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North Korea to Reopen Borders to Foreign Tourists in December 2024, Starting with Samjiyon
North Korea is getting ready to welcome foreign tourists once again, with plans to reopen the northeastern city of Samjiyon to International travellers. Tour operators have also indicated that tourism...
Virtual Smart Cards On The Horizon For Delhi Metro Passengers
Delhi: In a move set to modernize commuter travel, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will soon roll out a virtual smart card system through its Momentum 2.0 mobile application....
Sikkim Assembly Passes New Bill To Regulate Tourism
Gangtok: The Sikkim Assembly has taken a decisive step to reform its tourism sector by passing the Sikkim Registration of Tourist Trade Bill, 2024. The bill, put forward by Tourism...
Shrikhand Mahadev Pilgrimage Begins In Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: The Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra, one of the most arduous pilgrimages in North India, officially began on Sunday with the flagging-off of the first batch of devotees by Kullu Deputy...
Snow Cover In Himachal Pradesh River Basins Falls By 12.7%
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh, known for its majestic snow-clad peaks and gushing rivers, is experiencing a troubling trend of declining snow cover. Recent satellite data from the State Centre on Climate Change,...
UP Government Eases Hotel Construction Laws To Support Hospitality Sector
In a move to capitalize on growing tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has relaxed building regulations to make it easier to open hotels, particularly smaller establishments. This comes after a...
Goa Tourism Sector Slams Proposed 2% Sustainability Fee, Calls For Rethink
The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) has voiced strong opposition to the state tourism department's proposal to introduce a 2% 'tourism development and sustainability' fee. According to sources...
Island-Hopping Gets Easier In Greece With Launch Of First Scheduled Helicopter Airline
Island-hopping in Greece is about to become quicker and more accessible this summer. Hoper, the first helicopter airline in the country offering scheduled flights, has launched routes to 11 destinations,...
Japan Introduces New Measures To Manage Summer Crowds On Mount Fuji
As the summer hiking season begins, Japan has introduced new measures to control crowds on Mount Fuji, addressing concerns of overtourism and safety. Starting this Monday, hikers on the popular...
Tourist Rentals To Be Phased Out In Barcelona By 2028
Barcelona, a city synonymous with stunning architecture and vibrant culture, is taking a bold step to address its housing crisis. In a surprise announcement, Mayor Jaume Collboni declared a ban...
