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Romania revealed as linguistically easiest European country for tourists and expats
Romania is the least difficult European country to navigate linguistically for tourists and expats, according to the Global Language Learning Market Preply.
Romania has only three spoken official languages (Romanian, Hungarian and…
International cruises have yet to pick up steam after tourism reopens
Foreign tourists aboard French ship Le Laperouse arrive at Quy Nhon port in Binh Dinh province, central Vietnam, October 8, 2022. Photo by Vietnam News Agency
The number of international tourists passing through Vietnamese…
As climate shocks loom, a race to document Namibian rock art
Namibian rock art threatened by climate changeIndigenous heritage threatened with extinctionCalls for funding to study ancient paintings and engravingsOMARURU, Namibia, November 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Among the roving herd painted…
The teams arrive to participate in the DP World Padel Tennis Championship 2022
Dubai's 5,000-seat duty-free tennis stadium has transformed into a showpiece venue for the six-day international team competition.
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Michelin guide set to debut in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: Locals will soon be able to enjoy great food at Michelin-starred restaurants with the arrival of the Michelin Guide to Malaysia. The French gastronomic guide will highlight the cuisine and restaurants of Kuala Lumpur and…
Qatar Tourism announces over two dozen new tourism facilities ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Montana adds 950 cases, three new deaths
As of Friday morning, Montana confirmed 313,809 positive cases of COVID-19. Montana COVID-19 Cases tracking card shows 950 new confirmed cases. There are currently 1,122 active cases in the state.According to the Montana Department of…
Ryanair CEO describes ITA Airways as a ‘huge political problem’
LONDON - Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary today said 12-month-old ITA Airlines is a business that is set to continue losing market share and will require further borrowing from the Italian government.
ITA came into being when its predecessor…
How important is tourism in Portugal?
This is certainly a major factor, particularly in the Algarve, but Portugal is now ranked 21st out of 45 countries in the Europe region for its financial stability, and its overall score is above regional and global averages. For those of…
Passenger bus hits improvised bomb in central Mali; 10 dead
BAMAKO, Mali – A passenger bus hit an improvised explosive device in central Mali, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more, authorities said on Friday, accusing Islamic extremists of having links to Al-Qaeda.The explosion took…
World’s first space tourist plans another flight to the Moon with SpaceX
Published on: 10/12/2022 - 21:08
Washington (AFP) - Dennis Tito, an American entrepreneur who in 2001 became the first person to pay for his own space travel, said Wednesday he plans…
EU environment ministers agree to promote the transformation of European tourism
Delegates from across the pan-European region agreed to promote the transformation of the tourism sector, through the One Planet sustainable tourism programme, and to help the sector recover from the damage caused by COVID-related…
The Eiffel Tower at the cinema
Few famous landmarks have had a more impressive film career than the Eiffel Tower. As a film about its construction hits theaters, Peter de Villiers looks back on the big-screen appearances of the iconic building.Tall, bright and stunning…
Wiikwemkoong Tourism launches community reconciliation tours
Jack Rivers tells the story of the Manitoulin incident to the participants of the reconciliation tour. photo of Michael Erskine
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Negative portrayal hits SL tourism – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
Colombo, October 1: The exaggerated negative portrayal of the current situation in Sri Lanka is putting a strain on the hard-hit tourism sector, making it increasingly!-->!-->!-->!-->…
US indicts Russian tycoon for sanctions violations
Published on: 09/29/2022 - 21:38Amended: 09/29/2022 - 21:36
New York (AFP) - The United States on Thursday indicted Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska, his Russian partner and two others…
Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam
Published on: 09/28/2022 - 01:10Amended: 09/28/2022 - 01:08
Danang (Vietnam) (AFP) – Typhoon Noru swept through Vietnam's central coast early Wednesday, the national forecaster said,…
Bhutan misses tourists after Himalayan kingdom levies high visitor fees
A Drukair flight from Kathmandu with 23 international passengers on board landed at Paro airport on September 23 as Bhutan reopened its borders to tourists 30 months after the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening was…
Global investors keen on tourism projects in the state, says APTDC chief
Swiss firm to be part of proposed Sky Tower project in Vizag with ₹100 crore investment
Swiss firm to be part of proposed Sky Tower project in Vizag with ₹100 crore investment
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC)…
Disneyland, ‘the happiest place on earth’, could soon be coming to a surprising…
A prominent businessman is striving to bring 'the happiest place in the world' to Australia - in a bid to make his state more attractive.Famous winery owner Warren Randall has said he wants to launch an ambitious plan to bring Disneyland to…
Gambia: Tourism – Non-traditional markets recorded 89% growth in 2021
Despite the increase in tourist arrivals by 15% in 2021, all traditional markets still fell by 35% in the same year compared to 2020.
