The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Jaumur, the largest cosmopolitan luxury community set on the coast of Gulf of Aqaba, designed to serve the highest standards of future livability and active lifestyle. This new addition promises a unique blend of experiences on both land and sea, complementing NEOM's evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. Jaumur is an exclusive residential community thoughtfully master planned around an inspiring marina for more than 6,000 residents. Embedded into the varied topography of the Gulf of Aqaba coast, it features 500 marina apartments and nearly 700 luxury villas, boasting waterfront access and private mooring. Two distinctive destination hotels within Jaumur offer 350 luxurious rooms and suites, inviting guests to enjoy the bre...
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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad has announced a significant milestone in the preservation and promotion of Gujarat's rich heritage crafts. The Commissioner of Cottage & Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), facilitated the Geographic Indication (GI) tagging of four traditional crafts from Gujarat. The recent GI tagging, marks a momentous occasion for Gujarat's artisanal community. The recognized crafts, sanctioned by the Geographical Indications Registry Office under the DPIIT-Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, include Gujarat Soof Embroidery, Ahmedabad Sodagari Block Print, Surat Sadeli Craft and Bharuch Sujani Weaving As a key...
Read MoreNew Netflix film ‘Mother of the Bride’ puts a new spotlight Thailand has established itself as the go-to destination for Hollywood and international filmmakers, leveraging its stunning locales to boost tourism and support the local economy. Highlighting Thailand’s allure is the recent production of Mother of the Bride, an American romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters which was shot at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, both operated by Minor Hotels. In 2022, the Thai government took a bold step to waive personal income tax for foreign talent for five years, augmenting an already attractive film incentive system. Since then, the programme was further enhanced to offer foreign film productions a cash rebate of up to 20%, with Phuket emerging as a ...
Read MoreCost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked to Hong Kong, with some only interested in free walking tours of the city and staying across the border in Shenzhen overnight to save money. During China's Labour Day holiday, Laura Li, 28, and her cousin Diego Deng, 20, from northeastern Liaoning province, were among the younger visitors to Hong Kong who preferred to follow walking guides on social media rather than join tour groups or shop in luxury stores. The Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book, is the must-have app for China's Generation Z - the 280 million people born between 1995 and 2010 - to explore Hong Kong neighbourhoods and offers travel tips to tourists. Laura Li, 28, and her ...
Read MoreCampers planning to sleep under the stars in coming holidays can choose from many scenic and peaceful places in UK to pitch up. Caravan insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have named seven sites across the country to pitch up in front of stunning landscapes. Devon boasts some of the best countryside views, with acres of pretty meadows and woodland ideal for those looking to escape to nature. Head to the Lake District to see sunsets and picturesque scenery over the mountains and the chance to go seal spotting in Norfolk. In Scotland, campers pitching up will have incredible views over stunning lochs whilst in Yorkshire the local scenery overlooks quaint coastal villages. Greg Wilson, CEO and price comparison expert at Quotezone.co.uk said: “Now the temperatures have started to r...
Read MoreIndian travelers have reason to celebrate as The Royal Thai Government has decided to extend the 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 for Indian Nationals until 10 November, 2024. This exemption was due to end on 10 May, 2024. Thailand Government had announced Visa exemption for India alongwith tourists from few other countries last year. Exemption started from November 2023. Extension of Visa exemption was announced today. After this date, standard visa requirements will return, unless extended further. Under the Visa exemption maximum permitted stay in Thailand is of 30 days. Thus Indian travellers can just purchase a return air ticket and fly in to Thailand. India is a crucial source market for Thailand's tourism industry; it ranks fourth after Malaysia, China, and Singapore, as of 2023. Outsid...
Read MoreHoliday-makers should always be careful about all the reasons they could be denied entry to a country this summer. Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have revealed seven reasons why tourists could be denied entry to a country and possibly detained. Entry requirements vary from country to country so it’s important that travellers familiarise themselves with the rules for their chosen destination. Tourists can be refused entry to a country for many reasons including having no proof of onward travel and not having enough blank passport pages. John Charnock, from StressFreeCarRental.com said: “Before people go on holiday it’s really important to make sure you have done everything to ensure you are eligible to enter the country. “Of course most of us are aware of general ru...
Read MoreThe Wafaifo Hoi An Resort in the ancient heritage capital of Hoi An in central Vietnam will open its doors to guests on 1 September this year. Bookings are now available for the phase 1 opening of the privately and locally-owned boutique property which will ultimately offer 134-rooms and suites and a range of dining and lifestyle outlets, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed heritage attractions. The resort will deliver a modern interpretation of Hoi An hospitality, dining, wellness and community lifestyles in a lively tourist city where analysts say visitor numbers could repeat 2019 record breaking levels by the end of 2024. “The museums, night market shops, restaurants and bars in the old quarter in Hoi An are really bustling again,” said Mikkel Krantz (pictured), C...
Read MoreFujikawaguchiko wants to fend off misbehaving foreign tourists The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there are many things about their manners that are worrying,” said Michie Motomochi, owner of a cafe serving Japanese sweets “ohagi,” near the soon-to-be-blocked photo spot. Workers set up a barricade near the Lawson convenience store, background, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Fujikawaguchiko town...
Read MoreHotel guests should always security-proof their rooms to prevent thieves from breaking in. The team at Online-Bedrooms have revealed six ways to tightly secure hotel rooms and personal items whilst on holiday. Hotel rooms are generally equipped with an automatic locking system as well as a bolt-locked safe to secure all personal belongings. Some hotels are at serious risk of break-ins as hackers have found new ways to exploit door locks by creating master keys which give them full access to a room. This is more likely to happen in hotels with more modern, electronic lock systems. Those travelling alone or with families might find extra comfort in security-proofing their rooms with a door wedge or portable locks. The experts are advising guests to check their door locks as the...
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