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Travel experiences have a profound impact on our lives, opening our minds to and enhancing our fascination with different cultures, landscapes and ways of life. One travel company making a big buzz in the industry is Helloworld Travel Limited. The Australian-based company was recently welcomed into the Ensemble Travel Group network, further expanding its influence in the industry. With over 2,000 outlets across Australia and New Zealand, the merger marks the start of an exciting new chapter for both companies.Emerge as a global leader in the travel industryHelloworld Travel Limited is an industry giant in its home territory of Australia…
Home » Tourism News » Benin boosts tourism industry with new visa-free travel policy to 36 countries including Bahamas, South Africa, Singapore Sunday, July 21, 2024Reading time: 4 minutesBenin, a small but vibrant country in West Africa, borders Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger and has a short coastline on the Bight of Benin. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Benin is known as the birthplace of the mighty Kingdom of Dahomey. The country’s diverse landscapes, from savannahs and mountains to beautiful beaches, add to its appeal.Capitals and major citiesPorto-Novo is Benin’s official capital, while Cotonou is its…
Home » Namibia Travel News » Namibia boosts tourism with new visa-free travel policy to 53 countries including Brazil, UK and Schengen countries Sunday, July 21, 2024Reading time: 6 minutesNamibia was formerly known as Southwest Africa. Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia is known for the Namib Desert, which stretches along the Atlantic coast. The country boasts a diverse wildlife population, including a large cheetah population, and is world-famous for the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the highest in the world, and Etosha National Park, one of the world’s leading nature reserves. The majority of international tourists to Namibia come from…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno has called on all parties to wait for the results of the investigation into the tourist helicopter crash that occurred in Badung, Bali, on Friday (19/7/24).”While we are concerned, we are grateful that there were no casualties. However, this is an issue that must continue to be investigated and pursued and we should not blame each other while we await the results of the investigation,” he said on Saturday, July 20, 2024.The minister said he was once offered a ride on a tourist helicopter.”The helicopter had gone…
Image credit: Getty ImagesArticle information Author: Flora Drury Role: BBC News4 hours agoWhen planning a vacation, Afghanistan isn’t high on most people’s list of must-visit destinations.Decades of conflict have meant few tourists have dared to set foot in the Central Asian country since its heyday as part of a hippie trail in the 1970s, and the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has thrown the future of its surviving tourism industry into further uncertainty.But a quick scroll through social media shows that tourism has not only survived, but is thriving in its own very niche way.”5 reasons why you should…
Hospitals in Kolkata and its suburbs, where many patients from neighbouring Bangladesh have been a lifeline for the city’s health sector, have now seen a significant drop in numbers, and some doctors fear that seriously ill Bangladeshi patients will not be seen and treatment will be delayed as visas have been suspended due to the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh. “As per estimates, India has seen a 48% increase in medical tourists from Bangladesh in 2023 compared to 2022. As many as 449,000 patients from Bangladesh will visit India in 2023, with a majority of them coming to West Bengal for…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir aims to boost golf tourism by hosting international tournaments and promoting top courses in Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmir Tourism Department are working to establish Kashmir Valley as a world-class golfing destination.LG Advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar recently vowed to strengthen golf tourism in Kashmir. Golfers flock to the valley every year between April and November, attracted by the beautiful courses at Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. To promote golf tourism, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha recently inaugurated the 44th PSPB Inter-Unit Golf Tournament at Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar. Lt.…
“I’ve lived here for 26 years and I have to say this place has lost its charm,” says Alexis Hauser, pointing to the most beautiful waterfall I’ve ever seen.On a scorching hot July morning in Lauterbrunnen, a Swiss village in the Bernese Alps, a tongue of a glacier leads down into fields populated by herds of bell-ringing cows. Over the centuries, Lauterbrunnen’s beauty has inspired Shelley and Byron, and in 1911, the teenage hiker John Tolkien, who later used the valley as the model for his legendary town of Rivendell.But this idyllic landscape is now under threat. Lauterbrunnen is on…
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) reported this Friday that the number of tourists who visited Costa Rica in the first half of this year increased by 14.5% compared to the same period in 2023. “From January to June this year, 1,532,443 tourists visited Costa Rica by air, an increase of 14.5% compared to the same period in 2023,” the ICT noted in its semi-annual report. The institute noted that 92% of visitors will arrive by air, primarily from the United States and Canada. “The strong results for the first half of 2024 are […] “This report demonstrates a dynamic,…
Home » Breaking News » Yemen boosts tourism with visa exemptions for nine countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE Saturday, July 20, 2024Reading time: 6 minutesBoasting a rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, Yemen is fast becoming a must-visit destination for travelers seeking unique experiences. The country is a fascinating mix of historical sites, ancient architecture and natural beauty. Yemen’s visa-free policy for travelers from nine countries – Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Sudan – makes travel more accessible and encourages exploration.Tourists can immerse themselves in historic cities like Sanaa, known for its traditional adobe…