March 2025 – Page 5 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Tourist tax: Travellers warned over growing fees

March 16, 2025186 Views

Travellers should plan ahead and avoid being stung by costly tourist tax this summer, as more countries look to charge visitors. Travel insurance comparison experts from Quotezone.co.uk are providing holidaymakers with their very own tourist tax guide for some of the most popular holiday destinations to help them with their holiday planning. This comes after news that holiday hotspots like Greece, France and the Netherlands are increasing their tourist tax in preparation for record visitor numbers. More destinations around the world are also introducing tourist taxes in response to over-tourism and government concerns around local environments and cultural heritage. Tourists carry their luggage in the neighborhood of Koukaki, in Athens, Greece, September 11, 2024. REUTERS/...

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Immersive storytelling through entertainment innovation

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March 15, 2025174 Views

Abu Dhabi to introduce the world's largest drone light show, elevating cultural and technological storytelling Abu Dhabi is set to launch a pioneering initiative that will integrate cutting-edge drone technology into large-scale immersive storytelling, further solidifying its position as a global hub for innovation in culture and entertainment. The synchronised drone performances will create artistic narratives across multiple iconic locations, weaving together the emirate's rich heritage and dynamic future. It will introduce the world's most advanced fleet of 10,000 light-show drones, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region, blending cultural narratives with advanced drone technology to create immersive experiences. A multi-year strategic partnership agreement has been...

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The untamed power of Supertubos: What makes Peniche a surfer’s dream destination

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March 15, 2025189 Views

Discover the allure of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal’s home, where ever-changing sandbanks and formidable energy shape one of the most celebrated waves on the Championship Tour More than just a world-class wave, Supertubos is a defining feature of Peniche, a town with deep maritime roots and a coastline in constant flux. From its shifting sandbanks to its storied past, this stretch of Atlantic coastline has long drawn those willing to test themselves against its power. But before the world’s best paddle out, let's take a look at what makes this wave so special. Carlos Burle performs at the Papoa in Peniche, Portugal. Photo: Hugo Silva / Red Bull Content Pool Snapshot A Town Shaped by the Atlantic: Peniche, a small fishing town with a rich maritime history, has transformed i...

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‘White Lotus Effect’ in full bloom for as Thailand booking interest surges

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March 15, 2025176 Views

Three Anantara properties featured in hit HBO series see 104% rise in web traffic, 180% bump in bookings Minor Hotels is feeling ‘The White Lotus effect’, with three of its Anantara properties that served as principal filming locations for the hit HBO series experiencing a surge in online interest and bookings. The show’s third season, which is set in Thailand and premiered on February 16, has driven a substantial uptick in interest for Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas – where much of the series was filmed. Traffic to the resorts’ websites has risen 104% year-over-year (y-y) for the month of February, with the three properties also reporting a 41% y-y rise in direct online bookings made in the same period. ...

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Which are the best airports in world for customer experience!

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March 12, 2025305 Views

Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, announces the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. These awards, celebrated as the benchmark for excellence in airport customer experience, are determined exclusively by passengers. The ASQ Awards are based on the aviation industry's most comprehensive and trusted global measurement program for airport experience. This unique program gathers real-time feedback from travellers through live surveys at airports worldwide. Its rigorous methodology ensures accurate representation of a diverse range of passenger experiences, making it the only survey that enables fair airport comparisons. 2024 ASQ Awards highlights 2024 marked a milestone for the ASQ p...

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Madhya Pradesh’s rich historical heritage gains global recognition

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March 12, 2025194 Views

Four of its sites newly included in UNESCO's Tentative list The state now has 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with 15 sites in the Tentative List and 3 in the Permanent List Madhya Pradesh’s rich historical heritage has gained global recognition, with four of its sites newly included in UNESCO’s Tentative List. The state has achieved yet another milestone in promoting its cultural legacy on the world stage. Inclusion of Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, Gupta Period Temples and the Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas in UNESCO’s Serial Nomination for Tentative Listing highlights Madhya Pradesh’s distinct place in India’s cultural and historical landscape. Last year, UNESCO also included six heritage sites from Madhya Pradesh in its Tentative List, namely: G...

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Culture Summit Abu Dhabi returns under the theme ‘Culture for Humanity and Beyond’

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March 11, 2025193 Views

Across three days of panels, creative conversations, case studies, artist talks and workshops, the Summit will explore how culture can navigate global transformation and build a sustainable future. The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the dates of its leading global forum, Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, for its seventh edition. The thought leadership gathering will take place between 27 – 29 April 2025, at Manarat Al Saadiyat, within Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi. With the theme, Culture for Humanity and Beyond, this edition will explore the ever-dynamic relationship between culture and humanity in an unrivalled period of transformation. The first quarter of the century has witnessed major power shifts leading to a sense of an uncert...

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Prime surf season is back in the Maldives

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March 11, 2025188 Views

Niyama welcomes surf pro Brad Gerlach and surf photographer Rafael Fragoso de Sequeira At Niyama Private Islands Maldives, surfing is a way of life. And with peak surf season fast approaching, two renowned surfies – world champion and Wave-Ki founder Brad Gerlach and whiz-behind-the-lens Rafael Fragoso de Sequeira – are set to take up residence and up the ante. Niyama offers the Maldives’ most luxurious way to surf, with waves breaking right on shore, and a surf community forming every peak season of aficionados from all around the world. They can jet in with their boards or get fully outfitted at the Rip Curl boutique, set up camp in one of the specially outfitted surf villas, then hit the waves, chilling afterwards at the Surf Shack with rum and reggae, or at Drift Spa with a ...

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Only 17% of global cities meet WHO air pollution guideline

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March 11, 2025205 Views

India among five most polluted countries in 2024, home to six of the nine most polluted global cities IQAir has announced the release of its 7th annual World Air Quality Report, highlighting alarming trends of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2024. For this year’s report, data from more than 40,000 air quality monitoring stations across 8,954 locations in 138 countries, territories, and regions were analyzed by IQAir’s air quality scientists. Key findings from the 2024 World Air Quality Report: Only 17% of global cities meet WHO air pollution guideline. Seven countries met the WHO annual average PM2.5 guideline of 5 µg/m3: Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Estonia, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand. The five most...

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Disappearing butterflies a warning sign for humans

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March 8, 2025225 Views

A country without Butterflies: America’s butterflies are disappearing at ‘catastrophic’ rate, study says Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming. America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds. The first countrywide systematic analysis of butterfly abundance found that the number of butterflies in the Lower 48 states has been falling on average 1.3% a year since the turn of the century, with 114 species showing significant declines and only nine increasing, according to a study in Thursday’s journal Science. “Butterflies have been declining the last 20 years,” said study co-autho...