It's not often you get the chance to see a master at work, but Madrid residents have recently been able to watch one of Spain's greatest living artists set up his studio under the blazing sun on the famous Puerta del Sol square. Every day from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. since the start of July, painter and sculptor Antonio Lopez, 85, has positioned his large easel and canvas and begun mixing his paints, as a crowd of shoppers, dog walkers and art lovers assembles around him. Spanish artist Antonio Lopez prepares to paint the famous Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Spain, August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Juan Medina Seeing such a famous face installed among the tourist shops and lottery stalls of Puerta del Sol has excited many locals. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime moment because Antonio Lopez is...
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for departing and arriving passengers starting 30th of September 2021. Eventually this acceptance will be expanded to vaccine certification. Man holding a passport with COVID-19 sign stamped onto a white paper, immunity passport or risk-free certificate concept, recovered Coronavirus COVID19 patients being issued proof of convalescence Travellers to/from KSA will have the choice of using either the IATA Travel Pass or Tawakkalna, the country’s national health app, owned and developed by Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). IATA and...
Read MoreGermany was the largest outbound source market globally in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Several tourism related organizations will now be looking to attract more German travelers in the ‘new normal’ to accelerate recovery. Marketing luxury offerings According to a GlobalData consumer survey, Germany had over a quarter of its respondents earning over €50,000, in terms of their approximate annual household pre-tax income. This is higher than the likes of Belgium, France, and Italy, which are important global source markets. FILE PHOTO: People queue to reach the summit cross on top of the highest German mountain, the Zugspitze, in Grainau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany August last. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, ...
Read MoreThe Soneva in Aqua Maldives yacht has elevated the definition of an ocean charter, offering Soneva’s signature luxury and impeccable service at sea. Rare guest experiences are an intrinsic part of Soneva’s Slow Life philosophy, and Soneva in Aqua is no exception, with a captivating selection of new, one-of-a-kind activities, both above and below the waves. Guests can come face-to-face with curious dolphins on the new Dolphin Sled experience, which glides through the ocean depths, or encounter nocturnal sea creatures on a moonlit snorkelling expedition. They can swim with gentle manta rays, paddle to deserted sandbanks in a kayak, or stargaze on deck with an expert astronomer. Those looking for an adrenaline rush can swing from the boom mast or try out a range of new and exciting wa...
Read MoreThe Sikkim government on Wednesday threw open Yumthang Valley in Lachung village for tourists, a week after it allowed similar relaxations in other famous destinations such as Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathula, a notification said. Lachung Dzumsa, a local body that controls tourism activities in the North Sikkim village, welcomed the decision and said that strict adherence to COVID guidelines will be ensured. Lachung is often known as one of the most beautiful villages in the region. Tourists were seen thronging the East Sikkim destinations of Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir after those were opened for visitors last week. The state government will decide on opening up another much-visited destination of Gurudongmar Lake in Lachen village in North Sikkim for tourists after hold...
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