[ad_1] Taiwan announces visa-free entry for Philippines nationals until July 2024 Taiwan has announced a one-year extension of visa-free access for Filipino nationals, including those from Thailand and Brunei, Manila-based media and news company PhilStar reported. The visa-free status, which was supposed to expire on July 31 has been extended …
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The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Reuters photo Seeking a valid US passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveller, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport. A much-feared backup of US passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic …
Read More »Starscapes to host Astro Camp at Kaza in Spiti Valley & Chandratal from July 10, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Astro tourism company Starscapes will host an Astro Camp at Kaza in Spiti Valley and Chandratal, in Himachal Pradesh, from July 10, 2023, to September 9, 2023. Starscapes said its Astro Camp provides a ‘rare opportunity for participants to fully immerse themselves in the wonders of the cosmos and …
Read More »What makes Rajasthan a crème de la crème venue for destination weddings?, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Rajasthan, the majestic desert state is the land of the royals boasting the Rajputana splendour and grandeur of its kingdoms. Dotted with magnificent palaces, hawelis, historic forts, lakes, gardens and breathtaking dunes, the former Princely state is known for its vibrancy. The home to rich …
Read More »BLS Intl. signs a visa outsourcing contract with Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] BLS International Services Ltd., the outsourcing and technology solutions provider for governments and diplomatic missions, has signed a contract with the Embassy of Italy in Kazakhstan to enhance and streamline the visa application process for individuals travelling to Italy from Kazakhstan. In order to cater to the increasing demand …
Read More »UK says India trade talks discussing business travel, not broader immigration, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] “UK-India partnership a defining one for our times”: British PM Rishi Sunak Britain will discuss temporary business visas as part of Free Trade Agreement talks with India, but any deal will not contain broader immigration commitments or access to Britain’s labour market for Indian workers, trade minister Kemi Badenoch …
Read More »After long wait, Virgin Galactic begins commercial spaceflights, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] San Francisco, June 16 (IANS) Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is aiming to launch its first-ever commercial spaceflight service on Thursday, the company has announced. Virgin Galactic is set to finally begin commercial spaceflights on June 29, a major milestone for the company founded in 2004 by British billionaire Richard …
Read More »Wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews reduced, says US ambassador to India, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews reduced, says US ambassador to India United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on Wednesday, said that the wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews has been reduced by more than 50 per cent, adding that goal for 2023 is to process …
Read More »Agoda witness 5x hike in travel searches during monsoon season, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose Digital travel platform, Agoda, has revealed a 5x, equalling a whooping 410 per cent hike in travel searches for monsoon season during June and August months. The growth experienced in comparision to the pre-Covid levels in 2019 indicates heightened interest among Indian travellers for …
Read More »When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should foot the bill for rescue attempts?, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FILE – This 2004 photo provided by the Institute for Exploration, Center for Archaeological Oceanography/University of Rhode Island/NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration, shows the remains of a coat and boots in the mud on the sea bed near the Titanic’s stern. The wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan …
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