PANGASINAN — The return of tourists to the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) and other tourist destinations in the city of Alaminos has begun as the province moved to Alert Level 1 from March 1-15 . (Photo courtesy of Liezle Basa Inigo/MANILA BULLETIN) The City Tourism Office (CTO) recorded 49,277 …
Read More »How can Iranian tourism improve its degraded image?
TEHRAN – A hidden gem and a backpacker’s dream, Iran holds vast potential as a vacation destination with stunning landscapes, numerous World Heritage sites and, above all, its hospitable people. Dissenting voices exist, but the problem is that the true face of Iran is galaxies away from the image Western …
Read More »150 trained tour guides will be Lagos destination ambassadors
The Lagos State Government has said that the 150 trained tour guides will act as Destination Ambassadors in Lagos State. The state government unveiled the revised tourism master plan and policy in July 2021, with human capital development identified as one of the strategic themes to improve the quality of …
Read More »New travel rules welcomed | The star
PETALING JAYA: The decision to drop six-day Covid-19 testing for travelers arriving in Malaysia from overseas has been welcomed by local tourism stakeholders. Local tour operators said the move could help boost tourism and encourage more people to visit the country by air and land. Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) program …
Read More »Top 10 best national parks in the world in 2022
With so much to see in national parks, it can be hard to decide which one to visit. These parks were created to protect some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, breathtaking views and stunning wildlife. National parks are a nature lover’s paradise, with everything from tranquil lakes and lagoons …
Read More »UP: Benares tour guides still waiting for post-COVID normality
In the spiritual city of Benares, famous for its long stretch of ghats and temples in every nook and cranny of many mohalla, tourism plays an important role. It is undoubtedly the basis of the livelihoods of many communities across the city. Many ancillary businesses around the city such as …
Read More »Boating resumes at Gavi after COVID break | To travel
Now, travelers visiting Gavi in Pathanamthitta district can get a much better idea of the verdant forests spread across this popular ecotourism hub of Kerala. Tourists can now take an enchanting boat ride set up by Kochu Pampa Ecotourism and top it all off with a sumptuous meal. Any travel …
Read More »Historical Society and Los Alamos History Museum Seeking Local Volunteers and Ambassadors, Training Begins Feb. 24
News from the Historical Society: With the start of the tourist season, the Historical Society and the Los Alamos Museum of History are looking for new volunteers and local ambassadors for various positions. Education sessions focusing on the history of the community and the historic district will be offered from …
Read More »UP Elections: ‘Left to Die’ – Painful Stories from Taj Mahal Tour Guides
Agra: “We didn’t even earn a rupee last week; we took out a loan to feed our family; our children stopped going to school – one of them started selling vegetables. We are trying to find another source of income,” these are some of the things repeated by travel guides …
Read More »National Tourism Day January 25, 2022
The Ministry of Tourism celebrated the National Tourism Day by holding a two-hour program on a virtual platform today January 25, 2022 under the aegis of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, marking 75 years of the independence of India. The theme of this year’s celebration is rural and community …
Read More »Shortage of tourist guides in Việt Nam
VIETNAM, January 22 – Some tour guides have moved their tours online. VNS Photo Van Nguyễn HÀ NỘI — More than 15,500 licensed tourist guides have been laid off for more than two years due to the pandemic and many of them have decided to leave the tourism sector for …
Read More »Here’s everything you shouldn’t do in the Bahamas
The Bahamas is a dream vacation destination, and if you avoid these things, it will be even better. People wishing to let loose, go on an adventure, indulge in delicious meals and enjoy the beauty that surrounds them will find the answers to their wishes on a trip to the …
Read More »Traffic plan in place before expected snowfall in Murree – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: With another period of snowfall forecast in Murree, a comprehensive plan has been drawn up by the traffic police for the convenience of those whose access to the hill station had been restricted, following the death tragedy of 22 tourists in a blizzard last week. Drivers with a valid …
Read More »Israeli tourism hard hit by coronavirus closures optimistically awaits recovery | JNS
For two years now, since the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic, hotels in Israel have seen dramatic drops in stays by inbound tourists; tour guides have lost most, if not all, of their belongings; and restaurants and other business owners who rely heavily on visitor traffic have suffered catastrophic …
Read More »Total lockdown, traders want weekend curfew revoked
