Tag: tourism
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An introvert’s guide to surviving group travel
[ad_1] The thought of round-the-clock “togetherness” — with friends, family or strangers bound together in a tour group — can be overwhelming to the estimated 57% of people who lean toward introversion. Solo travel can suit introverts, who tend to re-energize by time spent alone. But even as its popularity increases, most trips are taken…
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Travel: Visa country manager explains what’s behind Japan’s popularity
[ad_1] Adeline Kim, country manager for Singapore and Brunei for Visa, says the weak yen is just one of many factors. [ad_2] Source link
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What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said
[ad_1] Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors for their single best piece of advice when visiting Japan. 1.…
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Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN
[ad_1] Thailand is steering an initiative for a joint-visa program with countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ramps up initiatives to attract more long-haul and high-spending travellers. Thailand tourism strategy: Single-visa initiative to attract long-haul travellers, seamless travel in ASEAN (File Photo) Srettha — who’s pledged…
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Nainital witnesses surge in tourist footfall amid rising temperatures in North India
[ad_1] ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Nainital Amid the increasing temperature in the plains of North India, neighbouring Nainital in Uttarakhand is witnessing a huge influx of tourists from across the country seeking respite from the scorching heat. The lake city has been bustling with tourists, and shopkeepers and traders are happy…
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Richard Branson’s cruise line launches month-long cruise for remote workers
[ad_1] Virgin Voyages is targeting a new type of traveler: remote workers. In March, the Miami-based cruise line owned by Sir Richard Branson introduced a month-long cruise called the “Scarlet Summer Season Pass.” It’s essentially four week-long cruises packaged together to appeal to remote workers who want to spend a month at sea in southern…
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Kerala: Beach tourism activities banned in Kannur due to rough seas
[ad_1] ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kannur (kerala) [india] Due to the rough seas in many coastal areas, beach tourism activities have been halted in Kerala‘s Kannur. Kerala: Beach tourism activities banned in Kannur due to rough seas (File Photo by Twitter/surajkrishna4u) In the wake of the rough seas, the District Disaster Management…
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Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path
[ad_1] Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway. ADVERTISEMENT Linking the Colosseum to the Forum and from the Baths of Caracalla to the Circus Maximus, Rome’s new archaeological walkway will be a journey through the city’s most famous archaeological sites The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and the Italian culture minister,…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite castle open to public for first time
[ad_1] You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II. ADVERTISEMENT The British Royal family are now opening up more of their private lives to the public. Unfortunately for some, that doesn’t mean a livestream of Charles’ prostate exam, nor a behind-the-scenes photoshop tutorial from…
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Germany legalises cannabis: Could it become a ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?
[ad_1] Germany has relaxed its laws on the possession and cultivation of cannabis – but is ‘weed tourism’ on the cards? ADVERTISEMENT Germany has long been known as one of the most conservative countries in Europe, but that perception could be shifting. This week, it became the largest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis –…