Tourism
- Middle East
Dubai relaxes liquor sale rules, tax scrapped to boost tourism
Jeddah: In an aim to boost the country’s economic and social standing to attract more foreign tourists, the United Arab Emirates further relaxed some rules, which were based on Islamic norms. As…
- India
Desist from tourism plans at Parasnath Hills, Sammed Shikharji: VHP to Jharkhand govt
Indore: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday opposed the Jharkhand government’s plan to develop Parasnath Parvat and Tirtharaj Sammed Shikharji in the eastern state as eco-tourism spots and sought protection for the…
- India
Beach festival can contribute extensively to tourism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said Beach Tourism Festival can contribute extensively to tourism in the state. He said this while inaugurating the Bekal International Beach Tourism Festival. Bekal in…
- Middle East
Turkey upbeat on tourism growth for 2023
Ankara: Turkish officials and industry insiders are optimistic about the country’s tourism growth in 2023, as they believe a robust rebound in tourism this year and a weak currency will add momentum…
- Andhra Pradesh
Planning is crucial to improve tourism across AP: Min RK Roja
Chittoor: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Welfare RK Roja on Sunday said that tourism development is crucial to improve tourism across the state. “Planning is important, especially in improving…
- Telangana
Telangana Tourism eyes 20 pc increase in foreign, 30 pc domestic tourist arrivals
Hyderabad: Telangana Tourism expects increase of 20 per cent in foreign tourist arrivals and 30 per cent growth in domestic tourist footfall to the state by end of 2023 as compared to…
- Telangana
Tourism sector booming in Telangana
Hyderabad: With Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao giving priority to the development of tourism sector with the ambition of “Our Telangana – Our Culture – Our Tourism”, the sector is booming across…
- Middle East
Turkey revises tourism targets amid strong activity
Ankara: As tourist inflows beat consensus, Turkey has revised its annual tourism targets upward, counting on the industry to deliver $44 billion in revenues to keep the economy growing. The uptick came…
- Middle East
2 tourists killed, 3 injured in Turkey hot air balloon accident
Ankara: Two Spanish tourists were killed and three others injured on Tuesday in a hot air balloon accident in Turkey’s popular tourist destination of Cappadocia, local authorities said. The balloon belonging to…
- India
Ukraine war casts shadow over Goa’s tourism season
Panaji: Facing uncertainty over charter flights coming to Goa due to the Russia-Ukraine war and visa issues, the tourism sector in Goa has focused on domestic tourists, with the hope of a…
- India
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Assam on Oct 13-14
Guwahati: President Droupadi Murmu will be in Assam for a two-day tour from October 13, in her first visit to the state after taking over the top post, state Tourism Minister Jayanta…
- Andhra Pradesh
2023 to be ‘Visit Andhra Pradesh’ year to foster tourism
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh will observe 2023 as ‘Visit Andhra Pradesh’ year to foster tourism, with particular emphasis on attracting foreign tourists. Towards this, the AP Tourism Development Corporation has developed a GIS-based…
- Hyderabad
TSRTC’s ‘Hyderabad Darshan’ will tour you around city in 12 hours
Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) on Tuesday launched ‘Hyderabad Darshan’, a weekend tour package bus that would drive visitors across the city to seven different destinations, adding more appeal to…
- Telangana
Telangana: Boating facility launched at Asifabad’s irrigation project
Hyderabad: In an initiative to develop a new entertainment channel at Asifabad Kumram bheem irrigation project, the Telangana tourism department has introduced a new boat ride facility, in the Ada village of…
- World
Indonesia’s fuel price hike affects tourism sector
Jakarta: Higher costs are expected to hit Indonesia’s tourism sector after the government raised the price of subsidised fuel by about 30 per cent earlier this month. Tourism operators in the archipelago…