On the second day of the weekend curfew in Mysuru and surrounding areas, commercial and industrial establishments remained closed and people were generally following government guidelines. Markets remained closed while the public transport system had a skeletal presence. As announced by the government, only establishments falling under the essential category …
Read More »Walk Eat Nashville Tours hits the pavement again | Characteristics
Like many of us, Shannon Largen was facing a professional crossroads in 2020. She had worked for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp for 16 years, training people and also running and running the Music City Greeter program. “I love Nashville, I love the hospitality and talking to people from …
Read More »My Dream Malta offers unforgettable tours and memorable experiences in Malta, at an affordable price
My Dream Malta is a comprehensive tourism service that offers a variety of guided tours and unique activities across Malta and its islands. Malta is known for its year-round sunny climate and rich history. My dream Malta is one of the handful of companies that can boast of having impeccable …
Read More »Pakistan – A wonderful destination for adventure sports
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly rocked the world, with travel and tourism a major engine of global growth accounting for 10% of the global economy, one of the hardest-hit industries. The epidemic has in its wake created serious domino effects in the ecosystem; not only the major airlines or hotel …
Read More »Ilocos Norte’s ‘new normal’ attractions: saving grace amid Covid
ILOCOS INFLATABLE ISLAND. An inflatable island is being installed at Paoay Lake, which is slated to open in December. The province of Ilocos Norte continues to invest in outdoor tourism as part of its economic recovery amid the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Ilocos Norte Tourism) CITY OF LAOAG – Ilocos …
Read More »It’s time for the hospitality industry to go green
The coronavirus has created a global catastrophe with far-reaching implications for the hospitality industry. This sector has never experienced such a sharp decline in its activities. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Economic Impact Report, before the pandemic, the travel and tourism industry directly and indirectly accounted for …
Read More »BTB awards tour guide scholarships to 15 Belizeans
Views : 23 Posted: Friday, December 17, 2021. 6:24 PM CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has awarded scholarships to 15 Belizeans for their participation in the National Tour Guide Course in Cayo and Belize City, a BTB statement on social media said. Tourism and Diaspora …
Read More »The 150-year-old Mayo Lighthouse will be open to visitors at Christmas
Blacksod Lighthouse. Photo: Peter McCabe / Failte Ireland Posted: Sun Dec 5 2021, 10:00 Last update: Sun Dec 5 2021, 10:57 Blacksod Lighthouse Management Committee Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile has announced that Blacksod Lighthouse is open for winter tours for the period from November 2021 to February 2022. Private tours …
Read More »Lion plays tug of war with tourist vehicle, video goes viral
A YouTube video of a lion playing “tug of war” with a tourist vehicle in South Africa has gone viral on social media. The video, captured at the Baobab Ridge Game, was posted by Dogtooth Media and has been viewed thousands of times. “These tour guides got more than they …
Read More »“Reduced” tourist packages revive the local tourism sector – Guyana press room
By Isanella Patoir [email protected] Local tour operators and tour guides are completely reserved since the cost of their tour packages is reduced which ultimately cater to domestic tourists. This initiative, according to Tourism, Industry and Trade Minister Oneidge Walrond, supports and revives the sector that has been one of the …
Read More »The diverse landscapes of Israel – News
Discover the myriad of shades of Israel Tel Aviv skyline at night – Photo by Barak Brinker By Mohamed Ali Bandial Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021, 12:57 PM Last update: Thu Nov 18, 2021, 12:59 PM The past year has undoubtedly been a defining milestone for regional travel to the …
Read More »What would you like to know
Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising requests: [email protected] (© Rawf8 – stock.adobe.com) For most of us, planning a trip to …
Read More »The Minister of Tourism launches an online portal to benefit from interest-free loans from the Revolving Fund
Thiruvananthapuram, November 12 (UNI) Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas has launched the online portal to submit applications for interest-free loans up to Rs 10,000 from the revolving fund set up by the government of State for employees of tourism affected by the pandemic. sector. Noting that tourism has been …
Read More »More than 9,000 tourist guides affected by the pandemic receive financial support from the government
By Hoang Phong November 10, 2021 | 18:31 GMT + 7 Tour guide leads a group of foreign tourists through downtown HCMC, 2019. Photo by VnExpress / Phong Vinh A total of 9,294 tour guides who lost their jobs during Covid each received VND 3.71 million ($ 163.73) in government …
