Look to London for Christmas fun
December 20 (TravelAndy): If you look forward to celebrating the holidays with stunning theatre productions, festive ballets, and Christmas pantomimes...
US tour operators name Italy as 2019 ‘hot’ destination
December 19 (NITN): The tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) have named Italy the...
Rann Utsav: A celebration of all things Kutch
December 18 (TravelAndy): The Rann of Kutch we have all read about in geography textbooks comes alive during Rann Utsav,...
Alaska Airlines: Early boarding for flyers in ugly sweaters
December 17 (TravelAndy): If you are an Alaska Airlines guest with an ugly sweater to wear, you are in for...
Early snow ushers in ski cheer in US
December 16 (TravelAndy): Winter sports enthusiasts all over the world have a reason to cheer as America’s 2018-19 ski season...
Trace Robert the Bruce sites with interactive map
December 15 (TravelAndy): You have heard the legend of Robert the Bruce and the spider where the king gets inspired by the...
MP: Stepping into the heart of India this winter
December 14 (TravelAndy): Now is a fascinating time to explore Madhya Pradesh, not just because of the diversity it offers...
Perth Airport introduces sleeping pods for passengers
December 13 (TravelAndy): Perth Airport has introduced sleeping pods at its T1 zone, making it the first airport in Australia...
Rajasthan calls for celebrating winter like royals
December 12 (TravelAndy): A nip in the air, and the land of the maharajas beckons one and all to join in...
Kerala is decked up for December
December 11 (TravelAndy): All roads lead to Kerala at this time of the year, what with the advent of the...
There’s no place better than NYC during the holidays
December 10 (TravelAndy): The most wonderful time of the year is also among one of the best to visit New...
Vancouver: A winter wonderland this holiday season
December 9 (TravelAndy): Come winter, and Vancouver finds itself high on holiday spirit. This season, like all other years,...
Eiffel Tower to remain closed today: Reports
December 8 (NTIN): Amid fears of further street violence by the “yellow vest” group, the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris...
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Barcelona
December 7 (NITN): Etihad Airways has launched its first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Barcelona. The inaugural flight,...
Amtrak offers 2-for-1 roomettes for select US destinations
December 6 (TravelAndy): Amtrak has launched a deal offering rooms for two for the price of one for a...
Up to 50% off on Boston’s Mayor’s Holiday Special deals
December 5 (TravelAndy): Now that the holiday season is upon us, the Mayor’s Holiday Special is offering up to 50%...
Cash-strapped Jet Airways cuts down on free meals
December 4 (TravelAndy): The cash-strapped Jet Airways on Monday announced it would stop free meals for most of its...
Indians make use of Thailand visa fee waiver
December 1 (TravelAndy): A large number of Indian tourists are making plans to visit Thailand now with the country...
Football team rescue site now a tourist hotspot
November 30 (TravelAndy): Tham Luang, the cave in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province where 12 boys and their football coach were...
Vilnius opens doors for Christmas visitors
November 28 (TravelAndy): Lithuania capital Vilnius is on a high since being named by Lonely Planet as one of its top destinations...
Vietjet offers free tickets as part of festive promotion
November 27 (TravelAndy): Vietjet is offering hundreds of free tickets and activities as part of its festival promotional campaign....
Celebrate Scottish traditions this St Andrew’s Day
If Hogmanay shows the world anything, it is that the Scots know how to throw a party. November 30th,...
Vistara promotes Christmas flights on its Retrojet
November 26 (TravelAndy): India-based airline Vistara is promoting Christmas flights on its recently-acquired retro-livery aircraft. Vistara unveiled its 22nd...
Tourism experiences through real-world games
November 23 (TravelAndy): United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with one of its newest Affiliate Members, real-world games...
Up to USD1000 off on Cathay Pacific business class
November 22 (TravelAndy): Cathay Pacific is offering up to USD1,000 off on Business Class as part of its Black...
