Aviation Report Pakistan Civil Aviation Authorities have been instructed to further expand the Clean Green Pakistan campaign at all the Airports keeping all its featured components in mind. The instructions came in a recent meeting of the Airport Managers (APM) with Secretary Aviation Shahrukh Nusrat, who is also the director General of Civil Aviation Authorities […]
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UK announces first-ever tourism sector deal
Tourism Report The U.K. has announced a historic tourism sector deal as the destination prepares to host an extra 9 million annual visitors by 2025. Officials said the agreement will revolutionize the way data is used via the creation of a new Tourism Data Hub “showing the latest trends and spends.” It also commits to […]
Jummu organizes bicycle rally to promote adventure tourism
Greater Kashmir online A group of 24 cyclists, including 3 women, from across India set off on a 160-km-long mountain terrain bicycle rally to Bhaderwah Valley, via famous Chattar Galla pass in Doda district on Sunday with a mission to promote adventure tourism and sports in B-3 (Bhaderwah-Bani-Basholi) circuit. A joint venture of Tourism department, […]
Air India suspends pilot for ‘shoplifting’ at Sydney airport
Aviation Report In a major embarrassment for the Indian national carrier, Air India, its Captain Rohit Bhasin the Regional Director (East) of was allegedly caught shoplifting on Saturday at Sydney airport before operating a flight. Captain Bhasin is one of the most senior commanders of Air India. He was to operate the Air India flight […]
Dominican Republic faces travel concerns
Tourism Correspondent As many as seven Americans have died in the Dominican Republic and travelers are beginning to wonder if the country is safe to visit. The ministry of tourism is taking steps to reassure those who are concerned about traveling to the country, according to a report in USA last week . “The Dominican […]
Easter Island under threat of overtourism
Travel Report Chile’s Easter Island has been drawing tourists to the southeastern Pacific for decades but lately, mass tourism and some bad behavior exhibited by visitors have threatened the destination’s future. Renowned for its massive centuries-old statues known as moai, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has come under threat of overtourism, with frequent flights to […]
Tourists rescued from desert after hot air balloon mishap in Egypt
Tourism Report As a result of a hot air balloon going off course and landing in the desert, Egyptian officials have put a temporary halt to hot air balloon rides in Luxor. According to The Associated Press, hot air balloon rides over Luxor were suspended while officials conduct safety inspections on the companies that run […]
Places to visit in Iran
Tourism Report Modern Persia is not just a big country, it’s also packed with historical places, art, and a diverse natural landscape. One of the top Iran places to visit is its capital. Tehran became the capital of Iran in the 19th century during the Qajar era. Located along and framed by the southern side […]
Medieval Town of Bruges to Restrict Tourism
Travel Report The famous Belgian Medieval town of Bruges is the latest European city to begin issuing tourism restrictions in the face of overtourism. A new report from CNN says that the city, known for its charming and historic city center (which is a UNESCO World Heritage site), is moving forward with crowd controls. Those […]
Beijing new airport subway line starts test run
Xinhua BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) — Self-driving trains for the subway line connecting downtown Beijing with its new international airport started trial run Saturday, according to local authorities. Stretching 41.4 kilometers, the new line supports autopilot system and can run at a speed of 160 km per hour, with as many as 448 passengers, according […]