Read More »The church wants to restrict who can guide visits to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Now he has been sued. | Courts
St. Louis Cemetery No.1 is one of New Orleans’ most popular tourist haunts and, before it was closed by the coronavirus pandemic, would attract guided tours full of spectators wishing to see the graves of voodoo queen Marie Laveau, civil rights activist Homer Plessy and world chess champion Paul Morphy. …
Read More »Saudi Arabia announces major international partnerships at WTM London 2021
LONDON – The Saudi pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2021 was full of trade deals and development announcements, proof of international confidence in the growing Saudi tourism sector. Saudi has brought together partners covering all giga-projects, DMCs and tour operators. A series of trade deals between the country’s …
Read More »You can visit one of Europe’s most iconic Gothic cathedrals, and here’s how
Germany is home to one of the most recognizable and iconic cathedrals in the whole world, and visiting it is worth the wait. Cologne Cathedral is without a doubt one of the most amazing and famous cathedrals in the world. He is known in German as “Cologne Dom“but is officially …
Read More »‘Sharjah Youth’ opens registration for its programs in November.
Sharjah 24: In November, the “Sharjah Youth”, affiliated with the Rubu ‘Qarn Foundation for the creation of leaders and innovators, will launch a series of programs and workshops combining realism and virtuality. On the basis of its concern to prepare future generations and to qualify its affiliates from 13 to …
Read More »reddy: Vax is the key to reviving tourism: Minister G Kishan Reddy | Bangalore News
BENGALURU: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday that there can be no greater confidence booster for reviving tourism than widespread vaccine coverage against Covid-19. Speaking on the opening day of a two-day conference of tourism and culture ministers from southern India’s states in Bengaluru on Thursday, Reddy praised …
Read More »‘Hidden History’ – Ipswich Dickens sign covered by plaque
Ipswich tour guides have expressed concern over a real estate agent sign placed on Charles Dickens’ plaque on the Great White Horse Hotel. The historic building on the corner of Tavern Street and Northgate Street is featured in Dickens’ novel The Pickwick Papers. It closed as a hotel in 2008 …
Read More »Kuttambuzha gets a makeover – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service KOCHI: “En Thav Heritage”, an initiative of the Listed Tribe Development Department, aims to bring various development projects to the Kuttambuzha panchayat in a gradual manner. The pristine tribal village, which was clamoring for basic amenities, expects a complete facelift in the next few years. “We …
Read More »Angkor Archaeological Park guides receive training on temple risk management
Tour guides posted to the temples of Angkor Archaeological Park have received training in temple risk management. The training was organized by the Angkor Tourism Development Department in collaboration with experts from the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The objective of the training is to ensure the safety of tourists …
Read More »Make a more meaningful journey with the Tabimae consultation website
Site launched on October 11, 2021 Posted: October 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. MDT|Update: 1 hour ago TOKYO, October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – While making numerous media appearances, The Guide Misao Toyoshima guides approximately 200 travelers from around the world each year to produce memorable moments. At October …
Read More »Tour operators must be prepared for future shocks or perish
LETTER | Anyone unprepared for future shocks would find it difficult to cope with the rapidity of social and technological change and could suffer from physical and psychological distress and disorientation. A sudden awakening would overload an organization’s capacity for adaptation or decision-making. In the travel industry, this is more …
Read More »Boosting tourism through disruption – the Hindu
India needs a comprehensive disruptive strategy to harness the potential of the tourism and hospitality sector India’s tourism and hospitality sector has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and has suffered significant job losses. How to get this sector out of the COVID-19 trap? The Indian government recently announced financial …
Read More »AdvoCats discouraged from discussing controversial topics on tour – The Vermont Cynic
Editor’s Note: Some sources in this article have been given pseudonyms to protect their identity for reasons of job security and wanting to keep survivor status private. In order to promote the University, the Admissions Office discourages AdvoCats from discussing in depth “difficult and difficult” topics, according to several AdvoCats …
Read More »Covid-19: EAC tourism revenues fell by 92 pc
East African Community partner states have lost 92% of tourism sector revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Making the disclosure, EAC Secretary General, the Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki said tourist arrivals in the region fell from 6.98 million arrivals before the pandemic to 2.25 million arrivals causing losses, adding that …
