ATTA says slump in Chinese arrivals drags foreign tourist numbers to 32 million, names top 5 markets

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has warned that a decline in Chinese tourists could drag Thailand’s total foreign arrivals this year down to 32 million, below the government’s target. ATTA president Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn said the...

Kashmir Marathon will boost J&K tourism: LG Sinha

Felicitates winners Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of Kashmir Marathon-2025 in Srinagar on Sunday. The Full & Half Marathon, 42 KMs and 21 KMs respectively, was organized by the J&K Tourism Department and 1100...

India vs South Africa, Women's World Cup 2025 Final: Key matchups to look out for

The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will hum with anticipation on Sunday night. The sea breeze, the floodlights and the full stands are ready for a contest that could define a new era in women’s cricket. India and South Africa have travelled very...

Travel Alert! 16 trains cancelled across northern India this winter due to fog – Check full list

As winter approaches, the Indian Railways is bracing for disruptions caused by dense fog. The wintry conditions are expected to lead to the cancellation of several long-distance express trains over the next three months (December-February)....

Japan e-scooter firm to require user consent for police info on violations

Police officers ride electric scooters in the western Japan city of Osaka on Oct. 9, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An electric scooter service provider in Japan will make it mandatory for users to allow police to share information on traffic...

Kashmir marathon to strengthen local economy, tourism: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Nov 2: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha Sunday said events like the Kashmir Marathon strengthens local economy besides giving a boost to the tourism of the Valley. He said events like the Kashmir Marathon would play...

Travel Diaries | Denmark: Land of Fairy Tales, Royal Castles, Scenic Coasts and Modern Design

Explore Denmark, the land of fairy tales, royal castles, scenic coasts, and modern design. From Copenhagen’s charm to Viking heritage and hygge culture, experience a perfect blend of history, creativity, and Scandinavian beauty.Denmark is a...

What Commodity Sector Looks Best This Holiday Season?

Rows of crops by oticki via iStock The calendar page has just turned to November, meaning the Holiday Season has begun. At least in the United States. I know my friends in Canada had their Thanksgiving Day during October, a holiday that focuses...

Travel to heal

Once the preserve of yoga mats and spa robes, wellness travel has entered the fast lane. Detox retreats, ice baths, infrared saunas, and cacao ceremonies are no longer fringe indulgences; they’re transforming the way the world travels. Wellness...

NIA approves Rs 120-crore cable car project in Pahalgam in major boost to tourism

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday gave its Notice of Determination (NOD) to the Jammu and Kashmir government for a cable car project in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley, which witnessed a deadly terror attack in April by Pakistan-backed...

China Breaks Aerodynamics Barrier? Beijing's New Missile Shape-Shifts At Mach 5

China has unveiled a new hypersonic prototype, which uses retractable wings to change shape mid-flight at Mach 5. (Representative image) China may have just broken the aerodynamics barrier. The Chinese military has unleashed a prototype missile...

Time traveling in Türkiye

THE THEATER in the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was used for public events and ceremonies, featured columns inscribed with historical events and mythology. RICH MINERAL WATER of the travertines in Pamukkale creates a surreal landscape of...

Cheering for participants, actor-entrepreneur Suniel Shetty bats for Kashmir tourism

Srinagar, Nov 2: Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty who flagged off the second edition of Kashmir Marathon on Sunday was impressed with the enthusiasm of youth who participated in the Kashmir Marathon 2025 saying that the lively...

Thailand’s tourism bodies call for additional measures

Hanoi (VNA) - With only 32 million foreign tourist arrivals projected for this year, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) is urging the government to offer more flight promotions, while the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)...

Apartment hotels in Japan attracting foreign tourists, investment

Apartment hotels equipped with in-room kitchens and home appliances are on the rise in Japan on the back of their popularity among foreign tourists seeking stays in home-like environments, creating new business opportunities for construction and...

Visa-free access to NZ via Australia for Chinese tourists

By Anneke Smith of RNZ Chinese tourists are now able to travel to New Zealand, via Australia, without a visitor visa. The coalition has tweaked the immigration settings in an effort to boost visitor numbers from China. Chinese tourists with an...

India News | Uttarakhand SDRF Rescues 15 Injured Passengers After Tempo Traveller Plunges in Nainital

Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], November 2 (ANI): A Tempo Traveller carrying 18 passengers veered off the road and plunged approximately 15 metres into a gorge near Jyolikot's Aam Padav area in Uttarakhand's Nainital district late last night,...

From smart care to robotic helpers, China-South Korea tie-ups tackle the evolving needs amid demographic changes

Senior citizens exercise with wearable robots at a healthy aging center in Seoul, South Korea, on May 21, 2025. Photo: VCGThe 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 31 to November 1. Under the theme of...

The UK should remember where its power over China lies

The US has backed down in its tariff war with China. Thanks to US President Donald Trump’s egotistical diplomacy, rare earths can again flow one way, soybeans the other, and less of the chemicals used to make fentanyl in between. No matter that...

China fills the gap as Dhaka recalibrates post-Hasina diplomacy

Since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5 last year, Bangladesh’s regional diplomacy has undergone a striking realignment. As ties with India cooled following the student-led uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, Beijing...