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Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to allow Russian tourists who enter the country without a visa to stay for a maximum of two months as the Southeast Asian country bets on tourism to support an economic recovery. Russian passport-holders…
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Venice will this week begin charging day trippers for entry, a world first aimed at easing pressure on the Italian city drowning under the weight of mass tourism. On Thursday -- a public holiday in Italy -- day visitors will for the first…
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Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week, as the Southeast Asian country looks to lift foreign tourist arrivals back to pre-Covid levels. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s cabinet approved…
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To the world, Japan is that country in the Far East that has really done it all. It runs so effectively that you are left looking for words. It is not Europe. The people here are humble, quiet, respectful, and overall, extremely helpful.…
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Performing in the US for international artists just got a lot more complicated. On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250% visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the US. Artists,…
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It's water festival time in Thailand where many are marking the country's traditional New Year, splashing each other with colourful water guns and buckets in an often raucous celebration. That draws thousands of people, even as this year…
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Many holy places across the world earn a good amount of money from spiritual tourism every year. However, Bodh Gaya, a place of equal spiritual importance for Buddhists, is unable to attract as many tourists as it should be. The Mahabodhi…
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Venice's mayor on Thursday promised a light touch "without queues" when the city rolls out a new ticket policy. In a few weeks, seeking to cut down on the hordes of visitors who descend on its canalled streets every summer. The new…
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Due to the rough seas in many coastal areas, beach tourism activities have been halted in Kerala's Kannur. In the wake of the rough seas, the District Disaster Management Authority has instructed the District Tourism Promotion Council to…
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As travellers eagerly wait to go on their next summer adventure, choosing the perfect destination can often feel like a daunting task as there are countless options to consider. However, the upcoming period offers a great time for…
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