Read More »NIHOTOUR organizes a tour guide training in Birnin Kebbi
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (Kakakin Kebbi) praised the foresight of the National Institute of Hotel and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) for having integrated training in the acquisition of skills in the tourist guidance as part of the activities marking the celebration of World Tourism Day 2021, noting …
Read More »“Renting the Taj Mahal”: the fight to save the little Darjeeling train | Global development
“Darjeeling ko sano rail, hirna lai on tyari cha / Keep the shuna bhai siti bajayo(Darjeeling’s little train is ready to go / Oh, listen to the guard whistle) Generations of children in Darjeeling have grown up hearing these lines from a Nepalese rhyme. Serenading the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), …
Read More »Nagaland government prepares for Hornbill Festival 2021 | Morung Express
Advisor, Tourism, Art and Culture, H Khehovi Yeputhomi and other officials at the coordination meeting for the Hornbill Festival in Kohima on October 1 (Photo Morung) Morung Express newsKohima | October 1st After a one-year hiatus, Nagaland is ready to celebrate the 22nd edition of the Hornbill Festival at Heritage …
Read More »Madhya Pradesh will make women traveling safer | Bhopal News
BHOPAL: A 28 million rupee hospitality project is poised to make Madhya Pradesh’s tourism sector safer, especially for women who also travel solo. The center sanctioned the project with a 60% share of the funding. The remaining money will be spent by the state. This would include self-defense training for …
Read More »Rwanda: More than 5.7 billion Rwandan francs to strengthen skills in the tourism and hospitality sector
The Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) has signed a Frw 5.7 billion agreement with the European Union (EU) to produce a skilled workforce in the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. This will be undertaken within the framework of the project called “Ubukerarugendo Imbere” launched on Wednesday September 29 and it is …
Read More »Villagers in RS red zones demand food and goods
Some people in Siem Reap are complaining about a lack of food and supplies amid strict lockdowns, while authorities say they are helping those in need. Tour guide Sun Sang said that for nearly two weeks they had been living in a red zone with restrictions on not leaving their …
Read More »Cape Town officials highlight fight to remove SA from UK ‘red list’ on World Tourism Day
Cape Town – The tourism industry and officials in the Western Cape have highlighted their efforts to get South Africa removed from the UK’s “red list” for travel for World Tourism Day on Monday. The tourism sector, Cape Town stakeholders and the Western Cape tourism industry have stepped up efforts …
Read More »The KP government is spending 11 billion rupees to improve road infrastructure in the tower …
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allocated 11 billion rupees for development works to facilitate access to tourist resorts. The proceeds would be used for the construction of four mega trekking projects in mountainous areas. The provincial government said this in a statement released on …
Read More »KP spends 11 billion rupees to improve road infrastructure in tourist areas: tourism secretary
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – September 27, 2021): Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Khyber Pkhtunkhwa had allocated Rs. 11 billion for development works including road infrastructure to facilitate access to tourist resorts. The proceeds would be used for the construction of four mega trekking projects in the …
Read More »Ybor City Ghost Tour takes guests inside the Cuban Club in search of spirits amidst the story
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Those who enjoy the paranormal and history buffs can take a guided walking tour around Tampa’s iconic Ybor City, but it’s unclear what can be seen inside some of the buildings. The official Ybor City Ghost Tour takes visitors on foot to six stops in Tampa’s …
Read More »“Foreign tourists will soon be allowed in Goa”: PM Modi
India’s record vaccination rate will help tourism-dependent states like Goa reopen quickly and safely, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. However, he warned the state that if security protocols are not followed, tourists, foreigners, will not arrive. Addressing state officials and health workers during an interaction to congratulate the …
Read More »Ajit Pawar fights for plastic ban on Sinhagad Fort premises | Pune News
Pune: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday called for a total plastic ban at Sinhagad Fort and proposed the use of PMPML electric buses to get there, after parking private vehicles at the foot of the hill . The forestry department would allocate 10 acres of land for parking. …
Read More »Visitors flock to see the interior of one of Mayo’s most historic buildings
Blacksod Lighthouse. . Square lighthouses are rare. Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021, 11:27 AM Last update: Sun Aug 22, 2021, 1:56 PM Blacksod Lighthouse Beacon has been guiding sailors for 155 years by Joanna McNicholas It was a hot day, gentle waves caressed the shores of Erris and there was …