6-metre waves crash into buildings in Canary Islands
November 20 (TravelAndy): Giant waves as high as six metres crashed into seaside apartment buildings in the popular tourist...
Christian delicacies of Kerala that pop up during fests
November 18 (TravelAndy): The Christian Cuisine of Kerala traces a history that dates back to centuries. Even though they...
Gül Baba tomb in Budapest attracts thousands
November 17 (TravelAndy): The recently-renovated Tomb of Gül Baba in Budapest is attracting a large number of visitors since its...
Scotland promotes itself as the place to be in 2019
November 15 (TravelAndy): Scotland’s tourism department is promoting the country as the place to be in 2019 with a...
This simple hack will bring your travel costs down
You come across all these articles on social media on how to spend less while travelling to various destinations. I...
Fun things to do in Scotland this winter
November 11 (TravelAndy): From roof-raising celebrations to cosy Còsagach experiences, winter offers the chance to experience a completely new, yet...
Outbound tourism spending from Gulf is 6 times global average
November 10 (TravelAndy): A new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) shows...
The season of Scotland’s fire festivals is here
November 7 (TravelAndy): ‘Remember, remember the fifth of November/Gunpowder, treason and plot.‘ To this day the plot by Guy...
Vancouver Christmas market begins November 21
November 5 (TravelAndy): The Vancouver Christmas Market returns to Jack Poole Plaza, November 21– December 24, 2018, with extended...
Indulge in slow travel through Vellur in Kerala
November 4 (TravelAndy): Kerala Tourism is promoting Vellur, a sleepy hamlet tucked deep away in the peaceful countryside of...
UNWTO calls for tech and investment in tourism
November 3 (TravelAndy): The 2018 edition of World Travel Market (WTM) will see the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continue...
Hawkers Market returns to Vancouver on Nov 17
November 2 (TravelAndy): Hawkers Market, which returns to Vancouver on November 17, offers an evening of curated food and music,...
On a bike trail through Kerala mountains
November 1 (TravelAndy): Find out what a true adventure means in this December with one of Kerala’s most exciting...
Discussion on future of tourism at China meet
October 30 (TravelAndy): The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin,...
Boracay island reopens for tourists after 6 months
October 29 (TravelAndy): The popular Boracay island in the Philippines reopened late last week after remaining closed for six...
Flower tourist numbers don’t meet expectations in Kerala
October 29 (TravelAndy): The number of tourists who visited Kerala to see the Neelakurinji flower, which blooms once in 12...
Asia & Pacific gain ground in global tourism
October 25 (IBNS/NITN): The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in partnership with the Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC), presented its...
VietJet discount on two million tickets
October 24 (TravelAndy): Vietjet is offering two million super-promotional tickets priced from only MYR0 (conditions apply). Running for three days...
First global gastronomy tourism startup competition
October 23 (TravelAndy): The World Tourism Organization and Basque Culinary Center (BCC), have launched a pioneering initiative for the gastronomic tourism...
Delta set to double flights to Edinburgh
October 21 (TravelAndy): Delta Air Lines will double its flights from Edinburgh next summer by adding a new service...
Iceland mulls capping tourist numbers
October 20 (TravelAndy): The tourism minister of Iceland has proposed limiting the number of tourists to certain sites in...
Art installation attracts thousands in Western Australia
October 19 (TravelAndy): Recently launched art installation Field of Light: Avenue of Honour has attracted more than 12,000 visitors...
Stage set for Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, beyond
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IBNS/NITN): The east Indian city of Kolkata is in festive mood with the four main days of...
World’s largest seafood market opens for public
October 14 (TravelAndy): The Toyosu fish market, which replaces the historic Tsukiji fish market in Japan’s capital city, opened its...
Boracay in Philippines to reopen on October 26
October 13 (TravelAndy): The popular tourist destination of Boracay will reopen on October 26 after remaining closed for six months...
International tourism maintains strong momentum
October 10 (TravelAndy): International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first six months of 2018 after a record year...
