Expedia data reveals the trend, as Aurora Borealis visibility peaks # Nearly half travelers dream of aurora chasing this year, eclipsing other experiences # Canada, Finland and Norway boast the most popular destinations for aurora hunters This year's hotspots are looking a whole lot cooler with the rise of Northern Lights tourism, spurred by reports that the astronomical phenomenon will be extraordinarily visible in 2024. According to a survey commissioned by Expedia, nearly half (42%) of Americans will prioritize aurora chasing in the year ahead over other bucket list experiences. Traveling to see the Northern Lights is more in-demand than a visit to Egypt's pyramids (36%) or a walk along the Great Wall of China (33%). Expedia searches are skyrocketing for winter trips to Nort...
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देश के 46 शहरों तक जाना होगा आसान, शुरुआती ऑफर में किराया सिर्फ 99 रुपये! भारत 43 वां देश है, जहां फ्लिक्सबस ने लोकल बस ऑपरेटर्स के साथ मिलकर अपनी सेवाएं शुरू की हैं। दुनिया के 42 देशों में सबसे बड़ा बस नेटवर्क ऑफर करने वाले एक ग्लोबल ट्रैवल-टेक लीडर फ्लिक्सबस (FlixBus) ने भारत में अपने आने की घोषणा कर दी है। कंपनी का दावा है कि वह दुनिया के दूसरे सबसे बड़े बस बाजार में सुविधाजनक यात्रा, प्रतिस्पर्धी मूल्य और सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा मानकों के साथ इंटरसिटी ट्रैवल में क्रांति ला देगी। फ्लिक्सबस के देश में आने से बस यात्रियों के लिए अब बहुत सारे सुविधाजनक, सुरक्षित और विश्वसनीय यात्रा विकल्प उपलब्ध हो गए हैं। फिलहाल इस सेवा में नई दिल्ली, हिमाचल, जम्मू-कश्मीर, पंजाब, राजस्थान और उत्तर प्रदेश के शहरों और रास्तों को जोड़ा गया है। फ्लिक्सबस इंडिया के लिए टिकट 1 फरवरी से लोगों के लिए उपलब्ध...
Read MoreFive reasons to choose Komodo National Park as your next nature excursion
Known for its breathtaking natural beauty above and below the water, Komodo National Park in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although the Komodo dragons are the most renowned of its natural wonders, the world’s largest lizards join a long list of reasons to explore the park’s rich biodiversity and unique landscapes. From aquamarine waters and majestic manta rays to rugged savannah and scarlet sunsets, Komodo National Park promises the trip of a lifetime. For unparalleled luxury, comfort and style, look no further than AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach in Labuan Bajo on the island of Flores. Featuring a white sand beach, 250-meter jetty, waterfront yoga deck and marine conservation activities, the resort’s world class luxury combined with grac...
Read MoreRevellers enjoy last carnival before fee for day-trippers Hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Venice carnival are enjoying what could be the last year of free access for day-trippers to the historic lagoon city, before a much-debated fee comes into effect to try to curb numbers. Venice is marking the 700th anniversary of the death of Marco Polo with a year of commemorations, starting with the opening of Carnival season honoring one of the lagoon city’s most illustrious native sons. A woman wearing a mask poses in front of the St. Marks church during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Sunday Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) Kicking off Carnival last weekend, some 600 rowers in period dress raised their oars in salute and shouted “We are all Marco Polo” as they rowed...
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand. • Total traffic in 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 36.9% compared to 2022. Globally, full year 2023 traffic was at 94.1% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2023 total traffic rose 25.3% compared to December 2022 and reached 97.5% of the December 2019 level. Fourth quarter traffic was at 98.2% of 2019, reflecting the strong recovery towards the end of the year. • International traffic in 2023 climbed 41.6% versus 2022 and reached 88.6% of 2019 levels. December 2023 international traffic climbed 24.2% over December 2022, reaching 94.7% of the level in Decem...
Read MoreTivoli La Caleta Resort is now open at Costa Adeje in Tenerife Making its debut in Spain, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort, bringing the brand’s timeless glamour to the Canary Islands. Following extensive renovations, Tivoli La Caleta opens its doors, welcoming guests with elegantly renovated guest rooms and suites, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa, all with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the hotel’s beautiful, landscaped gardens. Located on southern Tenerife’s picturesque coast, nestled between the mountains and the Atlantic’s deep blue, Tivoli La Caleta offers an idyllic hideaway, just 15 minutes’ drive from Tenerife South International Airport, with direct access to the 12...
Read MoreArchaeological discoveries at Sas Al Nakhl Island in Abu Dhabi Almost 65 years since the first archaeological excavations in Abu Dhabi, new findings highlight the emirate's role in regional and global trade, and the resilience and innovation of regional Bronze Age societies. Recent excavations made on Sas Al Nakhl Island, known locally as Umm an-Nar, include bitumen matched to sources in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) used to waterproof pottery as well as a clay-lined storage pit. One fragment has the impression of wood and two pieces of rope and was likely part of a Bronze Age boat. Tombs on Umm an-Nar Island courtesy of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Umm an-Nar is known for its monumental Bronze Age cemeteries. These new findings suggest that...
Read MoreA gift for loved ones & the planet: Tourism Fiji and the Coral Gardeners introduce the Coral Bouquet It is the season of love, and how better to express your feelings to your loved one than by giving a bouquet of red roses, a box of assorted chocolates, a romantic dinner date, or a long drive. At Tourism Fiji it’s time to twist this age-old tradition and talk sustainable. This year, Fiji, the South Pacific archipelago and top honeymoon destination is offering lovebirds a sustainable alternative in the form of a Coral Bouquet planting for Valentine’s Day. Home to the third-largest barrier reef in the world (The Great Sea Reef, known as Cakaulevu), Fiji is surrounded by beautiful but also fragile corals at threat from warming oceans. 100% of the proceeds from this alternative ...
Read MoreNASA’s Webb Telescope depicts a new treasure trove of images with clearly defined arms It’s oh-so-easy to be absolutely mesmerized by these spiral galaxies. Follow their clearly defined arms, which are brimming with stars, to their centers, where there may be old star clusters and – sometimes – active supermassive black holes. Only NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope can deliver highly detailed scenes of nearby galaxies in a combination of near- and mid-infrared light – and a set of these images was publicly released today. These Webb images are part of a large, long-standing project, the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) program, which is supported by more than 150 astronomers worldwide. Before Webb took these images, PHANGS was already brimming with data...
Read MoreMajor new reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Travel & Tourism, marking a commitment to a digital future with unparalleled customer experiences. The first in a series of AI reports, announced during the global tourism body’s event at FITUR and in collaboration with WTTC’s Industry Partner, Microsoft, is poised to redefine Travel & Tourism standards and call on the sector for greater integration of such technologies. As the global leader in Travel & Tourism, WTTC is committed to driving innovation and supporting the sector to embrace AI and other cutting-edge technologies. To promote sustainability and excellent customer experiences, WTTC acknowledges the crucial im...
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