Read More »SFU expert on why this is important
Credit: CC0 Public domain Are you booking a guided tour for your next vacation? Consider getting along with the tourists you travel with jointly – building a tourist-tourist relationship – leads to more satisfying group experiences and better for business, according to a new study by researchers at the ‘Simon …
Read More »Mamie Pollock of Daytona International Speedway: part of the tram circuit specialists who love to meet fans from all over the world
A NASCAR fan since the 1980s, his enthusiasm for the Iconic World Center of Racing is infectious; Daily tours of the World Center of Racing, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (July 29, 2021) – Daytona International Speedway is known as the World Center of Racing, and …
Read More »Drifting in a ghostly Paris, with a void in his soul
At one point, Kim looks back on Henrik’s early days in Paris, when he was quickly made aware of his stranger by French and Asian expats “who thought I had something in common with them”. His insistence that he does not deny his curiosity and an unmistakable affinity, albeit tacit. …
Read More »Issues raised regarding the impact of the new free Derry Walls app
The issue was raised by UUP alderman Darren Guy at a meeting of the business and culture committee. The Walls Alive app, developed by Derry and Strabane Council in partnership with Visit Derry and launched last week, allows users to explore the history of Derry’s historic past and more contemporary …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism revises MDA program guidelines to promote domestic tourism
In accordance with the guidelines, stakeholders receive financial support for the promotion of domestic tourism. The Ministry of Tourism revised the Market Development Assistance Program (MDA) Guidelines for the Promotion of Domestic Tourism in November 2020 to improve the scope and reach of the program. In accordance with the guidelines, …
Read More »Sherri Shepherd addresses lack of diversity she noticed on ’90s sitcom friends after being guest on the show
Sherri Berger makes another talent among several who have discussed the lack of diversity and / or experiences as a black actor on the set of “Friends”. On Friday, July 16, Shepherd opened up about her experience as a guest on the show. She told People magazine: âI had a …
Read More »El Nido calls on tourism workers
SLOWDAY A boatman sits near his lonely Tuesday among a row of kayaks tourists normally use to tour the popular small lagoon of El Nido and other islets in Bacuit Bay. Leisure trip toEl Nido in Palawan, one of Asia’s top tourist destinations, has been hampered by travel restrictions induced …
Read More »SEC launches tour guide program with Shurooq and EPAA
Sharjah 24: As part of programs for students, the Sharjah Education Council (SEC) is launching the Tourist Guide Program, aimed at qualifying students with skills to become tour guides and allowing them to familiarize themselves with the tourist attractions of Sharjah to discover. visitors and tourists. The SEC is developing …
Read More »Dal Lake photographers fight tourism slump
Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh was lazily spending an afternoon on the shores of the picture-postcard lake of Srinagar, which has been the base station for thousands of tourists arriving in the area. Sheikh, 26, was cleaning his camera as he anxiously awaited the arrival of tourists. He earns his living by …
Read More »Tourism carried by Muslim travelers, women workers
Some 29% of Muslim women traveled in all-female groups, 28% traveled alone and 22% in mixed groups By AZALEA AZUAR / Photo TMR YOUNG Muslim female travelers have been the engines of the tourism industry. Pear Anderson founding partner Hannah Pearson cited a 2018 MasterCard credit scoring study that found …
Read More »Kawasan “Improvements” Sought After Viral Video
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, tourism actors in Badian City and Cebu-based influencers met on Wednesday, July 7 in Alcantara City to address the issue of alleged overly high fees at Kawasan Falls, a video of which is has gone viral lately on social media. | via Morexette Marie Erram #CDNDigital CEBU …
Read More »Alec Hogg’s Inbox: The Continuing Economic Impact of the Coronavirus
An email from Peter Smulik, owner of Cape Town’s Far and Wide Tours, recalls the continuing economic impact of the coronavirus. He writes: âThe other day, you interviewed a representative from Ocean Basket and you deplored the repeated closure of restaurants. The opinions expressed are very valid, but there is …
Read More »“Mesopotamia” brand will boost tourism in south-eastern Anatolia
Nine provinces of south-eastern Anatolia – whose history, culture, gastronomy and nature are recorded by UNESCO – are preparing to profit from tourist activity with “Mesopotamia”, promoted as the Turkey’s leading destination-oriented regional tourism brand. As part of the tourism-focused promotion and branding project within the South East Anatolia Project …
Read More »Why is “Center of Excellence and CPEC Museum” necessary?