International meet in Greece on silk route tourism
October 10 (TravelAndy): The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Tourism of Greece and the Region of Central...
Snow cleared, Rohtang Pass reopens
October 9 (TravelAndy): Rohtang Pass, the popular tourist destination in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, was reopened...
Today is Mahalaya, a prelude to Durga Puja
October 8 (TravelAndy): The east India state of West Bengal and its people staying around the world on Monday...
Funds for rural tourism infrastructure in Scotland
October 6 (TravelAndy): Some of Scotland’s most iconic, rural tourist sites will receive funding for new facilities to further...
Watch a movie at a morgue in Vancouver
October 5 (TravelAndy): Fancy watching a movie at the morgue? Here’s your chance. Vancouver Police Museum and Archives is back...
Emirates starts Dubai-Edinburgh flight
October 4 (TravelAndy): Emirates operated its inaugural flight service between Dubai and Edinburgh on October 1. The Emirates Boeing...
Elephant attacks German tourist in Zimbabwe
October 1 (TravelAndy): An elephant trampled a German tourist in Zimbabwe last weekend, the second such incident in the...
Digital transformation, innovation in focus on Tourism Day
September 29 (TravelAndy): World Tourism Day 2018 was observed in Budapest, Hungary on September 27 with the official celebration focusing...
Albany alight to honour Anzac sacrifice
September 28 (TravelAndy): Albany will become a beacon for honouring the service and sacrifice of the Anzacs when Field of...
Game of Thrones sets to open for public in Northern Ireland
September 27 (TravelAndy): Shooting locations of the hit TV series Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland will be turned...
Wildflower splendour in Western Australia
September 26 (TravelAndy): Western Australia is home to an array of natural attractions that drive visitors from near and far...
Swimming with humpbacks to continue in Western Australia
September 25 (TravelAndy): Visitors to Ningaloo Marine Park on Western Australia’s mid-north coast can look forward to swimming with...
Thousands in Munnar to see once-in-12-years flower
September 24 (TravelAndy): The hills of Munnar in South India’s Kerala state are awash with tourists who have come...
Tourist deluge inundates Dubrovnik in Croatia
September 23 (TravelAndy): The old Croatian town of Dubrovnik is bursting at its seams with swarms of tourists visiting the...
Town declares itself Scotland’s Chilli Capital
September 22 (TravelAndy): A Small town in Dumfries & Galloway has declared itself the Chilli Capital of Scotland after...
Virgin starts direct flights between Perth & Hobart
September 21 (TravelAndy): Virgin Australia’s inaugural direct service from Perth in Western Australia to Hobart in Tasmania got under way...
Venice considers ban on tourists sitting
September 20 (TravelAndy): The familiar view of tourists resting or eating on church steps or squares in Venice could be...
UN report to help cities manage impact of tourism
September 19 (TravelAndy): United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) has come up with a repot that examines ways to...
North Bengal, Sikkim set for tourist season rush
September 18 (TravelAndy): Tourism businesses in north Bengal and Sikkim states are getting ready for the high season in...
Army evacuates tourists from landslide-hit SIkkim
September 17 (TravelAndy): Indian Army and air force airlifted to safety around 100 people, including several tourists, stranded in...
Kerala optimistic with tourist arrival from Australia
September 16 (TravelAndy): A chartered flight from Australia, the first this season, landed at the airport here on Saturday,...
Marathon to revive Lombok tourism
September 16 (TravelAndy): A marathon will be held to revive tourism in the Lombok island of Indonesia, which experienced...
Spooky spots in Scotland
September 14 (TravelAndy): Transylvania might have Count Dracula and Salem might have its witches; but Scotland is arguably the...
UN agency push for wine tourism
September 13 (TravelAndy): United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) called for wine tourism to be made part of national...
Vanishing ice boost to polar bear tourism
September 10 (TravelAndy): A remote village is Alaska is seeing a boom in tourism because of the spurt in...
