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Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…
Panaji: A travel trade delegation from Almaty, Kazakhstan, arrived in Goa as part of a familiarisation trip to strengthen tourism collaboration and promote Goa as a preferred international destination. The visit coincided with the department’s participation in the three-day Travel & Tourism Fair in Bengaluru.The two initiatives brought together tourism boards, tour operators, travel agents,…
The war in Iran is now inflicting heavy economic damage across the wider Middle East, with the region’s tourism and travel industry losing an estimated $600 million a day as airspace closures and security fears disrupt international travel.According to estimates by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) cited by the BBC, the losses are…
Aviation and travel stocks were struggling with sharp sell-offs on Monday after Middle East conflict intensified and regional air traffic was disrupted. Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, along with SpiceJet, Ixigo and Easy Trip Planners, dropped by up to 13.5% as multiple countries shut their airspace following US and Israeli strikes on Iran….
“It’s collateral damage, will affects us”- Mexico locals fear drop in tourism for FIFA World Cup 2026 after killing of cartel leader “El Mencho” (via shutterstock) The killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in Mexico has raised fresh concerns about safety just months before the FIFA World Cup 2026. The operation took place near…
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that all tourist destinations currently closed after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack are expected to reopen by May, newsonair reported.Concluding the discussion on Demands for Grants in the legislative Assembly, Abdullah said the administration moved “step by step” to restore tourism after the…
In a bid to boost tourism, Armenia has announced a temporary visa-free entry for Indian passport holders. The new policy will remain valid until July 1, 2026 (subject to specific eligibility). It is a significant move to attract more international tourists to the country. The news was officially shared by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign…
A view of the Pahalgam terrorist attack site after the attacj on Apr 22, 2025 (ANI Photo) JAMMU: Tourist arrivals in Jammu and Kashmir have shown signs of revival after a deep slump following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, state govt said Wednesday.Replying to a cut motion of Peoples Conference legislator Sajad Lone, govt…
India may import aircraft, engines and spare parts worth about $100 billion from the US under the interim trade pact, a move that could help boost tourism and bring down airfares, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.According to a joint statement issued by both sides on Saturday on the framework for the…
Thailand has taken another step toward reshaping its visa framework as part of a broader strategy to boost tourism and economic recovery. Ms. Airin Phanrit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, made an official announcement recently stating that the Cabinet has recognised a comprehensive series of visa policy guidelines that was proposed by the…
