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Iceland to hike tourism tax to tackle the climate impact of increased travel
Iceland is turning to taxes to reduce the impact exponential growth in tourism has on its pristine wilderness, Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said.
“Tourism has really grown exponentially in Iceland in the last decade and that…
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Passalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como crowned World’s Best Hotel, Oberoi Amarvilas in India’s Agra…
The founders of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars lists have crowned the world’s best hotel for the first time—and it’s Lake Como’s Passalacqua.
The tiny, 24-room hotel only just opened in June 2022 after a years-long restoration to…
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Canada updates travel advisory to India for citizens amid rising tension
Canada updated its travel advisory for India, on Tuesday, amid escalating tension.
The travel advisory focuses on the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It strongly advises against all travel to this region citing the "highly…
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5 Destinations for Slow Travel in India for Senior Travellers
India, a land of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history, offers many travel experiences.
While many travellers seek adventure and excitement, there’s a growing trend among seniors to embrace a more relaxed and…
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UNESCO adds Palestinian prehistoric Tell al-Sultan site to world heritage list
UNESCO inscribed the prehistoric site of Tell al-Sultan, near the Palestinian city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, on its World Heritage List Sunday, in a move criticised by Israel.
Tell al-Sultan, which predates Egypt's pyramids, is…
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Mystery behind the Hanging Pillar at Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh
Lepakshi is a quaint town in Andhra Pradesh, South India. The town is noted for a remarkable architectural marvel that has left the world of tourism and science stunned for centuries now and it’s none other than the Hanging Pillar in the…
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The future of tourism: How climate change is reshaping travel
Holidays are making a comeback after several years of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. Nearly 4 billion passengers boarded international flights in 2022, up from fewer than 2 billion in 2020.
Recent research suggests that people…
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Hong Kong kickstarts glitzy nightlife campaign to boost spending
Hong Kong kicked off a campaign to stimulate its nightlife as officials seek to bolster the city’s attractiveness and revive an economy battered by years of pandemic isolation.
The promotion, called “Night Vibes Hong Kong,” will feature…
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Temporary visa-free entry spurs holiday travel interest in Thailand
Tour products for Thailand with departure dates during the National Day holiday plus the Mid-Autumn festival have mostly sold out, major Chinese travel operators say, attributing the boom to a temporary visa-free entry policy unveiled by…
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‘The Extraordinary Travel Festival’ to be held in Bangkok from 15-17 Nov, 2024
Ric Gazarian announces Bangkok, Thailand as the host city for the second Extraordinary Travel Festival (ETF), scheduled to take place from November 15 to 17, 2024.
The Festival is an event he created to bring together the world’s most…
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