Tourist arrival numbers soar in Vietnam
September 8 (TravelAndy): Vietnam has recorded the biggest increase in tourist arrival in Asia as compared to the previous year,...
Qatar in top 10 open visa countries: UN World Tourism Org
September 7 (TravelAndy): Qatar has become the most open country in the Middle East and the 8th most open...
Japan looks to develop stronger tourism ties with Goa
September 7 (TravelAndy): Japan is looking to strengthen tourism ties with Goa. Consul-general of Japan Ryoji Noda met Goa...
Florence: Up to EUR500 fine for eating on streets
September 6 (TravelAndy): The authorities in Florence have announced to fine tourists found snacking on the city streets. The...
From November, tourists to UAE can claim VAT refund
September 5 (TravelAndy): The UAE has announced that eligible tourists will be able to receive a proportion of the...
Post flood, Kerala campaigns to bring back tourists
September 4 (TravelAndy): The South Indian state of Kerala has started an intensive tourism promotion campaign ahead of the high season that...
Japan tourist visa process to become online
September 3 (TravelAndy): Japan is setting up an online system to accept tourist visa applications starting with tour groups...
India plans e-visa fee roll back: Report
September 1 (TravelAndy): The Indian government plans to roll back the hike in e-visa fees, The Hindu Business Line...
Tourist fined for touching seal & chasing turtle in Hawaii
August 28 (TravelAndy): A tourist from Alabama has been fined USD1,500 for touching a sleeping Hawaiian monk seal and...
Prague tourist cards from April 1, 2019: Report
August 27 (TravelAndy): Prague City Tourism will start using tourist cards from April 1, 2019, Prague.tv reported. The name...
Rice straw magic at Wara Art Festival
August 24 (TravelAndy): If you’ve never heard of Wara Art, that is all about to change. While some rural...
Scotland woos foodies with food & drink fortnight
August 23 (TravelAndy): Food & Drink Fortnight (1-16 September 2018) offers the ideal opportunity for a Scottish foodie adventure,...
Two-day electronic & rock music fest at Vilnius
August 22 (TravelAndy): Vilnius starts the autumn season with the two-day Loft Fest rom September 7. This festival of...
How to spend 12 hours in Bangkok
Have a day to spend in Bangkok but don’t want to spend too much? No problem at all, even...
There was never a better time to travel for the budget traveller
On June 10, 2008, I got a message from a 28-year-old American man named Chris. I did not know...
Perth Festival 2019 first shows revealed
August 14 (TravelAndy): The popular Perth Festival is returning in February next year, with the free opening event –...
Hippo kills tourist in Kenya, another injured
August 13 (TravelAndy): A international tourist was killed and another injured in a hippopotamus attack in Kenya. The incident took...
Go on a storybook trail in Scotland
August 11 (TravelAndy): From Peter Rabbit to Peter Pan, Harry Potter to The Howlat, Scotland has inspired some of...
Those outraged show Vilnius campaign works: Ad co-creator
August 10 (TravelAndy): The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius launched a risqué tourism campaign a day ago that had triggered...
Quake hits Lombok tourism, but industry optimistic
August 9 (TravelAndy): Thousands of tourists are cancelling their holidays in Lombok following the August 5 earthquake that killed...
Lithuania’s risqué tourism campaign
August 8 (TravelAndy): With Lithuania’s capital Vilnius being named by Lonely Planet as one of Europe’s top 10 destinations for...
Goa: Taxi operators oppose govt’s taxi app
August 6 (TravelAndy): Taxi owners in Goa are opposed to the app-based taxi service launching in the coastal state...
Vienna through the eyes of four eagles
August 5 (Notintown.net): Even as four eagles fitted with cameras have been circling over Vienna capturing breathtaking images of the...
Scottish Clans inspire youth to celebrate local traditions
August 4 (TravelAndy): Over the summer months, Scottish Clans are putting the root of their very own definition front...