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VMPLNew Delhi [India]June 18: The 12th Mrs India season, hosted by former Mrs Asia International Director Deepali Padnis, was held over five days in Gurugram. The event culminated in the determination of the winners who will represent India on the international stage. The winners for 2024-2025, across three different age groups, are Ranu Sharma, Koji Baya Esi, Dr Vijaya Sharda Reddy and Ratna Mehra. Ranu Sharma in particular has been singled out as the perfect representative to represent India on the international stage due to her inspiring journey and role as an Indian Tourism Ambassador.Mrs India 2024-2025 winnerThe 2024-2025 award…
Chinese tourists take a selfie around pharaonic artifacts inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Darsh CAIRO – June 18, 2024: At 7 a.m., groups of tourists from all over the world start boarding tour buses and arriving at the historic pharaonic temples in the eastern and western parts of Luxor Governorate. Tourists are eager to enjoy the warmth of the morning sun in the city that is home to the largest number of ancient Egyptian temples, the main driver of tourists’ early morning visits to the temples. In this regard, Dr. Fatih…
China has expanded its visa waiver program, adding Australia as the latest country offering visa-free entry. The announcement was made after a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The two also revealed that Australian citizens will be able to visit China for up to 15 days for business tourism and close friend visits, according to a report from VisaGuide.World. Considering Australians can travel to China without applying for a visa, this would save Australians around $110. We have agreed to provide each other with five-year multiple-entry visas for tourism, business and family visits to…
The Malaysian Tourism Board held a B2B session with industry players on June 12 in a bid to refine and strengthen its strategic roadmap for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). The session was attended by key players from the travel industry, including travel agents, hoteliers and airlines. The B2B session was attended by industry players including travel agents, hoteliers and airlines. The session aimed to build on the strategic initiatives outlined at Tourism Malaysia’s networking session on its strategic direction towards VM2026 held in late April, marking a key milestone in streamlining and strengthening the strategy of Tourism Malaysia’s overseas offices…
Michael Mosley’s friends pay tribute to ‘one of our most important broadcasters’Sign up for breaking news emails to get free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox.Sign up for our free email updatesGreek locals have warned tourists not to underestimate rising temperatures after an American man became the fifth tourist to be found dead.The 55-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was found near the coast of Matraki island on Sunday and has been flown to Corfu where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.Prior to his death, horse trainer Toby Sheets, also 55, was found dead…
The centre-right wing of the European Parliament welcomed Peter Magyar, a thorn in Prime Minister Orban’s side as he seeks to relocate from Budapest to Brussels. advertisementPrime Minister Viktor Orbán’s most formidable political opponent, Péter Magyar, has joined a group of MEPs that previously counted the Hungarian prime minister as a member.The centre-right grouping of the European People’s Party (EPP), which had sheltered Prime Minister Orbán’s Fidesz party until 2021, opened the door to the Respect and Freedom of Hungary (TISZA) party in Tuesday’s vote in Brussels, meaning that TISZA’s seven MEPs elected in June’s European Parliament elections will join…
Photo: Taylor Swift Official Store Music tourism has seen rapid growth in recent years, especially since the pandemic, with more travelers prioritizing trips that involve cultural and significant events, such as music festivals and concerts. Valued at US$6.6 billion in 2023, the market is expected to continue to grow with rising demand for mega festivals and concert tours, according to Custom Market Insights. It is expected to reach US$13.8 billion by 2032. Music tourism involves travel experiences driven by the desire to attend a music event and includes booking flights, hotels, and dining at local establishments in the host country.…
Sign up for breaking news emails to get free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox.Sign up for our free email updatesAs the tragic death of Dr Michael Moseley makes headlines in the UK, at least four tourists have died in recent weeks on the beautiful Greek islands hit by a heatwave that meteorologists say will “go down in history”.In some areas, people have been told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm amid the scorching early summer heat amid fears of death from heatstroke. Experts say the heatwave could be a devastating harbinger of coming summers, putting…
The Saudi Arabian Tourism Authority made its debut at Cannes Lions with a speech from CEO Fahad Hamidaddin. Hamidaddin spoke about the important role that creativity plays in shaping the discourse around tourism and the country. Driven by ambitious goals, Saudi Arabia has put creativity and innovation at the heart of its efforts to diversify its economy and harness opportunities on its transformation path. Saudi Arabia wants to help stimulate dialogue and break down prejudices about dramatic change on the ground. During his 30-minute address attended by leading creatives from around the world, Hamidaddin said: “Storytelling is something that Arabia…
While the number of foreign tourists visiting South Korea has surged this year, the number of tourists from Thailand, once the largest source of tourists in Southeast Asia, has fallen to third place after Vietnam and the Philippines.According to data from the Korea Tourism Organization, 119,000 Thai tourists visited South Korea from January to April, down 21.1 percent from the same period last year, while the total number of foreign tourists increased 86.9 percent during the same period, according to Yonhap News Agency.The data showed that Chinese tourists increased by 470 percent, while Japanese tourists increased by 86 percent. Other…