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Croatia mountain hideaway booms as tourists flee summer heat
Hoping to escape relentless heat waves, more tourists in Croatia are heading to an upland getaway to dodge the soaring temperatures by the sea.
Croatia has been long renowned for its spectacular Adriatic coastline dotted with over a…
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From hidden gem to hotspot: Hydra’s journey in the new era of Greek tourism
When Frenchwoman Nadia Romon picked the island of Hydra for her Greek holiday, she was looking for "authenticity" far from the crowded summer circus.
This ruled out big-name destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini. "We wouldn't enjoy…
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Eco-friendly ropeway network to boost Shimla’s connectivity by 2025
In a bid to alleviate the growing vehicular traffic issues in Shimla, the Ropeway and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation (RTDC) has embarked on an ambitious project to establish an urban transportation network via ropeways.
The…
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Centre forms panel to probe Rau’s IAS coaching deaths
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday constituted a committee to inquire into the deaths of 3 civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in old Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi.
The committee will inquire into the reasons, fix…
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Akasa Air to launch direct flights from Mumbai to Kuwait on August 23
Akasa Air will commence services to Kuwait from August 23, making it the fifth international destination for the airline that will be completing two years of flying next month.
A daily direct flight will be operated between Kuwait City and…
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Complete guide to travel insurance for Singapore: Benefits, coverage, and more
Singapore remains a captivating destination for Indian travellers due to its proximity and diverse attractions.
Whether you are planning a family vacation, educational pursuit, or exploring its cultural richness, ensuring a safe and secure…
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Barcelona to up tourist tax as Mallorca seeks visitor cap
Locals in Spain's tourism hotspots are increasingly frustrated about mass tourism. Authorities are clamping down.
Barcelona plans to increase the tourist tax for cruise passengers staying in the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor…
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Greece’s new tourism rules: Efforts to save Santorini from overcrowding
Santorini’s whitewashed streets will heave with millions of visitors this summer. Not everyone on the Greek island will be happy to see them.
“Tourism destroys the vineyards,” wine producer Matthew Argyros said in an interview. “I raise a…
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Goa not about beaches only, has much more to offer: Tourism official
In a bid to showcase its rich heritage and biodiversity, Goa Tourism has started the 'Goa Beyond Beaches' initiative to attract travellers to various other destinations in the state away from beaches, an official said.
Much more to…
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From glory to gloom: Bagan’s tourist boom derailed by Myanmar’s ongoing crisis
The domes and spires of Myanmar's temple city of Bagan mark an island of calm in the country's raging civil war, but with conflict keeping tourists away locals are struggling to make ends meet.
The UNESCO world heritage site on the banks…
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