Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a significant recovery as key destinations across the island, including Kandy, Negombo, Colombo, Galle, and Yala, reopen to international tourists. This latest development follows government efforts to revitalise the tourism industry, which has been a
India has announced the resumption of tourist visa issuance to Chinese citizens, effective July 24, 2025, after a five-year hiatus. This development signals a potential thaw in the strained diplomatic relations between the two nations, which were significantly impacted by the 2020
Indonesia is embarking on a transformative journey to elevate its coastal tourism with the development of the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH). Scheduled for completion by 2025, the project aims to revitalize Benoa Harbour, positioning Bali as a top maritime destination in
From July 2025, foreign travellers can finally visit Azerbaijan’s liberated Karabakh region, marking a milestone in post-conflict tourism and international engagement. Access to cities such as Shusha, Aghdam, Fuzuli, Lachin, Khojaly and Khankendi signals a shift from closed borders to open cultural
Severe thunderstorms sweeping across the eastern and midwestern United States have caused widespread disruption to commercial air travel, grounding thousands of flights and stranding passengers during one of the busiest travel months of the year. Over 7,800 delays and 1,400 cancellations were
Qatar Airways, in partnership with Visit Qatar and Discover Qatar, orchestrated an engaging roadshow across Lagos and Abuja aimed at elevating Nigeria’s awareness of Doha as a premier leisure and stopover destination. The initiative attracted around 120 travel trade professionals, including over
Planning a trip to Russia in 2025 demands more than packing and bookings, it calls for informed preparation on visas, safety, money, and geopolitical considerations. With regulations shifting amid complex global dynamics, travellers need clarity from the start to ensure both compliance
Southern Spain, a favorite summer escape for sunseekers, is showing remarkable resilience after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake rattled parts of the coast on July 14, 2025. The tremor, which struck off the Almería coast, was felt across more than 50 towns, including major
Italy’s Dolomites are inviting travelers to rediscover the mountains with the launch of the “Via delle Valli,” a newly developed network of 50 hiking trails that wind through some of the region’s most remote and untouched valleys. Stretching from Madonna di Campiglio
UK holidaymakers heading to Majorca this autumn are being urged to prepare for increased delays as the EU rolls out its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES). Launching in October at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport, the system will replace manual passport stamping