According to data from the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), the total number of arrivals from…
‘French Spiderman’ climbs the Paris skyscraper to celebrate its 60th birthday
Alain Robert, the free climber nicknamed the "French Spiderman", scaled a 48-storey skyscraper in Paris on Saturday, fulfilling a goal he set for himself at the age of 60.Dressed in red, Robert raised his arms as he reached…
Complete disengagement: EAM – Jammu Kashmir Latest news | Tourism
NEW DELHI, September 14: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Wednesday confirmed that the disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops in Gogra-Hot Springs!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Is the drying up of rivers a warning for the future of Europe?
Along the Danube, which winds 1,800 miles (2,898 km) from the Black Forest in Germany to the Black Sea in Romania, dozens of towns – like the small Romanian port of Zimnicea on the Bulgarian border – depend on the waterway for their…
A 3-Day French Basque Country Itinerary You’ll Want To Fly
Last updated on September 10, 2022 by Sophie Nadeau
Sun, sea and gastronomy: if there is a destination to add to your French bucket list, it is the French Basque Country. Here are your ultimate 3 days in the Itinerary French Basque…
Why we are launching a consultation on a visitor’s tax for Wales
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Technavio’s Medical Tourism Market Report Forecasts Growth of $16.88 Billion – Driven by…
NEW YORK, September 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The medical tourism market has grown significantly over the years. To estimate the market size, Technavio has tracked recent trends and developments in the medical tourism market. Technavio…
US tourism breaks records – The Portugal News
There have never been so many tourists from the United States visiting Portugal as in July. In the seventh month of the year, 183,215 guests with US passports entered the country, surpassing the record recorded in June (181,869…
RTL Today – “Luxembourg is committed to the fight against climate change”: the…
By not extending the fuel discount, the Luxembourg government has decided to follow a different path from that of France, a…
Ban Russian tourists? EU divided over visa restrictions for regular Russians.
Comment this storyCommentBRUSSELS - As fighting rages in eastern Ukraine and Europe braces for a war-induced recession, should Russians be allowed to enjoy late summer in southern Ukraine? France ? Buying luxury goods in Italy? Visiting…
San Francisco tourism rebounds in 2022, full recovery not until 2025
The San Francisco Travel Association (SFTA) predicted marked increases in visitor volume, visitor spending, group business and hotel occupancy this year versus 2021 at its annual Visitor Forecast Forum. and accommodation.
According to the…
France’s tourism sector largely back on track after years of pandemic
With the arrival of the traditional French return to school next week - a name for the day when children return to school after the summer and adults usually return to work after several weeks off - the tourism industry has begun to recap…
Belgian tourist destination gets a boost from domestic visitors
Wallonia is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Belgium, although travelers have turned more to overseas destinations, as noted by the regional tourism board, Wallonie Belgique Tourisme ( WBT).
