Tourism

Losses piling up for Kuakata hoteliers

At least 20 of the 30 staffers employed by Khan Palace, a residential hotel in Kuakata beach town of Patuakhali district, have been put on administrative leave due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-battered Malta to pay tourists who visit this summer

Aiming to revive its tourism industry and get ahead of rival destinations, Malta plans to offer foreign visitors a handout of up to 200 euros ($238.10) each if they stay at least three days on the Mediterranean island this summer.
Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand

In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the Covid-19 vaccination line, with the country’s most popular resort island embarking on a mass inoculation programme two months ahead of the rest of the country.
Md Mokammel Hossain takes charge as secretary of civil aviation ministry

Md Mokammel Hossain has taken charge as the new secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
Work underway to operate flights 24/7 at all airports: state minister for civil aviation

State Minister for Civil Aviation M Mahbub Ali today said that work is underway to operate flights 24 hours a day at all airports in the country.
US-Bangla Airlines to operate flights to Dubai from February 1

US-Bangla Airlines is going to start operating flights to Dubai from February 1, next year.
Singapore to open business travel bubble for all countries from January

Singapore will open a new segregated travel lane for a limited number of business, official and high economic value travellers from all countries, the government said on Tuesday, as part of efforts to revive its key travel and hospitality sectors.
Covid-19 negative certificate mandatory to enter Bangladesh: CAAB

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) in a circular issued today said all passengers entering Bangladesh must have Covid-19 negative certificate.
Turkish Airways starts issuing return tickets to Italy-bound Bangladeshis

Turkish Airways has started issuing return tickets to Italy-bound Bangladeshi expatriates from today.
Biman to begin flights on Sylhet-London route from October 4

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will start direct flights to London from Sylhet from October 4.
Biman to resume flights on Dhaka-Singapore route from Oct 1

After months of shutdown due to the pandemic Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume flying on the Dhaka-Singapore route from October 1.
Keep local tourism prospects in mind while taking up dev projects: state minister

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali has called upon local administration to keep tourism prospects in mind while taking up any development project at the local level.
Bandarban tourist spots, hotels to open for tourists from tomorrow

Tourist spots, hotels, motels and resorts in Bandarban will be opened on a limited scale for tourists from tomorrow, after a five-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
India lockdown: Cleaner Yamuna ensures no insect swarm in Taj Mahal

The Covid-19-induced nationwide lockdown and a much cleaner Yamuna river have ensured that the Taj Mahal in India’s Agra is free from swarms of insects for the first time in five years, an official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has said.
Nepalese travellers urged to make holidays at Cox’s Bazar sea beach

State Minister for Civil Aviation Mahbub Ali urges Nepalese travelers to make their holidays at the world’s longest sea beach at Cox’s Bazar as Bangladesh’s coastline is the closest beach for the tourists of that landlocked country.
Bholaganj Sada Pathor: The heaven of white stones

Bholaganj Sada Pathor, around 35 kilometres away from the Sylhet city, has turned into a new destination for the tourists. The beautiful place located at the end of Sylhet-Companiganj-Bholaganj highway attracts hundreds of tourists a day.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January

Boeing Co. says that it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet starting in January as it struggles to get approval from regulators to put the plane back in the air.
Stakeholders of Aviation sector urged to ensure passengers’ safety

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali urges the stakeholders of the aviation sectors to ensure the safety of the passengers.
Saudi Arabia allows foreign men, women to share hotel rooms

Saudi Arabia is allowing foreign men and women to rent hotel rooms together without proving they are related, after the conservative Muslim kingdom launched a new tourist visa regime to attract holidaymakers.
US Bangla adds new aircraft to its fleet

US-Bangla Airlines, one of the country’s leading private airlines, adds a brand new aircraft as part of its plan to increase flight frequency on domestic and regional routes.
Biman to get 4th Dreamliner ‘Rajhangsha’ Thursday

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will get its fourth Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, last in the row of 10 new aircrafts, on September 12.
PM opens Biman’s third Dreamliner ‘Gaangchil’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates ‘Gaangchil’, the third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, setting up a new milestone for the national flag carrier.
PM to inaugurate 3rd Dreamliner ‘Gangchil’ Thursday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner “Gangchil” on Thursday.
Biman welcomes 3rd Dreamliner ‘Gangchil’

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to get the third factory fresh Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to its fleet.
PM for making Islamic tourism as global brand

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stresses the need for taking prompt measures to make Islamic tourism as a global business brand considering its huge potential since it witnesses 8.3 percent annual growth.
Drones, bad weather cause flight delays at Changi Airport

Unauthorised drones cause flight delays and disruptions at Changi Airport, just days after a previous incident saw 37 flights delayed.
Ninh Binh: A place for all seasons in Vietnam

Ninh Binh is one of the most spectacular places on earth to visit.
Highlight heritage to foreigners: President

President Abdul Hamid urges the authorities concerned to highlight Bangladesh's heritage along with tourist spots in a smarter way to attract foreign visitors.
5 best honeymoon destinations in India for new-age couples

In today’s day and age, couples, especially the new age millennials, desire to indulge in a leisure-filled, luxurious honeymoon, for an unforgettable experience. With an increasing number of honeymooners looking to exploring exotic places, exciting mono-destinations have become their top pick.
Diplomats in Sreemangal for pleasure trip

Foreign diplomats with their families visit Sreemangal upazila in Moulvibazar from Dhaka for a pleasure trip.