The countdown is officially on in just four weeks, Ain Dubai the world's largest and tallest observation wheel will take its first customers when it opens to the world on 21st October. Tickets for the 'must-visit' venue for views, sunsets, entertainment and celebrations are already on sale. Ain Dubai re-imagines the traditional observation wheel experience, translating it into a world-class entertainment hot spot that delivers bespoke experiences suited to all types of celebratory occasions for people of all ages to enjoy. Ain Dubai is the world's largest and tallest observation wheel, standing at over 250 metres. The record-breaking monument offers unrivalled and unforgettable social and celebratory experiences as well as 360-degree views of Dubai in premium comfort all at hear...
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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire hosts the official celebrations for the World Tourism Day Global tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to making the sector a pillar of inclusive growth. At the official World Tourism Day 2021 celebrations in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, political and business leaders united behind a common message of solidarity and determination to ‘leave nobody behind’ as tourism restarts and grows back. Prime Minister Patrick Achi and Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana welcomed international delegates, signalling Cote d’Ivoire’s firm support of tourism and Tourism Ministers from 12 countries, the biggest Ministerial participation for an official World Tourism Day celebration. The day featured 1,500 participants, including representatives of international organizations and th...
Read MoreThailand will waive its mandatory quarantine requirement in Bangkok and nine regions from Nov. 1 to vaccinated arrivals, authorities said on Monday, as the country tries to boost its immunisation rate and revive its battered tourism sector. The regions include popular tourist areas Chiang Mai, Phangnga, Krabi, Hua Hin, Pattaya, and Cha-am, and follow the successful reopening of Phuket and Samui islands to vaccinated people in pilot schemes since July. The country is keen to welcome back foreign visitors, after nearly 18 months of strict entry policies that contributed to a collapse in tourism, a key sector that drew 40 million visitors in 2019. Authorities will also reduce the quarantine time nationwide for visitors arriving from Oct. 1, the COVID-19 task force said, halving ...
Read MoreOn Italy's Ligurian coast, biologists and environmentalists are working to tackle the effects of climate change in the Mediterranean with help from a so-called "Smart Bay". Marine biologists fear the Mediterranean is becoming hotter and more acidic, which would affect the habitat of many native species and also lead to violent changes in weather systems such as more frequent tornadoes. The Santa Teresa Smart Bay, in an area on the northwestern coast noted for tourism and diving, is Italy's first underwater "living" laboratory where scientists use aquatic invertebrate animals known as bryozoans and other organisms as live sensors. Spirographs and mussels are pictured underwater in the Smart Bay of Santa Teresa, in Lerici, Italy, September 15, 2021. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo. ...
Read MoreRiya Group is a leading travel company that shaped and transformed the Indian travel industry away from the limelight. It is an acclaimed name with suppliers and vendors of the travel and tourism industry. One of the highest authorities in the UAE government, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has personally presented to GMJ Thampy, CMD of Riya Group, the prestigious UAE Golden Visa for 10 years. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Dubai from Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah The Golden Visa is an honour for GMJ Thampy as it is exclusively only presented to eminent entrepreneurs & personalities. UAE offers a single entry visa for limited days – 30 and 90 days, but with the Golden Visa, the esteemed individual is allo...
Read MoreFrom a 17th Century townhouse in the legendary Galle Fort to traditional tea planters’ bungalows high up in the hills, the Teardrop collection of beautifully renovated, historic properties are sewn together by three founding principles; genuine Sri Lankan hospitality; fabulous Sri Lankan and Asian fusion cuisine using locally sourced fresh ingredients; and experiences that put guests face to face with the warm and colourful sights and sounds of Sri Lanka, the teardrop island. Now, Teardrop Hotels, a chain of luxury boutique hotels in Sri Lanka has got a new representation in Indian market. It has appointed BRANDit, a specialist in tourism marketing, as its representation partner in India. BRANDit will be responsible for shaping the travel trade strategy, promoting sales and executi...
Read MoreThe Sikkim government has eased norms for tourists visiting the state by doing away with mandatory checking of documents like vaccination certificates and RT-PCR test reports at the border check posts with effect from Monday. The in-bound tourists will not be required to show the documents like being vaccinated with minimum one dose of COVID vaccine or RT-PCR test report done 72 hours prior to entering the Himalayan state to officials manning the border check posts at Melli and Rangpo, a notification issued by the state government said. Earlier, tourists were required to show vaccination certificate or RT-PCR test report at the check posts before being allowed entry into Sikkim as per an earlier notification. Instead of the check post officials, the onus has been put on t...
Read MoreCorbett National Park in the terai belt of Uttarakhand has long been all about tigers and to some extent wild elephants. But Corbett Landscape has lot more to do and enjoy than just tiger safari. Butterfly trails are one of them. Butterflies signify everything beautiful in our nature. One of the most delicate living beings is also one of the strongest indicators of health of our surrounding ecosystem. !function(e,t,c,a){if(!e.fwn&&(a="fwn_script",n=e.fwn=function(){ n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments) },e._fwn||(e._fwn=n),n.queue=[],!t.getElementById(a))){var d=document.createElement("script"); d.async=1,d.src=c,d.id=a,t.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(d)} }(window,document,"//asset.fwcdn1.com/js/fwn.js"); fwn({ ...
Read Moreहर साल लाखों प्रवासी अमुर बाजों की मेजबानी करती है यह खूबसूरत झील नगालैंड की दोयांग झील - विशाल और खूबसूरत। कल्पना कीजिए कि आधे घंटे के भीतर कई लाखों की संख्या में अमुर बाज इस झील और उसके ऊपर के आसमान को पूरी तरह पाट दें- हर तरफ सिर्फ अमुर बाज! यकीनन यह दुनिया में पक्षियों के प्रवास की सबसे अनूठी कहानी है। इसका अनूठापन केवल इसके प्रवास में नहीं है बल्कि उसके संरक्षण में भी है। पिछले आठ सालों में संरक्षण की इस कोशिश ने दुनिया को चमत्कृत किया है। यह कहानी अमुर बाजों (फॉल्कन) की है। लोगों की भागीदारी से ऐसा कारनामा हुआ है। पहले जो लोग इन पक्षियों को मार देते थे वही लोग आज इन पक्षियों को बचाने का काम कर रहे हैं। कुछ इस तरह छा जाते हैं यहां के आकाश में अमुर बाज लेकिन अमुर बाजों का प्रवास अपने आप में विलक्षण है। कई लाखों की संख्या में ये बाज हर साल मध्य एशिया में मंगोलिया से दक्षिण ...
Read More400 destinations around the world now hold the globally recognised stamp by WTTC More than 400 destinations around the world now proudly hold the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with New Zealand, Switzerland, and Oman among the latest major destinations to adopt the globally recognised stamp. A group of people are enjoying watching dolphins in Oman WTTC, which has been continuously leading the private sector in the efforts to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage the return of safe international travel, made history when it launched the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp just over one year ago. The stamp, which has been crucial to restoring confidence in travellers and revive the global Travel & Tourism sector, has...
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