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New Delhi: Mobility and tourism go hand in hand, and transformation plans are currently underway across India that have the potential to significantly boost both these sectors. Mobility and tourism are closely linked and transformational plans are currently underway across India that have the potential to significantly boost both these sectors. In January, Roads and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the government’s plan to develop over 200 ropeway projects worth Rs 1.25 trillion over the next five years. This initiative aims to revolutionize travel and tourism, especially in mountain regions. Hello! You are reading a premium article! Subscribe now to…
Two young women are driving toward the Alabama border. The driver is seeking an abortion, which is illegal in Alabama. My friend in the passenger seat reassures me that I won’t get caught because I’ll be leaving the state soon. But less than a mile from the border, blue lights flash and law enforcement officers approach the car with pregnancy tests. This is not a real story. It’s the fever dream of an ad campaign California Gov. Gavin Newson launched this week in Alabama. In an alarming example of state political interference, Mr. Newsom has launched similar campaigns in Arizona…
French couple Pascal Blanc and Susan Blanc are currently visiting Pokhara for a sightseeing tour.The couple was inspired to visit Pokhara after reading the book “Annapurna” by French mountaineer Maurice Herzog, leader of the 1950 French Annapurna Expedition.Herzog’s first ascent of the 8,091-meter-high Annapurna I in June 1950 put Pokhara on the world map and established it as the gateway to the Annapurna region, a trekker’s paradise.In the 1970s and late 1980s, Pokhara remained a favorite destination for Western hippies.On Tuesday, The Post caught up with the couple as they visited the tranquil Lake Fewa. “The sky is hazy. I…
Adam Stewart delivers keynote speech at CTO Sustainability Conference in Grenada Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart says regional stakeholders need to come together and work together to ensure the success of the Caribbean’s tourism sector. Stewart, who delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Sustainable Tourism Conference in Grenada on April 22, said the region’s tourism industry will only grow if there is strong partnership between all sectors, public and private. He said true sustainability can be achieved. The conference, organized by the Caribbean Tourism Board, focused on five key elements for sustainability: People, Planet, Prosperity, Purpose and…
Last year, tourists spent more than 12 million nights in hotels and other accommodations in the state, officials said. PORTLAND, Maine — Maine business owners are looking forward to the summer months, hoping for a successful tourist season. The 2024 Tourism Governors’ Conference held Thursday served as a forum to reflect on the successes of the 2023 tourism season and discuss future strategies to strengthen Maine’s tourism industry. “2023 was a really great year for Maine, with $16 billion in economic impact,” said Steve Lyons, director of the Maine Tourism Authority. Mr. Lyons highlighted the significant contribution of visitors, noting…
MIAMI – Experts say the arrest of a Miami pharmacist is drawing new attention to the prevalence of child sex tourism in Colombia.Authorities said Stefan Andres Correa was searching the 42-year-old man, who was traveling alone, at the exit border as he stepped onto the jet bridge at Miami International Airport to board a flight to Bogota on Friday. It was discovered that he was in possession of approximately nine mobile phones.Some of these devices, prosecutors allege, contained photos and videos of Correa raping girls and sex traffickers’ plans to victimize an 11-year-old girl. It is said that he discovered…
Those dreaming of exploring deeper into Southeast Asia may soon be able to make their dreams come true. Thailand has been at the forefront of proposals for a Schengen-like visa regime to transform travel across Southeast Asian countries. The goal is to promote tourism and economic growth in the region. The initiative, led by Thai Prime Minister Suretta Thavisin, aims to simplify the travel process for tourists. Travelers will be able to travel freely between Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar with a single visa. According to recent reports, the proposed visa regime could significantly increase tourist numbers and…
File photo. How important are movies and tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley’s economy? Santa Clarita is located within the industry-renowned 30-mile zone, with thousands of filming locations located almost anywhere in the world. It is consistently one of the most popular locations for film filming in California. The film and entertainment industry, along with tourism, stands as an important pillar of the Santa Clarita Valley’s vibrant economy. From wide-open ranches to rugged canyons, this region provides a versatile canvas for storytelling in a variety of genres. These works generate income (an average annual economic impact of $30 million to…
A five-euro day-tripper fee in Venice, a ban on new hotels in Amsterdam, and a plan to charge entrance fees to Seville’s squares are among the tough new measures called for to curb tourist overcrowding. Italy’s most touristic city launched a controversial new measure on Thursday in which authorities will choose 30 days each year to collect the levy. Day-trippers must pay through a portal that generates a QR code. During the trial period of the scheme, if visitors stop and do not have a code, they can pay directly to the authorities. Demonstrators try to break through the blockade…
Judges checked tourists’ access to QR codes outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, on Thursday.Luca Bruno/AP Hide caption Toggle caption Luca Bruno/AP Judges checked tourists’ access to QR codes outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, on Thursday. Luca Bruno/Associated Press VENICE, Italy — Under the spotlight of global media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice on Thursday launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers a 5 euro (about $5.35) admission fee. Officials hope this will deter tourists from visiting on peak days. Making cities more livable for a shrinking population. Visitors arriving at Venice’s main train…