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From New York to London: which cities are scaling back New Year's Eve celebrations?New York is one of the latest cities to announce that its New Year’s Eve celebrations will be scaled back, as countries across the globe...Omicron: Lakshadweep revises travel regulationsEffects of Omicron, the new mutant of COVID-19 virus, can now be seen closer home with a number of states revising their travel guidelines to...Celebrated Paratriathelete names new Royal Caribbean Ship, Odyssey of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International celebrated its newest game-changing ship, Odyssey of the Seas, during the ship's naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Caribbean-inspired occasion culminated...This Indian river is going viral for its crystal clear water; read to know moreA picture of River Umngot, also known as the Dawki River has been making the rounds of the internet. Why? Because it looks unimaginably beautiful,...The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection joins Marriott BonvoyMarriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, announced The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Translating the legendary Ritz-Carlton experience to sea, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is poised to...Is Bali really open to international and UAE travellers?Famed for its luxury beach resorts, pristine paddy fields and untamed jungles, Bali is finally welcoming international visitors again.After 18 months of being closed to...Vietnam to reopen Phu Quoc island to vaccinated tourists in NovemberVietnam plans to reopen the resort island of Phu Quoc to vaccinated foreign visitors in late November, authorities said, as the country looks to reboot...Hawaii ready to welcome travelers as COVID cases dropHawaii's COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations have declined to the point where the islands are ready to welcome travelers once again, the governor said.Gov David...Royal Caribbean announces world's longest cruise spanning nine months and seven continentsThe longest and "most comprehensive" world cruise, lasting nine months, with stops in 65 countries and covering all seven continents, is set to sail soon....First look: Inside Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai at Deira IslandsDubai’s newest hotel has opened at Deira Islands.With 607 rooms and suites, the Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is now welcoming overnight guests.It’s the first...Vietnam to fully reopen to tourists by June 2022Vietnam is planning from December to reopen key tourist destinations to vaccinated visitors from countries deemed a low Covid-19 risk, the government said on Wednesday,...Bahrain lifts travel ban on BangladeshisBangladeshis will be able to travel to the Middle-eastern country from October 10Bahrain has removed Bangladesh from its Covid-19 travel red list, removing any bar...Akwesasne joins Cornwall and Counties spark for tourism “Spark” Program has returned for its second year and has now paired with Akwesasne to create new local tourism industries. Akwesasne has now partnered with...New shinkansen design revealed for Nagasaki extensionFor many years, Japan’s high-speed shinkansen rail system could only take you as far from Tokyo as Fukuoka, on Japan’s southwest island of Kyushu. The...France hopes for 50 million tourists this summerFrance hopes to see 50 million foreign holidaymakers in 2021, a 43-percent increase from last year, thanks to a rebound in the European markets, French...Emirates issues new travel advisory for flights from India, PakistanThe suspension on flights from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka has once again been extended, Dubai airline Emirates confirmed on Sunday, July 18.Flights from...UAE: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh flight suspension extended until at least July 31, Etihad saysUAE national carrier, Etihad Airways, has announced the extension of flight suspensions from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh until July 31.A search on the website for...Tourism businesses see strong July 4 weekend, but workforce shortage a major problemThe Maine Tourism Association (MTA) recently polled its members about July 4th weekend business, visitor trends, and how the workforce shortage is affecting business.According to...Getting The Tourism Industry Out Of The Sand TrapMore than 155,000 people lost their tourism-related jobs in Maryland during the Covid-19 pandemic.Local officials are hoping a major PGA tournament, the first to come...Bangladeshi airline to resume flights to Saudi Arabia this weekAs coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue steadily to decrease, international travel is opening back up. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will restart regular flights operating in Saudi Arabia...Tourism closure extended on tribal land known for waterfallsA little tribe whose reservation lies deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon is suspending its tourism procedures until February.No cases of COVID-19 have...Tourism Summit paints positive pictureThe Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau held its seventh twelve-monthly Tourism Summit on May 5 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. It had been...Tourism And Staycations In IndianaAs the weather gets hotter and folks make an effort to figure out where you can go on vacation, the pandemic might create a change...Tourism 'trending better'Spring break marks the elevation of the season when vacationers and snowbirds benefit from the beaches, but some in the industry say this season looks...North Carolina tourism industry nonetheless hoping to recuperate after pandemicThe tourism industry hasn't seen a downfall this negative. The coronavirus pandemic struck hard, and the sector has lost vast amounts of dollars. On the...A year later, Polk tourism buoyed by the magic of sportsJust like the sun dawning on a new day, there is a specific magic in the air as the Detroit Tigers get started Spring Training.The...Vaccine tourism is normally both unethical and bad for business, experts sayExecutives who take part in so-called "vaccine tourism" show both an ethical disregard for all those less fortunate and a good surprising lack of business...Tourism Sector Braces For Continued COVID-19 DownturnIssues with vaccine rollouts and the continuing pass on of the coronavirus experience dampened the travel industry's expectations for a good recovery from the economic...Scott County Tourism chosen to take part in DRIVE 2.0 programScott County Tourism on Thursday announced that it has been selected to take part in the execution of the Get 2.0 Statewide Tourism Approach, which...AAPA Says Vaccines Shouldn’t Be Required For TravelThe COVID-19 vaccination program already underway in lots of countries and rapidly to start in many more. Vaccination as a prerequisite to intercontinental travel appears...How Visit Orlando’s brand-new CEO plans to carry Orlando’s tourism back Visit Orlando is beginning a fresh year with a fresh campaign and latest CEO and President Casandra Metaj.“My priority is centered on recovery, recovery, recovery,”...Fly from Abu Dhabi to Egypt for Dh179 with Wizz AirWizz Air flow Abu Dhabi will commence flights to Alexandria, Egypt on February 22, with fares beginning with Dh179 for a one-way ticket. Services between...Cruise ship ban will make dent in peninsula tourismCanada’s latest decision to prohibit cruise lines from operating found in Canadian waters until 2022 is defined to possess a major effect on Alaska’s tourism...Dhaka seeks flexibilities in India’s visa regimeBangladesh features sought flexibilities in the visa regime and requested the Indian part to handle the difference found in overstay great structures applied by India,...Its Borders Shut, New Zealand Prods Local Travelers to ‘Do Something New’In the world envisioned by a recently available Tourism New Zealand advertisement, a khaki-clad worker of the fictional Sociable Observation Squad rescues wayward travelers from...Naomi Campbell shares selfie from Egypt's Great Pyramids of Giza to mark Black Record Month: 'Where it all began'Naomi Campbell has paid tribute to Egypt's very long and storied history as she marked the beginning of Black History Month.The British supermodel, 50, shared...Saudi Arabia travel restrictions: Emirates and Etihad limit passengers from Abu Dhabi and DubaiAny non-Saudi citizens planning to fly to the kingdom from the UAE will have to rethink their travel ideas.This is due to Saudi Arabia's announcement...JetBlue reveals new all-suite Mint cabins for flights to London: every seat features aisle accessJetBlue features revealed its new Mint experience, set to reach with the airline's inaugural transatlantic flights in the future this year.A good smaller version of...Mexico says tourism could lose $782 million from Canada flight freezeCanada’s decision to suspend flights by its main airlines to Mexico for 90 days to curb the pass on of the COVID-19 pandemic may cost...The quest towards fighting corruptionDebates on any global index and ranking where a country does not succeed are common almost everywhere. From politicians to experts to common citizens-all have...XQuarry: The UAE’s primary off-road and adventure recreation area is opening in SharjahSituated in a vintage quarry in Sharjah’s Mleiha desert, XQuarry may be the UAE’s primary off-road and adventure park.Spread across nearly one particular million square...Airports in Bangladesh lack modern methodology facilities: AOABAll important airports in Bangladesh lack contemporary approach facilities and there are several obstacles, including large delay in obtaining permission for import and export of...Contentious cruising: China's Paracel Islands tourism is about more than travelThey're known for clear aquamarine waters, stretches of soft beaches ... and political intrigue.Welcome to the Paracel Islands.After an 11-month suspension due to the pandemic,...Turkish Airlines fined Tk 3 lakh for bringing passengers without Covid-19 negative certificatesA mobile court at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport fined Turkish Airlines Tk three lakh for delivering three passengers who didn't have Covid-19 negative certificate.The three...EU talks about vaccine certificates to help summer tourismEUROPE is seeking at a common vaccine certificate to help get travelers to their vacation destinations preventing tourism from suffering another disastrous year due to...Goa, India's get together hotspot, reels from lack of international touristsThe sun’s golden rays fall on Goa’s smooth, sandy beaches every evening, magical as ever but strangely quiet and lonely. This holidays, few visitors are...Anguilla Names New Director of TourismAnguilla has named a fresh director of tourism, the island’s tourist plank announced. The destination has tapped tourism veteran Stacy Liburd to the role, in a...Recall of the crazy: South America's new era of nature-led tourismIn 1947, Christopher Isherwood undertook a six-month tour of Southern America, focusing on cultural sites, large cities and hobnobbing with local grandees. The title of...