According to a WBT press…
Live updates: UK manufacturing slowdown pushes economic activity to stagnation
UK private activity growth slowed more than expected to an 18-month low as the manufacturing sector shrank on weaker demand, supply and labor shortages , according to a survey published on Tuesday.The S&P/Cips Global Flash UK Composite…
The beautiful French city no one has heard of
Carefully restored between 1908 and 1938, the theater is as glorious in 2022 as it must have been in the century of Nero and Trajan - albeit a bit smaller (a capacity of 8,000 seats), and no longer a chamber echo for the cries of the…
Space launch services market worth $29.6 billion by 2027
CHICAGO, August 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Space Launch Services Market is estimated at $16.9 billion in 2022 and should reach $29.6 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2022 to 2027, according to a new report from…
Israel and Turkey to restore full diplomatic relations
Published on: 08/17/2022 - 21:02Amended: 08/17/2022 - 20:58
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel and Turkey announced on Wednesday the resumption of full diplomatic relations, after years of…
Fighter jets scramble after commercial plane bound for Beirut fails to respond to radio messages
LAPPEENRANTA, Finland: Crowds of people gather in the eastern Finnish town of Imatra on a bridge overlooking the Imatrankoski Rapids, one of the Nordic country's best-known natural attractions.At the same time every day, the river's…
Tourism in Sri Lanka needs a business approach now – MTI
Tourism, along with foreign remittances, offers Sri Lanka the fastest and most efficient way to increase the country's foreign exchange reserves. To do this, Sri Lanka Tourism must make difficult and radical strategic choices.
According to…
Canadians can now travel to 33 European countries with train passes under €300
The all-in-one train ticket, the Eurail Global Pass, will allow nationals of Canada and other third countries to travel to 33 European countries for €291.
This provides people with a flexible way to travel within Europe while using…
Hotel prices in most European destinations are cheaper than in 2019, taking inflation into account
Hotel prices this year are cheaper compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019 in the majority of European tourist destinations, taking inflation into account.
Such conclusions were drawn thanks to the recent analysis published by Mabrian, a…
Macron pours hot water into French rivers to avoid nuclear shutdown
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The scale of staff shortages in the aviation sector has been revealed after an airline asked its executives to carry luggage.
Qantas has written to head office bosses seeking 100 volunteers to quit office jobs for three months and…
Europe battles water shortages as severe drought sweeps the continent
In Obwalden, high in the Swiss Alps, the army has been enlisted to save the cows.With mountain streams drying up in the Alpine country, military helicopters were dispatched last week to transport huge containers of water to pastures from…
Hybrid and native grapes: the future of American wine?
AdvertisingWinemakers in Seneca Lake, New York, say grapes that reflect their region's agricultural heritage are easier to grow, sell like hot cakes and are well adapted to climate change
SENECA LAKE, NY (July 21, 2022)—Grape growers in…
Sport boosts tourist arrivals in July
July arrivals up 44% month-on-month to 47,293
Arrivals since the start of the year at 458,670, but down 78% compared to the same period before COVID 2018
Industry fears global Monkeypox and COVID outbreak…
Lonely Planet article on skyrocketing hotel and car rental costs worries Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland was concerned about a planet alone article referring to 'skyrocketing hotel costs' here and how renting a car would make a 'significant dent' would be 'amplified' across the world.Monitoring by the state agency found there…
Air France-KLM is heading “in the right direction” after first profit since 2019
An Air France Boeing 777-300 is seen on the tarmac at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy near Paris, France, September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSees capacity levels…
Burned Europe – Latest News from Jammu and Kashmir | Tourism
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Croatia opens bridge around Bosnia to get to Dubrovnik
Published on: 07/26/2022 - 04:28
Komarna (Croatia) (AFP) – Croatia inaugurates on Tuesday a long-awaited bridge linking its southern Adriatic coast, including Dubrovnik, to the rest…
India’s first-ever submarine train will soon be operational
In a first for the country, the Hooghly River Undersea Tunnel will likely be operational soon. Reports indicate that the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has extended its east-west corridor, which would span the Hooghly River for…
Egypt relaxes ban on street photography for tourists, up to a point | Egypt
Visitors and residents no longer need to take their photos of Egypt's streets on the sly, after the Ministry of Tourism announced that amateur photography in the country's public spaces is now permitted.Foreign vloggers and social media…
Belize Tourism Board donates $15,000 to Garifuna Collective for upcoming European tour
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2022. 4:41 p.m. CST. By Zoila Palma González: Award-winning collective Garifuna return to performing with a tour kicking off in Europe this summer. The tour will…
Thailand is not the only place in the world to apply tourist taxes
Thailand is about to add a “tourist” tax upon arrival of 300 baht. But it's not really a tourist tax because it will apply to ALL foreigners entering Thailand, including YOU. No exemptions, not even your work permit or…
New Brunswick and France sign strategic agreement
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European heat wave fuels forest fires and puts health at risk
Published on: 07/13/2022 - 04:27
Firefighters battled wildfires in Spain and Portugal on Tuesday as western…
Earls captain Ireland against Maori All Blacks
Published on: 07/11/2022 - 05:02Amended: 07/11/2022 - 05:01
Wellington (AFP) – Veteran full-back Keith Earls will captain Ireland for the first time after manager Andy Farrell…
Global Culinary Tourism Market Report 2022 Development Trends and Company Profile – Classic…
The relationship with the Global culinary tourism market from 2022 to 2028 published by MarketsandResearch.biz offers a misunderstanding regarding the industry vendors, revenue, market potential, disruptive trends, industry…
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is in dire need of repairs
The Eiffel Tower is riddled with rust and needs full repairs, but instead is getting a 60 million euro cosmetic paint job ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, according to confidential reports cited by the French magazine Marianne.The 324…
July 2 Pacific Briefs
Covid cases in Nauru continue to rise
The number of active covid-19 cases in Nauru has risen to 3,381 as the country's second week of community transmission draws to a close.
