April 2024 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Germany aims to return to pre-COVID level of tourist arrivals this year

April 30, 2024376 Views

Witnesses a growth of 32.6% visitors from India, records 826703 overnight stays in 2023 Germany's tourism industry is witnessing a notable growth in visitors with Indian tourists playing a key role in driving this development. The country welcomed over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023, marking a large rise in German tourism compared to the previous years. This trend highlights Germany's appeal as a sustainable and travel friendly destination offering diverse cultural experiences and hidden gems that captivate the hearts of travelers be it from India or any corner of the world. The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and German Embassy in India successfully concluded a joint press conference, to showcase Germany as a preferred travel destination for Indian travelers. The c...

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Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands is named the best beach in the world

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April 30, 2024385 Views

The World's 50 Best Beaches 2024 as voted by 1,000 travel professionals, is released •Rounding out the top three were Cala Mariolu in Italy and Meads Bay in Anguilla. •The USA is a hotspot in 2024 with 3 beaches on the list in addition to Trunk Bay •Other hotspots on the list include Australia, Italy, Anguilla, Seychelles, Philippines, Mexico, Greece and Indonesia. •New countries on the list this year include England, Japan, Venezuela, Panama, St. Barth, Aruba, Curaçao and Myanmar. The World's 50 Best Beaches, sponsored by Banana Boat, has released its annual list of the best beaches in the world. The list is a collaboration with over 1,000 of the world's leading travel influencers and professionals, including many of the biggest names in travel such as Jyo Shankar, Pilot...

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Seven tips to sleep on a plane

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April 29, 2024264 Views

Holiday-makers taking a long haul flight this summer are being advised on how to sleep whilst flying. Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have shared seven ways to get some shut-eye while on a plane. Getting a comfortable sleep while flying can be tough thanks to a lack of space and bright lights. Packing an eye mask, using essential oils and being mindful of what you eat and drink on the plane can help make dozing off easier. Ben Slater from Online-Bedrooms said: “Sleeping on a plane is hard but if you have a long haul flight you’ll need to get some rest at some point. “If you struggle to sleep because of the bright lights then it’s worth packing an eye-mask for your journey. Some airlines provide this on a long haul flight but it’s worth bringing your own just in case. “Esse...

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Check-in to the best of the best places to stay around the world

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April 28, 2024498 Views

Tripadvisor announces 2024 Travelers' Choice hotels award winners Three New Categories introduced: Best of the Best Pet-Friendly Hotels, Sustainable Hotels and Wellness Hotels Hotel Colline de France in Brazil Crowned Best in the World; Shore Hotel in California Named Best in the US Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has unveiled the elite group of winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotels Awards, celebrating this year's highest rated hotels in the world based on Tripadvisor reviews. Leading the pack, achieving the No. 1 Top Hotel in the World designation, is Brazil's Hotel Colline de France, a boutique hotel renowned for its personalized service and French elegance in the middle of the mountain town of Gramado. Tripadvisor's Bes...

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New collaborative era in travel & tourism

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April 27, 2024425 Views

'Nature Positive' report is a united vision for nature WTTC, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support Nature Positive Tourism The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Launched on Earth Day 2024, "Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action" is the creation of the high-level 'Nature Positive Tourism Partnership, made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance). Developed in collaboration with specialist consultancy ANIMONDIAL, the report is the sector's pledge to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montre...

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2024 predicted as most expensive summer for travelers yet

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April 27, 2024364 Views

New data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, reports that travelers are spending an average of nearly $10,000 on their trips this summer. Squaremouth breaks down the rise in summer travel spending and explains how travelers can protect their trips in 2024. Summer travelers see higher trip costs in 2024 The average summer trip cost is almost $10,000 this year for the first time, marking a 7% increase over 2023 and 14% increase over 2024. This jump in trip cost is largely due to the overall rising cost of travel and inflation. Average summer trip cost & travel insurance premiums by year *Average trip cost data only reflects policies sold with an insured...

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Include these tourist fees in your holiday budget for Europe this year

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April 27, 2024353 Views

Your trips abroad, especially to Europe will cost more this year, as countries across Europe look set to increase tourist taxes. Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have researched the cost of tourist fees for the most popular countries in Europe. Many countries have raised their fees for tourists this year, with visitors to Paris paying up to €14.95 a night, and a 5% charge on room fees in Berlin. Venice has introduced a trial for visitors to pay a €5 entry fee to the city during daytime hours, including additional costs for anyone staying in the city overnight. Manchester has introduced a tourist tax of £1 per night for visitors, which has been successful in funding street maintenance. FILE PHOTO: Tourists walking in a crowded street in Venice, Italy. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)...

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What is the Ultimate Time to book international flights

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April 26, 2024357 Views

An international airfare study reveals exciting data indicating a significant shift in ideal international flight purchase times compared to 2023 CheapAir.com has released its 2024 International Airfare Study, revealing the ultimate secrets to scoring the best deals on international travel. By delving into a staggering 917 million airfares across 10 global regions, this report highlights the peak and off-peak months for travel costs, the prime times to snag budget-friendly flights, the most wallet-friendly travel days, and how seasonal changes impact prices. With major events like the Summer Olympic Games and fuel cost fluctuations in play, early planning is the ticket to pocket-friendly airfare this year. The study revealed that the best time to purchase international flight...

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The Iris Festival delights with surprises

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April 26, 2024359 Views

The whole of Brussels will be under the Iris Festival spell on the first weekend of May. On Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May, the Brussels-Capital Region will be celebrating its 35th anniversary. This will be marked by a packed, surprising and varied programme. During the annual Iris Festival, Brussels will be putting its best foot forward. From 11:00 on Saturday 4 May, it will take you to the most surprising places in three Brussels communes and the European quarter. After the Iris Festival in the communes, the day will culminate in the Iris Tipik Electro Night. The next day, from noon onwards, everyone is invited to take the whole family to Brussels Park for Party in the Park, where a diverse range of activities will be laid on. All the activities organised by visit.brussels at the...

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The most stressful airports in Europe for 2024 have been revealed

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April 26, 2024389 Views

The most stressful airports in Europe have been revealed, with Charles-de-Gaulle in Paris ranking as the most stressful, and Zagreb in Croatia as the least. Travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have released their 2024 Stressful Airport Index, which analyses data to reveal the worst airports for travellers to pass through. They ranked airports based on five stress-inducing factors: passenger numbers, distance from the city centre, number of flight destinations, car parking charges and departure delays. By looking at ten busy airports across Europe, Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris, France ranked as the most stressful due to the 31.66 km distance from the city centre, and one of the highest numbers of flight destination options at 270. Other overwhelming and stressfu...