[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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, […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] 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 […]
[ad_1] FIle photo: Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem (Picture credit: AP) The Trump administration on Monday officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals in the US, stating that improved conditions in Taliban-run Afghanistan no longer justify such humanitarian protections. The move is set to impact thousands of Afghans who fled the country following […]
[ad_1] A still from Tamil film ‘Tourist Family’, starring Sasikumar and Simran | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A family is trying to flee Sri Lanka and lands up in Rameshwaram, only to get noticed by the cops. They are picked up in a police van. The mood is sombre. But what follows is a really […]