President Lionel Aingimea says 220 new cases have been…
This scientist is on an international jellyfish tour to explore slime and jellyfish
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June 27, 2022 | for more information contact Alex Walls…
Bach Long Glass Bridge – A new tourist attraction in Moc Chau
Located in Son La province, at a distance of 200 kilometers from Hanoi, the Moc Chau plateau is 1,050 meters above sea level, with an area of about 80 kilometers in length and 25 kilometers in height. wide. The…
Luke Crosbie captains the tourists in a no-cap game
LUKE CROSBIE will captain the Scottish A team which kick off this summer's tour of South America against Chile in Santiago tomorrow night. The 25-year-old Edinburgh flanker picked up his one and only Scotland cap to date against Tonga last…
Costs Spain, France, Greece and Portugal charge UK tourists to enter
British holidaymakers will soon have to pay to enter European countries under a new scheme now that the UK has left the EU. Fees will be paid for a new electronic travel permit which has been introduced to enhance security and enforce the!-->…
Foreign tourists traveling to Estonia despite war fears | New
Fear of war has deterred many American and Asian tourists from traveling to Estonia, while European tourists do not seem to be in short supply. The director of the Estonian Tourist Board, Liina Maria Lepik, described the number of visitors…
What effect will a summer of international travel have on the pandemic?
Published on: 06/17/2022 - 16:50
As the summer holidays approach, countries like the United States and EU…
Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys in crackdown on homosexuality | Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities have seized rainbow-colored toys and clothes from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.The kingdom opened up to tourism in 2019 but, like other Gulf countries, is frequently…
The greatest innovation in the adventure tourism market with major key players -Austin Adventures, G…
Global market research examines the performance of Adventure tourism 2022. It contains an in-depth analysis of the state of adventure tourism and the competitive landscape globally. Global Adventure Tourism can be…
Iran and Venezuela sign two-decade cooperation agreement: official media
Published on: 06/11/2022 - 11:52Amended: 06/11/2022 - 11:50
Tehran (AFP) - Iran and Venezuela on Saturday signed a 20-year cooperation agreement between the two allies subject to US…
Tourism in Croatia is sharply approaching 2019 levels, data shows
The Croatian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the number of tourists almost quadrupled in April compared to the same period last year, indicating a strong recovery in the industry.
According to a press release issued by the Croatian…
Marathon dhow race aims to preserve ancient Gulf heritage
Published on: 06/07/2022 - 17:38Amended: 06/07/2022 - 17:36
Sir Bu Nair (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) – Under a blazing sun, far from the skyscrapers and SUVs of modern Dubai,…
French tourists in lead Rangers sold ‘Belfast strips’ by sneaky trader during tourist…
TWO unsuspecting French tourists have been tricked into buying and proudly wearing Ranger tops on a trip to Belfast - only to be seen wearing them in a predominantly Celtic part of town.
The pair were spotted wearing this year's Rangers…
Italy lifts all COVID-related travel restrictions for travelers
Italy has now lifted all entry requirements related to COVID-19, allowing visitors to enter the country without needing to show proof of vaccination, show proof of recovery or get tested.
