[ad_1] Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and pollution, officials said on Friday. Once implemented, the measures adopted by the city council would bring the Dutch capital into line with other high-profile …
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Indian outbound tourism industry to reach USD 44,799 million by 2032, says report, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] During the second edition of FICCI‘s Outbound Tourism Summit, a recent report revealed that the Indian outbound tourism industry is expected to reach USD 44,799 million by 2032 from USD 15,163 million 2022. The report also highlighted the recommendations for growing the future of outbound tourism in India, which …
Read More »Saudi Arabia introduces instant e-Visa services to amplify connectivity, tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia_Representative Image In a momentous move, Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step to enhance its tourism sector by unveiling a groundbreaking expansion of its e-visa program. Yesterday, the Saudi government announced the launch of new instant e-visa options, aiming to streamline travel for visitors from key regions …
Read More »88% surge in intl traffic, rise in UDAN travellers indicate Indian aviation’s recovery: MoCA, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has reported an 88 per cent increase in the flow of international passengers during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, indicating a robust recovery for the aviation industry. Additionally, the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) has …
Read More »‘Work from anywhere’ jobs draw record demand as summer travel heats up, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] At the same time, the share expressing a preference for fully remote jobs rose to 59% from 52% over the same period. Summer travel has surged after three pandemic years. That red-hot demand has shown up in job seekers’ preferences, as thousands search for work that allows them to …
Read More »Nongmahir Lake To Be Developed On 50 Acres At A Cost Of ₹10cr: Cm, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma The infrastructure around the lesser known Nongmahir Lake at Nongdiengngan village in the Ri-Bhoi district of the state will be developed to promote tourism in the scenic spot with the cabinet on Thursday deciding to procure land for the purpose. “This is being done to …
Read More »Cruise industry to reach 40 mn passengers annually by 2028: CLIA, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Joel Katz_CLIA Despite the pandemic-induced slowdown, the cruise activity is rebounding impressively, confirmed Joel Katz, the Managing Director of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) for Australasia & Asia. He said that the global cruise capacity is forecast to grow 19 per cent in the coming years, with about …
Read More »Tourists disallowed at Madhe Ghat waterfall in Pune district for 2 months, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Authorities on Thursday prohibited the entry of tourists at the Madhe Ghat waterfall in Pune district for rappelling for the next 60 days to avoid any untoward incident at the site during the monsoon. The waterfall, located between Kelad and Bhirdi villages under Velhe tehsil, is a …
Read More »Tourists evacuated after cable car malfunction in Swiss Alps, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image_Swiss Alps Helicopters were used to evacuate nearly 300 people from a high-mountain station in the Swiss Alps on Thursday after a cable car to the top broke down. A technical issue was detected around 11:00 am (0900 GMT) involving a cable car up to the popular Glacier …
Read More »Draft agro eco-tourism policy of Goa lays thrust on conservation, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image A policy for the promotion and regulation of agro eco-tourism (AET), which was presented to chief minister Pramod Sawant recently, proposes the setting up of AET centres in villages with Krishi cardholders, government-aided bodies and self-help groups as its members. Aimed at helping visitors experience life in …
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