tourism
Nepal's tourism campaign mistakenly promotes Thai photo in London
Earlier this week, a series of posters promoting the upcoming ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ appeared in the Underground (Tube) stations in London.
World tourism numbers up 6.0% in first half of 2018: UN
International tourist numbers grew 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2018, with southern Europe and southeast Asia posting the biggest growth, due to the upturn in the global economy, the UN World...
Tavelers shatter tourism records around world in 2017
The numbers are trickling in from tourism offices and it seems that 2017 is a banner year for many parts of the world.
Hello Kitty is the new whiskered face of UN tourism
The United Nations has tapped an ambassador with universal appeal to spread its message of sustainable and responsible tourism: Hello Kitty.
Qatar waives visas for 80 nationalities
Qatar announces a programme to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries to encourage air transport and tourism amid a two-month boycott imposed on the Gulf state by its neighbors.
Saudi Arabia hopes for religious tourism boost
With Saudi Arabia's government announcing reforms aimed at moving the kingdom away from its dependence on oil, another source of income looks set to become a major contributor to the economy -...
UK happy over Bangladesh’s aviation security measures
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Alison Blake expresses satisfaction over the various steps taken by the government on aviation security issues.
Tourism sector gears up to reduce carbon footprint
It is not until the recent years that some hotels began hanging the “reuse your towel, save a penguin” signs on the towel racks. While cynics might dismiss this approach as greenwashing, few major...
France's fragile economy under siege after Paris attacks
France's fragile economic recovery is under threat after the Paris attacks, economists say, with tourism and consumer spending likely to come under siege.
PM announces 2016 as tourism year
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declares 2016 as the year of tourism.
Patenga beach needs boost to attract tourists (video)
The famous Patenga beach has been attracting tourists with its scenic beauty for decades. The rumbling waves of the sea, the natural beauty, its location inside Chittagong city and convenient...