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Western tour agencies entered North Korea for the first time on Thursday since the end of the pandemic, the companies said, voicing hopes the isolated country may soon reopen a border city to foreign visitors. In January, travel agencies said the North would reopen the border city of Rason to
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France’s culture minister, Rachida Dati, has proposed introducing an entrance fee to visit Notre Dame cathedral when it reopens in December, aiming to raise funds for the preservation of the nation’s religious heritage. The iconic cathedral is set to open its lofty doors again five years after it
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Indonesia will conduct an audit to reform tourism on the tropical island of Bali to improve tourism quality and preserve local culture and jobs, a senior minister said on Friday. About 200,000 foreigners currently live in Bali and have created problems such as crime, over-development and competition for employment,
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North Korea will resume international tourism to its northeastern city of Samjiyon in December, and possibly the rest of the country, tour companies said on Wednesday. The move is a sign that the reclusive country is readying to reopen borders to bigger groups of foreign tourists after years of strict
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Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island. Under the slogan “Let’s change course and set limits on tourism”, the demonstrators formed a sea of
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The number of tourists visiting Morocco in the first six months this year grew to 7.4 million, up 14 percent compared with the same period last year, Morocco’s tourism ministry said on Wednesday. Last year, the country welcomed a record 14.5 million tourists. It expects to attract
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The Philippine tourism sector is shifting to promote the country as a medical and wellness destination, expanding beyond its recreational profile to attract more visitors from the Middle East. More than 2 million international travelers visited the Philippines since the beginning of the year, with receipts between January and April
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Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait. A veto by Austria however means the new status will not apply to land routes, after Vienna expressed concerns over a potential
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The best part of a vacation lies in soaking up all the fun and joy with your loved ones, including your furry friends. Traveling with your pets can be fun, but the problem is that not all locations and hospitality units are equipped to cater to your four-legged family members.
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Jordanians can now apply electronically for travel visas to enter the UK, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said. “Britain yesterday officially informed the kingdom that Jordanian citizens can apply for an entry visa to its lands electronically, as of Feb 1, 2024,” the Petra news agency cited the
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Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners will carry passengers in the United States again, starting this weekend, for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes. Alaska Airlines resumed flights with its Max 9s on Friday, and United aims
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Thailand and China will permanently waive visa requirements for each other's citizens from March, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said. Thailand waived visas for Chinese nationals in September in a bid to boost tourist arrivals. The programme saw strong response at a time when Thailand was starting to
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Estimates suggest that just 2.2 million people are expected to visit Peru by the end of this year - a fall of more than 50% when compared with pre-pandemic levels.