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Spain roasts as summer’s third heatwave peaks

August 9, 2023802 Views

Spain's third heatwave of the summer was set to reach its peak on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching as high as 44 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) in central and southern Spain and authorities warning of the risk of wildfires. The mercury could also rise to 40 C in the Basque Country in northeastern Spain, an area less accustomed to such high temperatures, the state weather agency AEMET said. It warned of so-called dry storms - thunder and lightning without rainfall - in many parts of the country. Southern European countries have been grappling with record-breaking temperatures this summer, prompting authorities to warn of health risks, particularly for the elderly and those with medical conditions. People queue in the sun outside Almudena Cathedral as they wait to...

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Indian overnights to Germany more than tripled in 2022

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August 9, 2023901 Views

Numbers closing in with pre-COVID levels despite issues with quick Visa Germany saw a 209 percent increase in overnight stays by Indians in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board. A figure that can go further up if VISA to Indian tourists become quicker and easy, which Germany if hopeful of doing soon. Nuremberg: old town with imperial castle. Photo: DZT/Dietmar Scherf 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 travellers. The conference took place at the German Embassy in New Delhi and was attended by various media personnel from India. Admitting that hassles of getting a quick to...

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Visit Hungary strengthens its presence in the Indian market

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August 7, 2023709 Views

Visit Hungary, the international brand of the Hungarian National Tourism Authority, has partnered with BRANDit, a leading tourism marketing representation company, to reinforce its trade relations in India. This strategic partnership will allow Indian tourism professionals to better discover Hungary, Budapest and beyond. With India witnessing a momentous surge in outbound travel, the partnership aims to capitalise on this immense potential and position Hungary as a preferred destination. BRANDit will actively engage luxury travel agencies, MICE tour operators, and wedding planners in key cities through meetings, workshops, sales missions, online training sessions, and familiarisation trips. Hungary is a mesmerising travel destination with stunning locations and vibrant culture. ...

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Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis

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August 3, 2023842 Views

Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece’s most popular archaeological site, will be capped starting next month at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits, the Greek government said Wednesday. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the controls are needed to prevent bottlenecks and overcrowding at the UNESCO World Heritage site. As many as 23,000 people a day have been squeezing into the monument complex, mostly large groups visiting before noon. “That’s a huge number,” Mendoni said in an interview with the Real FM radio network. “Obviously tourism is desirable for the country, for all of us. But we must work out how excessive tourism won’t harm the monument.” Visitors walk in front of the Acropolis' Propylaea, during a heatwave in Athens, Greece, July 14, ...

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UNESCO recommends adding Venice to list of world heritage sites in danger

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August 2, 2023690 Views

UNESCO experts have recommended that Venice and its lagoon be added to its list of World Heritage in Danger as Italy is not doing enough to protect the city from the impact of climate change and mass tourism. UNESCO World Heritage Centre experts regularly review the state of the UN cultural agency's 1,157 World Heritage sites, and at a meeting in Riyadh in September, a committee of 21 UNESCO member states will review more than 200 sites and decide which to add to the danger list. For nearly 10 of these sites, the experts recommend that member states put them on the danger list, among which already are the historic centre of Odessa, Ukraine, the town of Timbuktu in Mali, and several sites in Syria, Iraq and Libya. FILE PHOTO: Tourists shelter from the sun in St. Mark's Square as t...

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Traveling to Moscow becomes bit more convenient

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August 2, 2023887 Views

Travelers from India and 54 other nations can now apply for an e-visa to visit Russia Traveling to Moscow will now be easier as tourists from India and 54 other countries can apply for an electronic visa to enter Russia from August 1, 2023. Surpassing the hassles associated with a regular visa, an electronic visa has a number of advantages. It, for one, does not require going to consulates or embassies. A digital photo and a scan of the information page of the passport are the only documents needed to apply for an e-visa. To get an e-visa it is necessary to fill in an application on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia not later than 4 calendar days before the planned trip. The e-visa furnished is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. It allows tourists t...

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“More welcoming than ever” Rhodes fully functional

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August 1, 2023896 Views

Visitors reassured ahead of holidays on South Aegean island as emergency measures lifted after wildfires With the island of Rhodes becoming fully operational once again for visitors, Greek government and tourism officials have reassured travellers who have booked - or are thinking about booking - that the South Aegean island is ready to welcome them. Wildfires prompted the evacuation of more than 20,000 visitors and caused disruption to many on holiday on the island. But the Greek government have announced that the remaining villages that had been evacuated as a precaution are safe for residents and visitors to return to. Tourism officials have stressed that Rhodes remains "more welcoming than ever", and that only a very limited number of the hotels in the fire-affected south...

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Ruins of ancient Nero’s Theater discovered

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July 30, 2023812 Views

Archaeological discovery under garden of future Four Seasons near Vatican Rome’s next luxury hotel has some very good bones: Archaeologists said Wednesday that the ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered under the garden of a future Four Seasons Hotel steps from the Vatican. People walk in the excavation site of the ancient Roman emperor Nero's theater, 1st century AD, during a press preview, in Rome, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Archaeologists have excavated deep under the walled garden of the Palazzo della Rovere since 2020 as part of planned renovations on the frescoed Renaissance building. The palazzo, which takes up a city block along the broad Via della Conciliazione leadi...

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Wellness in the wild: Dive into nature with new wild swimming experience

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July 27, 2023965 Views

A sleek, contemporary landmark inspired by the elements, the recently launched Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel pays tribute to the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland by inviting guests to embrace wild swimming as a form of exploration and therapy. The new ‘Wild Swimming’ experience, led by the hotel’s Wild Swimming Guru, invites saltwater enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy rejuvenating cool dips in the Irish Sea while exploring hidden beaches and little-known beauty spots. Plunging into the natural waters, with its unbeatable mix of adrenaline and tranquillity, is a popular pastime in Ireland where numerous bathing spots can be found for swimmers of all abilities. For holidaymakers and business travellers curious to dip their toe into this thrilling world, Anantara The Marker has ...

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Tourists flee wildfire on Greek island of Rhodes

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July 23, 2023920 Views

Thousands of tourists and residents fleeing a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes huddled in schools and shelters on Sunday, with many evacuated on private boats from beaches as flames menaced resorts and coastal villages. Thousands spent the night on beaches and streets. Tour operators Jet2, TUI and Correndon cancelled flights departing for Rhodes, which lies southeast of mainland Greece and is popular for its warm seas and ancient sites. Photo: REUTERS/Lefteris Damianidis The fire brigade said 19,000 people were moved from homes and hotels, calling it the biggest safe transport of residents and tourists Greece has carried out. "It was literally like the end of the world," British tourist Ian Murison told Sky News from a rescue boat he got after crowds filled buses in a...