The new rules came into effect on June 1. The…
Tourism hit by security, security issues
Tourism hit by security, security issues
Thailand falls in the global index…
Turkey climbs in WEF tourism development index
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Turkey moved up four places in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel and Tourism Development Index to rank 45th out of 117 countries in 2021.class="cf">
Turkey's score also increased by 1.3% in 2021…
Qatar prepares to welcome 200,000 daily air passengers for the World Cup
Published on: 05/26/2022 - 22:20Amended: 05/26/2022 - 22:18
Doha (AFP) - Qatar will only let soccer fans with match tickets into the Gulf state during the World Cup tournament,…
Key Development Strategies of Leisure Travel Market 2022 Implemented by Key Players:Expedia,…
Global market research examines the performance of Pleasure trip 2022. It contains an in-depth analysis of the state of leisure travel and the competitive landscape globally. Global Leisure Travel can be obtained through…
How vivid is the tourist sight of Ukraine during the war
Reading time:6 mins, 20 secondsRaptom changed everything. With the start of a full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine, tourism in the country survived the collapse. And five representatives from the tourist gallery shared their…
French hotel bosses blame Macron’s furlough scheme which saw workers sitting at home on FULL…
European restaurants are struggling to fill thousands of vacancies for waiters and cooks - as French hospitality bosses blame Macron's furlough scheme which has seen workers sit at home on FULL PAYFrance has around 250,000…
Opening of the longest urban cable car in France 86 years late
The longest urban cable car in France (3 km) on the Garonne, in Toulouse France
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There are many engineering projects that have been delayed by Covid-19 but one in Toulouse in south-west France,…
CDC: South Africa and 3 other places now at ‘high’ risk for Covid-19
(CNN) — The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed a popular African destination in its "high" Covid-19 risk category for travelers.South Africa - renowned for its stunning vistas, wildlife, vineyards and…
Tourism agency LVCVA plans to sponsor L’Etape Las Vegas by Tour de France in May 2023
By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com
It's a Tour de France event in Summerlin and the LVCVA - the Las Vegas tourism agency - will be a sponsor.
How much will the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority pay to help with the event called…
Newcastle Airport: Full list of destinations for summer holidays in 2022
More than four million British holidaymakers are expected to fly in and fly overseas to enjoy holidays this summer. Most UK airports have seen more than eight times the number of passengers passing through their terminals compared to!-->…
Istanbul welcomes nearly 3 million tourists in three months
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Istanbul has seen an influx of local and international visitors in the first three months of 2022, with foreign tourist arrivals to the city increasing by 136% compared to a year ago.class="cf">
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Startup World View is selling 1,000 tickets for hot air balloon rides near the edge of space
A space balloon startup, which plans to send paying customers to the far reaches of space as early as 2024, has signed up its 1,000th customer, making it the most sought-after space tourism operator in the world. The Tucson, Arizona-based…
Beijing closes dozens of subway stations as Covid controls tighten
Published on: 04/05/2022 - 09:14
Beijing (AFP) - Beijing closed dozens of subway stations on Wednesday as Covid restrictions restrict travel in the Chinese capital as it records just…
Egypt launches new campaign to promote country’s tourist destinations ahead of summer season
Under the title "Your vacation in Egypt", the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities - represented by the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board (ETPB) - launched a new promotional campaign on Saturday on various social media sites to promote the…
Editorial: The tourist market victim of the Russian-Ukrainian war
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The first day back in the office after the long Easter weekend brought some sobering news about what appears to be the…
We allowed the exploits of the Ambassador of France – Ministry of Tourism PRO
In charge of Public Relations for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Constance Adomaa Takyi claims to have allowed the French Ambassador to act freely to support the Creative Arts sector.In an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak…
Chernobyl celebrates its anniversary in the middle of the war
Published on: 04/26/2022 - 23:12Amended: 04/26/2022 - 23:11
Chernobyl nuclear power plant (Ukraine) (AFP) – The road to Chernobyl is still littered with ration boxes abandoned by…
Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism Surpasses 500 Signatories
The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism surpassed the 500 mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched in United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26, November 2021).…