August 22, 2024 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries including India, China

August 22, 2024214 Views

Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy. Tourists will be given 30-day visas under a six-month pilot programme that will start from Oct. 1, said Cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana. "The aim of the government is to transform Sri Lanka into a free visa country, much like Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to tap into the benefits of a rapidly growing tourism industry," Gunawardana told reporters at a weekly cabinet briefing. The extensive list includes India, China, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nepal, In...

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Festival of the ninth art set for new innings in Brussels

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August 22, 2024223 Views

The BD Comic Strip Festival is coming to the Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis from 6 to 8 September. This new edition’s programme includes exhibitions, meetings, book signings, and activities for everyone. Not to mention the unmissable manga space and the giant balloons. Plunge into the ninth art at this major event that will delight comic book fans of all ages. From 6 to 8 September, comic strips will, once again, be in the spotlight at the BD Comic Strip Festival. On the agenda are activities, book signings, meetings and the iconic giant balloons, sure to please fans of the ninth art, whether they are enthusiasts or casual readers. In addition to the countless activities for all audiences, a manga space will make its appearance, immersing fans in the world of Japanese comics,...

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Disney Imagination Garden to bloom with boundless storytelling onboard

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August 22, 2024341 Views

First Look of Disney Adventure, sailing from Singapore in 2025 Dazzling entertainment, regional dining and colorful landscapes layered with Disney magic will bring beloved stories to life onboard first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia Disney Cruise Line is unveiling all-new details about one of the seven themed areas aboard the Disney Adventure, which will set sail from Singapore in 2025. Disney Imagination Garden, the central hub of the ship, will be an immersive, enchanted valley inspired by 100 years of heroic and heartwarming Disney adventures. The colorful landscapes of Disney Imagination Garden will transport guests into the pages of well-loved Disney stories alongside their favorite characters. The vibrant, open-air garden will be set against a three-deck-tall, s...

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NH Hotels & Resorts makes Indian Ocean debut

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August 22, 2024209 Views

Announces opening of NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort Minor Hotels, a leading hospitality group with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries, has announced the arrival of the first NH Hotels & Resorts branded property in the Indian Ocean, with NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort set to open its doors on 01 September 2024. Located in South Ari Atoll, approximately 25 minutes by seaplane from the capital Malé, NH Maldives Kuda Rah will offer marine enthusiasts unparalleled access to some of the world's most spectacular diving and snorkelling sites. Right in their backyard holidaymakers will find the legendary Kuda Rah Thila, an underwater pinnacle teeming with vibrantly coloured soft corals and frequented by majestic marine life like blue striped snappers, turt...