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Five Under-The-Radar Travel Destinations The UN Says You Should Visit

November 15, 2024 admin

As a year of travel that was marked largely by overtourism protests in Barcelona, Oaxaca and Venice draws to a close, the appeal of offbeat vacations continues to grow. To wit, consider these spots you’ve likely never heard of: secluded Graciosa Island on the Azores, the remote fishing village Roches Noires in northeastern Mauritius, or…

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China Launches “Exile Route” Experience For Tourists, Sparking Social Media Debate

November 8, 2024 admin

The Ningguta exile tourism project has sparked mixed reactions on social media. A unique tourism experience is being introduced in Heilongjiang province, China, where tourists can walk the back-breaking difficult routes of former exiles while wearing handcuffs and prisoner uniforms, according to South China Morning Post. In an effort to increase tourism and revenue, the…

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Entry Fee Issued For Mount Fuji Hikers Amid New Crowd Control Measures

July 1, 2024 admin

Monthly visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million first in March, and then again in April and May. Japan: Mount Fuji’s summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat over-tourism on the Japanese volcano’s most popular trail. An entry fee of 2,000 yen ($13) plus an optional donation is being charged…

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Srinagar Recognised As “World Craft City”, To “Boost” Handicraft Sector

June 24, 2024 admin

Tourism in Srinagar is also set to benefit significantly from this recognition (File) Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council, an official spokesperson said here. The recognition would boost the handloom and handicraft sector, which will benefit tourism and…

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Thailand Targets Tourism Boost With Longer Stays For Visitors, Students

May 28, 2024 admin

Tourism is a key driver of Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy and a big source of employment. Bangkok: Thailand’s government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters….

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By 2100, Some Destinations Will Lose Half Their Nice Weather Days

April 22, 2024 admin

The greatest climate change impacts are expected in tropical destinations. Spring is officially underway in North America and Europe, and crowds have rushed to dine out on terraces, bike along flowery meadows and boat in parks. It’s a window of pleasant weather that scientists predict will give way to another record-breaking scorcher of a summer….

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Thailand To Waive Visa Requirements For Indians To Draw More Tourists

October 31, 2023 admin

Thailand is targeting about 28 million arrivals this year (Representational) Bangkok: Thailand will waive visa requirements for arrivals from India and Taiwan from next month to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw in more tourists as the high season approaches. Thailand in September scrapped visa requirements for Chinese…

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‘Mission mode’ for tourism in Union Budget, but no increase in allocation

February 1, 2023 admin

The Union Budget 2023 incentivised domestic tourism for the middle class, announcing sector-specific skilling and entrepreneurship development to achieve the objectives of the Dekho Apna Desh initiative. Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: H.S. Manjunath Upto 50 new tourist destinations will be developed; an information-driven app will be created for tourists; and ‘’Unity…

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