Tourism – Page 2

What is Saudi Arabia’s 20-hour hotel rule? Ministry of Tourism enforces strict fixed check-out policy | World News

Guests in Saudi Arabia are entitled to a minimum 20-hour hotel stay, but check-out times remain fixed regardless of arrival time/ Representative image If you’re planning a visit to Saudi Arabia, here’s an important hotel policy to know upfront: the Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that hotels will not adjust their fixed check-out times if […]

Kuwait launches national tourism portal ‘Visit Kuwait’: All-in-one hub for e-visas, culture and travel | World News

Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025 as a unified national digital portal to promote tourism, cultural heritage, and travel convenience as part of its Vision 2035 strategy. The initiative integrates services like an upgraded e-Visa system, event listings, site recommendations, and […]

UAE: Ras Al Khaimah sees 654,000 visitors as tourism sector records best-ever H1, revenue up 9% | World News

RAKTDA reports strongest-ever first half tourism results of 654,000 arrivals/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: 654,000 visitors arrived in Ras Al Khaimah during H1 2025, a record high, up 6% year-on-year, with tourism revenues rising 9%. MICE and wedding tourism exploded by 36%, fueled by global events and destination weddings. Growth was driven by new direct flights (to […]

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa embrace Māori traditions in New Zealand — from Haka to Hongi and more : Bollywood News

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa took off on a New Zealand getaway which has turned into one of the most heartwarming travel stories of the year — and it’s not just about picturesque backdrops or couple goals. The duo recently immersed themselves in an unforgettable cultural journey through the heart of Māori traditions in Taupō, New […]

UAE: Sharjah’s Khorfakkan mountain road to become the next big winter tourism destination! | World News

Scenic mountain road to Khorfakkan set to offer cool winter views and natural beauty/ Image: Wikipedia TL;DR Sharjah is building a scenic mountain road reaching Khorfakkan’s highest peak at 1,100 meters. The route offers cooler winter weather, natural views, and a relaxing travel experience. This road will open new tourism opportunities while helping local villages […]

China’s tourism revival: Visa-free entry to over 70 countries fuels foreign arrivals; travel firms report booming post-Covid recovery

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. China has significantly expanded its visa-free entry policy, allowing citizens from 74 countries to visit for up to 30 days without a visa. The move, aimed at reviving inbound tourism and stimulating the economy, has led to a sharp rise in foreign arrivals. Since late […]

‘Mexico for Mexicans’: Hundreds protest against mass tourism; tourists harassed, windows smashed

Demonstrators hold posters that read in Spanish ¨Here we speak Spanish, Real Estate Regulation Now¨, during the protest (AP image) Hundreds of people marched in Mexico City on Friday to protest the influx of foreign visitors, especially Americans. They blamed them for rising rents that are pushing locals out of their neighbourhoods and forcing them […]

‘Teaching son to poop on beach’: Vivek Ramaswamy again trolled; he was promoting Ohio tourism

Vivek Ramaswamy was trolled for this photograph at an Ohio beach. Whenever Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy posts his photo or his family photo, he gets heavily trolled for his Indian-origin. Social media users ask him to go to India, though Ramaswamy, the Ohio gubernatorial hopeful, was born in Cincinnati. Vivek Ramaswamy shared a photo of […]

Can tourism help Laos escape poverty?

Representative image (AI-generated) Luang Prabang, in the north of Laos, is experiencing something of an economic boom. When the author of this article last visited in 2012, the city’s central street and roadway, Sisavangvong Road, did not have many foreign tourists, and most of the Westerners were backpackers just passing through to either Thailand or […]

Historic First: Emirati business leader Shaikha Al Nowais appointed first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism

Shaikha Al Nowais (Image credit: Shaikha Al Nowais official webiste) The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has elected Shaikha Al Nowais as the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism. She will be the first woman to lead the organization since its establishment in 1975, marking 50 years of its history.Nowais is set to begin […]