Australia tourist towns brace for flash floods as Cyclone Jasper tears through
[ad_1] Residents of tourist towns in Australia‘s northeast on Thursday braced for flash flooding after Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through the region, uprooting trees, leaving tens of thousands without power, and forcing evacuations and road closures. A tropical cyclone was building strength as it rolled towards northeastern Australia on December 13, with authorities warning “life-threatening” […]
Japan luxury hotels target rich foreign tourists with new openings
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japanese luxury hotel operators are looking to open new properties designed to attract wealthy overseas tourists, expecting them to account for a large majority of guests. Palace Hotel, whose flagship property sits just across from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, will increase the number of hotels it operates across the country by […]
Tourist arrival picks up in Kullu-Manali region, hotel industry hopes for ‘fantastic’ season
[ad_1] The hotel industry in Kullu and Manali region of Himachal Pradesh is bracing up for year-end tourism and hoping for a “fantastic” season as tourist arrival has started picking up after restoration of roads and snowfall. Tourist arrival picks up in Kullu-Manali region, hotel industry hopes for ‘fantastic’ season (HT_PRINT/Ajay Kumar) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} […]
Gulmarg Gondola soars high, carries 9 lakh tourists in 2023
[ad_1] Over nine lakh tourists enjoyed trips of Gulmarg Gondola, out of Asia’s highest aerial tramways located in north Kashmir, November this year. According to officials, the number of tourists at the tramway in deep Himalayas near the Line of Control (LoC) have gone up by about 20%. The tramway eared the highest-ever revenue of […]
Japan eyes revamp to way tourists are reimbursed for duty-free sales
[ad_1] TOKYO — The Japanese government is considering an overhaul to the way tourists make duty-free purchases, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to stop abuse of the system. Currently, tourists in Japan have the consumption tax deducted when purchasing items at special duty-free stores and sales counters. But some people take advantage of system and […]
March to boost tourism, ensure safety of women tourists in Agra
[ad_1] To ensure safety of tourists, especially women, coming to Agra and spread the message of providing them a safe and friendly ambience, a march will be taken out here on Friday morning. Women tourists at Taj Mahal. (HT File Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The event, under Mission Shakti and ongoing campaign by tourism […]
Tourists wait long to reach Taj amid shortage of golf carts – Times of India
[ad_1] Agra: Tourists visiting Taj Mahal had to wait in long queues to reach the monument on Saturday due to a shortage of golf carts. Agra Development Authority operates a golf cart facility to help visitors commute from Shilpgram and west gate parking to the east and west gates of Taj Mahal, respectively. The distance […]
Japan developers boost hotel investment as foreign tourists flood in
[ad_1] TOKYO — Japan’s real estate companies are ramping up their investments in hotels as foreign tourists return to the country with a vengeance. Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate is entering the business and will invest 40-50 billion yen (around $270,000-$330,000) in hotels over five years. NTT Urban Development will increase the number of hotel rooms […]
Tourists Can Now Purchase Tickets To Attend Indian Weddings | Know How
[ad_1] The Join My Wedding platform allows tourists to attend weddings in India by making a purchase. As part of their business, they contribute the majority of the fee to the couple and charge only a commission fee. New Delhi: Tourists can now purchase tickets to attend Indian weddings through the Join My Wedding platform […]