– By Shazia Anwer Cheema The Himalayas, Karakoram and Hindu Kush are the highest and most powerful mountain ranges in the world. K-2, Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi are the three most romantic peaks for the best climbers in the world. If you don’t believe me that K2 is the most …
Read More »Slashed tourism and hospitality sector believes there is room for stronger reforms by the Center
Virender Datta’s activity as a tourism promotional marketer has led him to hang out with foreign travelers and give them the best recommendations, all against the backdrop of some of the country’s best-known tourist spots. The doomsday pandemic has practically decimated its line of work. âIt’s as if a bomb …
Read More »“Need for more proactive relief programs to increase the losses of Rs 200-500 crore incurred by the tourism industry”
The extended loan benefits are only expected to benefit a portion of registered travel and tourism players, but interest rates remain a concern. (Photo source: Kerala Tourism / Facebook) By Aditya Chamaria, The travel and tourism industry represents 8% of the GDP and an equal volume of jobs; look at …
Read More »Financial aid much preferred over loan, according to North Bengal tourism stakeholders
“Most of us can’t afford to take out a loan because our income has dropped dramatically since last year.” Tourism players in North Bengal said financial aid would have helped the sector rather than loans announced by the Center for Industry Revival. While announcing a revival of the Indian economy …
Read More »Health, focus on fresh relief recall tourism | Latest India News
New Delhi The government announced on Monday a â¹6.28 lakh crore economic recovery and relief program focused on improving health facilities, especially those for children, by providing cheap credit to small businesses, including those in the tourism, food and beverage industries. ‘agriculture and exports, and enticing foreign tourists by temporarily …
Read More »Israel’s tourism sector fears lower unemployment benefits
Travel agencies fear employee exodus to other industries Israel’s tourism industry faces two challenges associated with July 1. This is the day the country was due to start welcoming individual (vaccinated) foreign visitors, but in light of an outbreak of the delta (“Indian”) variant of the new coronavirus, which has …
Read More »Comment: Global pandemic hampers tourism in Albania “without COVID” – Exit
The Covid 19 pandemic has hit the Albanian economy and tourism hard, which is one of the most important branches of the economy. Due to the border closure last year, the tourism industry in Albania has operated primarily in what is described as âpatriotic tourismâ; ie local holidaymakers and Kosovar …
Read More »Estonia hums a new tune as a tourist mecca
Breadcrumb Links Trip It has been 30 years since the country swept the Soviets in a singing revolution. Author of the article: Post-media news Party-goers in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, wave flags in 2011 to mark the 20th anniversary of the country’s independence from the Soviet Union. Photo by …
Read More »Loving My Role as Marshalltown Tour Guide | News, Sports, Jobs
One of the best parts of my job is showing the city around to potential employees or new hires for Marshalltown companies and other entities. I can talk about something I love – Marshalltown – and I can basically give a 45 minute commercial for the city. I have the …
Read More »Crocodile-mutilated British tourist family visit lagoon where they were attacked to show SRE
The parents of a Briton half-drowned in a terrifying crocodile attack in Mexico visited the lagoon where she was nearly killed. Sean and Sue Laurie were taken to Laguna de Manialtepec, near Puerto Escondido, by tourism officials to show how the natural park – one of the few places in …
Read More »Pequot Lakes Community Education has upcoming courses
An “online travel tour around beautiful Prague” starts on Sunday June 20 and is a week-long virtual tour of Prague. Tour guides are residents of Prague who will give people an experience like no other. Participants will explore neighborhoods, learn about local culture, traditions, history, food and drink, architectural styles, …
Read More »What is the old city of Philadelphia without any tourists?
Long form When travel restrictions reduced the crowds dressed in red, white and blue, another group of ardent pilgrims took their place and changed everything in the way we saw our home. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning – perfect …
Read More »7 tips for visiting Utqiagvik
True Traveler Confession: This is the one time my exploration bucket list has grown solely because of the urge to social media. My friend posted a photo standing in a place that didn’t look like his house at all. It was midsummer and she was bundled up in diapers and …
Read More »No Broadway shows? No problem. Walking tours fill a void.
On a recent weekday morning, a group of 10 people masked from the outside found themselves in the screaming mouth of Times Square. Tim Dolan, their tour guide, held up an iPad showing a black-and-white photograph of the area in 1900, when it was filled with horse-drawn carriages rather than …
Read More »UTB issues guidelines on tourist vans during inter-district travel ban – PML Daily
Only registered passenger cars will be allowed to drive during the travel ban (PHOTO / Courtesy) KAMPALA – The Uganda Tourist Board (UTB) has issued travel guidelines for tour operators – guiding tour vans on inter-district bans. UTB Director General Lilly Ajarova warned in the new guidelines that only vans …
Read More »No priority vaccination yet for frontline tourism staff
The tourism industry is still awaiting priority vaccination for its frontline staff, numbering more than 17,000 people, despite requests to the competent authorities. Sri Lanka Tourism said yesterday that the health and well-being of industry stakeholders is its top priority, it again requested that a vaccination program be organized for …
Read More »French Navy personnel visit to visit Yala Park today (08)
COLOMBO (Info 1er): The group of soldiers from the French Navy arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday (June 07), will embark on a visit to Yala National Park today (8). Visiting French Navy personnel will have the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, at the request of the French Embassy …
Read More »The forest camp catches fire with education
Ti Gong Children are helped to assemble a Roman catapult capable of throwing heavy stones. On an unusually hot day in late May, when most downtown kids were probably advised to stay indoors, dozens of them were engrossed in a wide variety of outdoor activities. air in a forest near …
Read More »Call for local authorities to lower Taal’s alert status denied
The volcanic ash from the Taal eruption in 2020 still covers the island of Talisay, Batangas, on March 26, 2021. The island of the Taal volcano remains in the permanent danger zone, which prohibits the entry of people, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Local government units are …
Read More »To see the interior of British cities, book a tour with an officially trained Blue Badge guide
How much of our own country do we really know? Maybe not a lot. Has our annual sun rush abroad kept us from discovering the glories of Britain? Almost certainly. So, with the uncertainty surrounding vacationing abroad this summer, a UK city break has never looked more appealing. We asked …
Read More »Government initiatives
Countering the Covid19 LG Manoj Sinha receives first vaccine against COVID-19 The government of Jammu and Kashmir said 62% of people aged 45 had been vaccinated, compared to a national average of 32%. For this age group, four districts have so far achieved 90 percent coverage. The government has stated …
Read More »Firefly Tourism sparks calls for sustainable practices
AAn hour’s drive southwest of Bangkok, Thailand, nestled in a bend in the Mae Klong River, is the village of Amphawa. Until recently, tourists flocked here to witness a spectacular evening light show. Thousands of men Pteroptyx malaccae the fireflies congregated in the three-story mangrove trees bordering the Mae Klong …
Read More »Illegal Beijing Great Wall tour bus faces fine of up to ¥ 100K – This is Beijing
Those responsible for an illegal tour bus carrying around 40 people to the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing may face a fine between 30,000 RMB and 100,000 RMB. Tourists, from southern China, attempted to enter the Jiankou section just after 8 a.m. on May 29 via Xizhazi …
Read More »Vax Drive in Jammu for tourism stakeholders
A special vaccination campaign for tourism stakeholders, namely hotels, restaurateurs and their staff, dhabawalas, travel agents, excursion agents, adventure tour operators, owners of pedal boats (shikarawalas), tour guides, hawkers and others, registered with the Ministry of Tourism, started on May 25 in four districts of Jammu Division namely Jammu, Udhampur, …
Read More »Virtual campus tours are gaining ground in higher education
Virtual college tours have become a staple during the coronavirus pandemic, with a 258% jump in high school attendance, according to April statistics from educational technology company EAB. Universities have invested in tools to create virtual tours when campuses close and student tour guides are no longer on campus to …
Read More »Meet three Israeli women who mean business
Imagine a frontier trailblazer with a hood and a log cabin? This image does not begin to describe three modern day women who bring their unique leadership to the borders of Israeli communities. In honor of JNF-USA Women’s Month, JNF-USA Lauder Employment Center Associate Director Tamar Gil Menachem, JNF-USA Liaison …
Read More »What a holistic approach to tourism development means for Nigeria – Adun Okupe
With a holistic approach to tourism development, Nigeria can advance its tourism sector to account for a significant share of the country’s GDP. According to Adun Okupe, founder and senior advisor of Redclay Advisory, Nigerian tourism is still at a stage where attention is only paid to tourism. âPeople spend …
Read More »Sudha Murty Donates Rs 10k Each To 300 Karnataka Tour Guides | Bengaluru News
BENGALURU: For tour guides, the pandemic seems to have left them in one of those deep, dark tunnels they once drove through greedy tourists – one with no end in sight. However, there is now a little light. Sudha Murty, philanthropist and president of the Infosys Foundation, donated 10,000 rupees …
Read More »Why are hundreds of huge stone jars scattered across northeastern Laos?
ASK LAO the ancients, and many will tell you that their lands were once ruled by giants. The tallest was a warrior king named Khun Jeuang whose armies, the story goes, celebrated their conquests in modern Xieng Khouang province in northeastern Laos, with whiskey served in huge stone urns. Today …
Read More »Recalibrating tourism standards – Manila Standard
In anticipation of the reactivation of the global tourism industry, our urgent task is to find ways to adapt to the new reality, to the changing preferences and expectations of leisure travelers who have been severely affected by this. pandemic. Tourism marketing experts are now asking, “How do you restore …
Read More »Norwich tourist hub to become temporary mural
After the decision to take down the Norwich Tourist Information Center (TIC) was confirmed last month, new plans were announced on what will fill the empty space left. The TIC had been based at the Forum since 2001 and was operational until December 2020. In April, Norwich City Council said …
Read More »Travel enthusiasts use social media to boost tourism in Jordan
(MENAFN – Jordan Times) AMMAN – As the Eid Al Fitr holiday draws near, travel enthusiasts hailed the government’s recent move to lower tourist entrance fees for Arab nationals to be equal to those of Jordanian citizens. Abdelrahman Al Muhid, the founder of the ‘Go to Jordan’ campaign, said: “ …
Read More »Explore Cambodia and Vietnam this week on TRAVEL GUIDES
This week our travel guides are embarking on a luxury cruise on the Mekong River from Cambodia to southern Vietnam. Along the way, they learn about the history, culture and food of these dynamic and emerging vacation destinations. But is a floating haven the best way to experience the Mighty …
Read More »Covid-19 casts dark clouds over Kashmir’s tourism industry
The tourism industry in Kashmir is starting another marred year with the entry into force of Covid-19 lockdowns in many states and Union territories across the country.For the third year in a row, the tourism industry will experience thousands of job losses as restrictions prevent people from traveling for leisure.April …
Read More »Tourism industry risks losing another year of business due to pandemic
For the second year in a row, the tourism industry expects a complete cancellation as early bookings are canceled, once again, due to the surge in Covid-19 cases. With estimates on the loss to the industry ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 500 crore, insiders say it will be at …
Read More »Edinburgh’s ‘cranky’ tour guides are ridiculed by woman in viral Twitter video
What is Edinburgh Old Town if not a haunted vault while being both an underground nightclub and the occasional Fringe spot? It’s that irony that an actress captured perfectly in her portrayal of an unimpressed tour guide in the capital – you know what type we’re talking about. Eleanor Morton …
Read More »Tourism Sector Employees in Terengganu to Receive Cash Assistance Through Berkat 2.0, State Exco Says | Malaysia
National Committee for Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology Chairman Ariffin Deraman said more than RM 520,000 has been allocated for this special incentive which is expected to ease the burden on the population, especially in the preparation of the celebration of Aidilfitri. – Photo by Bernama Subscribe to our Telegram …
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