Tourism takes off with the coming of winter
Tourist spots across Bangladesh are abuzz with both domestic and foreign travellers as the coming of winter, the country’s main holiday season, has again brought cheers to the tourism sector following the relaxing of enforcement of pandemic restrictions since the middle of last year.
Seminar laments lack of proper plans for tourism
The tourism sector in Bangladesh is still suffering and has not flourished properly due to a lack of proper planning, which may be a barrier to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, speakers told a seminar today.
‘Help flourish tourism sector’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged private entrepreneurs to come forward to develop the country’s tourism sector and help achieve inclusive economic growth.
Tourism recovering, but not back to pre-pandemic levels
Global tourism is roaring back to life despite Covid travel headaches and the effects of the war in Ukraine, but it has yet to return to its pre-pandemic health.
Eid boosts battered tourism: Hotels doing brisk business
Hotels and resorts in tourist destinations across Bangladesh are enjoying brisk business thanks to the long holiday afforded by most industries in the current festival season centring Eid-ul-Fitr as they look to partially recover pandemic-induced losses.
Eid brings Moulvibazar tourism back to life
The name “Sreemangal” makes the heart tremble, according to a man who came to visit the ever-popular tourist destination to enjoy the Eid holiday with his family.
Tourism takes off with the coming of winter
Tourist spots across Bangladesh are abuzz with both domestic and foreign travellers as the coming of winter, the country’s main holiday season, has again brought cheers to the tourism sector following the relaxing of enforcement of pandemic restrictions since the middle of last year.
Seminar laments lack of proper plans for tourism
The tourism sector in Bangladesh is still suffering and has not flourished properly due to a lack of proper planning, which may be a barrier to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, speakers told a seminar today.
‘Help flourish tourism sector’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged private entrepreneurs to come forward to develop the country’s tourism sector and help achieve inclusive economic growth.
Indonesia’s ban on sex outside marriage poses no risk to tourists: Bali governor
Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia's newly ratified criminal code, the island's governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws which include articles criminalising sex outside marriage may scare away tourists from its shores..Indonesia's parliament last week passed
3-day long Int’l travel and tourism expo to begin on Dec 1
A three-day long Bangladesh International Travel and Tourism Expo (BITTE) will start on December 1 to boost the country's tourism industry and showcase Bangladesh to global tourists.
High taxes hindering tourism
The current rates of VAT and other taxes are a major obstacle to developing the country’s tourism industry, a parliamentary body said yesterday.
Turkey’s tourism revenues triple
Turkey’s tourism revenues nearly tripled in the second quarter while first-half foreign visitor numbers surged close to 2019 levels, data showed on Friday, recovering from a coronavirus-driven slump and bringing in badly-needed foreign currency.
Tourist bus for Padma Bridge starts today
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) is going to start a special bus service for tourists who want to see Padma Bridge.
Kuakata tourism to boom once Padma bridge opens
Kuakata, home to the second largest beach in Bangladesh, is already visited by a large number of domestic and foreign tourists each year but their numbers could increase seven-fold once the Padma Multipurpose Bridge is officially opened, according to local businesspeople.
Parliament passes bill to develop tourism industry
The Parliament today passed “Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (Amendment) Bill-2022” aiming at strengthening the corporation, and expand its scope to develop the tourism industry.