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TEHRAN – The “Picturesque Iran” conference, aimed at showcasing Iran’s tourism prowess to neighbouring countries, was held in Karachi, Pakistan.According to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA), the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi on Saturday evening hosted several Pakistani tourism activists, including over 170 managers and representatives of Pakistani travel agencies and airlines. Local officials and consuls general from various countries were also invited to the Iran Tourism Conference. Iranian Consul General in Karachi Hassan Noorian highlighted potential opportunities between the two countries and appreciated Pakistan’s proactive efforts towards strengthening bilateral tourism ties. “Promoting tourism and…

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Home » Tourism News » Visa-free policy for 33 countries including Iran, India, UAE, Russia boosts tourism industry Sunday, June 23, 2024Reading time: 5 minutesIran is visited by around 1.4 million foreign tourists. The Iranian currency, the rial, has plummeted due to the extension of US sanctions and visa waiver policies, creating a great opportunity to travel to Iran at affordable rates. However, this directly impacts the general public who are facing economic difficulties. Tourism has taken a big hit, and tourists can only visit Iran’s treasures, such as the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque in Shiraz, Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Esfahan, and…

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The Egyptian government has revoked the licenses of 16 tourist agencies for organizing unauthorized pilgrimages, which led to the deaths of several Egyptian pilgrims, a cabinet statement on Facebook published on June 22 said. The statement, issued after an emergency cabinet meeting to address the matter, added that executives from both companies would be referred to prosecutors on fraud charges. The decision comes following recent media reports that around 700 Egyptians were killed during the Hajj, a five-day religious pilgrimage held annually in Saudi Arabia since the 7th century, after taking part without official permission. The cause of death was…

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date June 23, 2024 6:21:32 AM (MENAFN-Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Shahabuddin Ahmad, a native of Barishal and a veteran of the country’s tourism industry, died at the age of 89 due to a heart attack on June 21 at the Holy Family Red Crescent Hospital in the capital. He is the Publisher/Editor of The Travel World magazine and former Director General of the Planning Office at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. Ahmad was buried in the capital’s Banani Cemetery. Dua Mehfil will be performed at Masq-ul-Magfilah in Uttara, Dhaka on June 24, after…

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Home » Kazakhstan Travel News » Kazakhstan’s visa-free entry policy boosts tourism for Schengen 27, CIS and Middle East countries Sunday, June 23, 2024Reading time: 5 minutesKnown for its vast landscapes, rich history and diverse culture, Kazakhstan is aggressively strengthening its tourism sector by expanding its visa-free entry policy. As of 2024, Kazakhstan allows visa-free entry to citizens of a wide range of countries, facilitating access and encouraging international travel. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to boost tourism, economic growth and global engagement. Here we take a closer look at Kazakhstan’s visa-free entry policy and how it…

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K-Tourism Roadshow event held at the Westfield Forum des Halles shopping mall in Paris on June 22 and 23. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM] More than 40,000 visitors attended the K-Tourism Roadshow in Paris last weekend, promoting Korean tourism in line with the Olympics opening in the city next month. The two-day promotional event, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, was held at Paris’ largest shopping mall, Westfield Forum des Halles. The event featured experiential activities that offered a glimpse into the pleasures of Korea, especially its food and cosmetics. The…

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The week-long 2024 Hainan Carnival concluded on Saturday night at the Ocean Flower Island Tourist Resort in Danzhou. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] On Saturday night, the closing ceremony of the week-long 2024 Hainan Island Carnival at the Ocean Flower Island tourist resort in Danzhou city featured a performance blending Dongpo culture, Danzhou folk music and volcanic coast elements, enthralling attendees. For the first time, Hainan Province held a carnival in the summer, emphasizing the theme of organizers and guests sharing joy. The festival featured more than 50 thematic activities, including a grand opening ceremony, a series of 11 key events…

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Foreign tourists dressed in traditional Korean clothing, “hanbok,” stroll through Seoul on June 13. Yonhap News Agency Measures needed to make the Korean wave tourism boom sustainableSouth Korea relies heavily on the “Korean Wave,” thanks to the global craze for K-pop and Korean TV dramas that has enabled the country to rapidly emerge as a popular tourist destination.It’s hard to overstate how global superstar groups like BTS and BLACKPINK have helped spark a boom in tourism in South Korea. Without even realizing it, the globally popular K-Pop bands have become self-proclaimed ambassadors for South Korea’s tourism industry.The resilience of the…

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Oliver is seeking a meeting with the tourism minister as part of his requests for the 2024 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention. The town has until June 21, 2024 to submit a full list of requests for meetings with the prime minister and other ministers. Councillor Amy Grice was the only one on council to suggest meeting with the tourism minister, noting that a meeting would be beneficial, especially in regards to trying to identify opportunities to diversify tourism in the South Okanagan. Diversifying the South Okanagan’s tourism needs was a request made by the Town of Oliver…

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