Tourism
Helicopter sightseeing banned in Nepal
Helicopter rides for leisure in the Himalayas will soon be a thing of the past at Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park due to an upcoming ban on helicopter sightseeing.
Thailand surpasses 35 million arrivals target for this year
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that international tourist arrivals for this year surpassed its target of 35 million visitors, generating over 1.8 trillion Baht in tourism revenue.
UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism
UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development.
Ministry of Tourism, sanctions 76 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
The Union Tourism Ministry announced that 76 projects, totaling INR 5,287.9 crore, have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with 75 projects now physically complete.
South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025
The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.
Thai e-Visa system goes online on 1st January
Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website.
Singapore arrivals go past the 15-million mark in November
Singapore logged around 15.13 million visitor arrivals as of 30th November 2024, meaning that it has surpassed the lower range of the arrivals estimate for this year.
Regular flights boost numbers to Central Philippine city of Borongan
The latest report from the city government of Borongan, Eastern Samar in the Central Philippines shows that 85,000 tourist arrivals made their way in from January to September 2024.
NCL’s Norwegian Spirit makes its way to the Northern Philippines
Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.
Chulalongkorn University introduces Halal Route app for Muslim travellers to Thailand
Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Centre of Thailand recently launched a new travel app called Halal Route.
Top twenty national parks for stargazing
A new study looked at which national parks are the best for stargazing, with Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, crowned top.
MP among WSJ’s “Go-To Global Destinations for 2025”
Madhya Pradesh (MP) has been recognised by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as one of the "Go-To Global Destinations for 2025".
Inghams adds Norway charter flights from next winter
Inghams will offer a weekly charter from London Gatwick to Bergen next winter, having added Norway as a new destination this year.
Vineyard Vibes with SulaFest 2025
After a five-year hiatus, SulaFest, Asia’s most iconic vineyard music festival, is making a grand comeback with a spectacular two-day celebration on 1st and 2nd, February 2025, at the breathtaking Sula Vineyards in Nashik.
Sri Mandir partners with VedAshram Trust
Sri Mandir, India’s devotional app, has partnered with VedAshram Trust, an esteemed institution under the sacred Sri Panchayati Mahaniravni Akhada, to allow devotees around the world to participate in the Mahakumbh Mela.
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