Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after further eruptions of a volcano that has spewed ash clouds as high as 10 km (32,808 ft) and forced thousands to evacuate. Jetstar and Qantas said they had stopped flights to Bali on Wednesday for safety reasons because of volcanic ash, while plane tracking website Flightradar24 showed flights to the island by AirAsia and Virgin were also cancelled. Singapore Airlines said it had cancelled a flight on Wednesday from Bali to Singapore due to the eruption. Bali is Indonesia's top tourist hotspot and is a popular destination for Australian visitors. All flights to and from the island of Lombok in the West Nusa Tenggara province, another popular destination for tour...
Read MoreDay: November 13, 2024
UN Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam, will convene global and local leaders, policy makers, and industry pioneers for the First Conference on Tourism for Rural Development (Hoi An, Vietnam 9-11 December). The Conference will bring together representatives from national and local governments, international organizations, and the private sector to showcase around a shared vision for tourism as a catalyst for rural upliftment and inclusive development. Centered on empowering local communities, it will showcase best practices and strategies designed to create enduring, positive change. Sessions will explore how equitable tourism can generate jobs, safeguard cultural and natural resources, and foster social inclusion, with particular em...
Read More2024 Tripadvisor Winter Travel Index ranks Cancun as most favoured international destination More than half of Americans (57%) are preparing for winter travel, with 96% of them planning to travel as much or even more than last winter, according to Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index released this week. Seasonal data from the world's largest travel guidance platform shows the majority (91%) will embark on trips for specific seasonal celebrations, such as winter festivals and activities, typically spending between 3 to 7 nights away from home to fully embrace the holiday cheer. Tripadvisor's Winter Travel Index also spotlights the most traveled winter destinations for 2024, with New York City ranking number one for US domestic travelers and Cancun as the top choice f...
Read MoreYoga Instructor Himani Pal and spiritual wellness expert Daria Gudkova With each passing year, wellness takes more precedence in our lives. As the need to take a holistic approach towards life finds more footing, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious seafront sanctuary in Southern Thailand’s Krabi province, is inviting guests to escape their busy daily lives and step into a world of Wellness & Wonder. Hosted on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, there is an energizing program of spa experiences, activities and explorations awaiting. This blissful beachside resort, which recently became one of the first MICHELIN three-key hotels in Thailand, has welcomed yoga master Himani Pal to its team. A former yoga master in the Maldives and leader of yoga camps in G...
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