Govt to organise ‘Sun Rise Festival’ at Dong to promote tourism: Khandu

In a significant move to boost tourism in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced the launch of the ‘Sun Rise Festival’ in Dong, Anjaw district, the easternmost village in India. Scheduled from December 29 to January 2, the...

Iran-Turkey co-op help boost tourism around Shams Tabrizi mausoleum, expert says

TEHRAN - Joint tourism cooperation between Iran and Turkey could increase the number of visitors to the northwestern Iranian city of Khoy, a local tourism expert said on Thursday. Mohammad Rezaei, a tourism expert in Khoy, told Mehr news agency...

Tourists visiting popular sand dunes could face £2,331 fines for 1 reason

Holidaymakers planning a trip to the popular Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan, USA, have been issued a stern warning: prepare for your visit or face potential fines of up to £2,331. The stunning sand dunes, which offer breathtaking views across the...

Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Board partners with ATOAI to strengthen sustainable adventure tourism

The Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board (MPEDB) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to promote sustainable adventure tourism across the state. The Memorandum of...

Hanoi Train begins official operation, offering tourists unique travel travel experience

Hanoi (VNA) – The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh. As the...

India News | Arunachal Pradesh CM Announces Five-day 'Sun Rise Festival' to Boost Tourism

Anjaw (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 6 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday announced a five-day 'Sun Rise Festival' at Dong village in an attempt to boost tourism in the northeastern state. The 'Sun Rise...

National parks department wins four Thailand Tourism Awards for nature attractions

Three other destinations received the Thailand Tourism Outstanding Awards: Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park in Phetchaburi, Phu Pha Thoep National Park in Mukdahan, and Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei. Notably, Phu Pha Thoep National Park also...

Tourist gentrification

Since the founding of the independent Cypriot state in 1960, and the simultaneous, spectacular rise of tourism, especially in the coastal city of Famagusta, back then a shining star attracting Hollywood celebrities, which, due to war,...

UK tourists issued major update on EU entry exit system as October launch date confirmed

After years of delays, the European Union's new border checks will finally come into effect from October 12. Despite concerns from British travellers waiting at the border of the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar has said there will be "no queues" upon the...

NEW TOURISM DIRECTOR TO PROMOTE TAYLOR

Johnson wants city ready for ‘prime time’ The city’s new downtown and tourism director wants to create a community where residents stay, merchants thrive and visitors flock. Sean Johnson, who started Aug. 25, is the liaison between City Hall and...

Five-Day ‘Sun Rise Festival’ Announced In Arunachal To Boost Tourism, CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday announced a five-day 'Sun Rise Festival' at Dong village in an attempt to boost tourism in the northeastern state. The 'Sun Rise Festival' is scheduled to be held in Arunachal Pradesh from...

Horwath: The Challenge Of Building Paraguay’s Hotel And Tourism Identity

With almost half a century of experience in Paraguay and more than 100 years internationally, Horwath HTL stands as one of the leading consultancies in hospitality, tourism, and leisure. As part of Crowe Global – the eighth largest network of...

Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey begins in Andamans

Port Blair, To develop better tourism policies and world-class infrastructure facilities, the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has started Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an official...

Tanzania’s tourism earnings rise by 10.3pc as park visitors hit 538,000

Dar es Salaam. Tourism earnings from Tanzania’s national parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area rose by 10.3 percent in the year to March 2025, reaching Sh164.3 billion, driven by a steady increase in visitor numbers. According to the latest...

After 3 years of record visitor spending, is tourism growth slowing?

New Hanover County's visitor spending reached a record $1.14 billion in 2024, a 1.5% increase from the previous year. The rate of tourism growth has slowed significantly compared to the double-digit increases seen in the years immediately...

Tourists advised to skip Europe's 'most overrated city' for quieter alternative

Popularity doesn't necessarily equate to quality. Some famous destinations aren't worth a spot on your bucket list, as Icelandair's commissioned analysis of 30 popular European destinations has shown. Their research aimed to highlight those places...

Thailand: Innovation, Connectivity Boost Tourism and Industry

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) took a major step in advancing digital tourism in Thailand by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thai Digital Platform Social Enterprise Co., Ltd. (TAGTHAi). The agreement was...

Tourist notices one worrying thing 10 minutes into Devon visit

This North Devon town has long been recognised as a key shopping destination. People from neighbouring towns travel to use its high street and Pannier Market for essentials and gifts, but with the booming online shopping scene and owners...

The crash of the funicular, which is popular with tourists, has shocked Portugal

The animal abuse tourist traps you need to be aware of: How holidaymakers are being duped into participating in cruelty... from cock-fighting to donkey-riding

Blood is beginning to pool to one side of the arena. It stays vivid, clotting, for a few minutes before oxidising and evaporating into Bali's hot summer climate. Hundreds of spectators are bearing down on the scene as one man steps forward. His...