implement a dual-tariff structure under which foreign visitors may be charged rates similar to pre-pandemic days while locals may continue to enjoy discounted rates
Updated on Jul 06, 2022 07:53 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Hajj 2022: Date, history, significance of Muslims pilgrimage and Day of Arafah
Hajj 2022: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history and significance of the Muslims' pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and the importance of the Day of Arafah, ahead of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakra Eid
Updated on Jul 06, 2022 02:09 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
British Airways scraps 800 more flights as UK waives airlines slot rules
The move by British Airways to scrap 800 more flights follows the UK’s decision to waive rules requiring airlines to use take-off and landing slots or lose them the next season.
Updated on Jul 05, 2022 08:10 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Spain sees spike in tourism levels, still under pre-pandemic levels
Foreign tourists spent 8.02 billion euros ($8.36 billion) in Spain in May, up from 1.4 billion euros in the same month last year and almost as much as the 8.14 billion euros in May 2019
Updated on Jul 04, 2022 05:55 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Madrid
Thailand discourages discounts to lure tourists, focuses on selling premium
'We cannot let people come to Thailand and say because it's cheap. Instead they should say 'because it works, it's reasonable', that's where we can increase value," Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at an event at Bangkok's main international airport to promote tourism
Updated on Jul 04, 2022 05:42 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bangkok
Venice introduces mandatory day-trippers' reservation and fee
Tourists who choose not to stay overnight in hotels or other lodgings will have to sign up online for the day they plan to come and pay a fee. These range from 3 to 10 euros ($3.15 to $10.50) per person, depending on advance booking and whether it's peak season or the city is very crowded.
Updated on Jul 02, 2022 11:19 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Chayanika Das
