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...
Coral Coast in full bloom in Western Australia
August 3 (TravelAndy): The 2018 wildflower season in Western Australia is shaping up to be the best and biggest...
Belarus offers visa free entry to Indians for 30 days
August 2 (TravelAndy): Indian citizens can now obtain 30-day visa-free entry into Belarus. This facility is available only for...
Hundreds of hikers stranded on Mt Rinjani after quake
July 30 (TravelAndy): At least two trails up Mt Rinjani at Lombok island in Indonesia have become impassable following the...
Bhutan pioneer in tourist-check trend: Report
July 29 (TravelAndy): Bhutan pioneered a trend that the rest of the world is starting to replicate now to...
France waives airport transit visa for Indians
July 28 (TravelAndy): Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa for transiting through airports in France. “I’m pleased...
Norwegian Cruise Line announces enhancements to meet demand
July 26 (Notintown.net): Norwegian Cruise Line has announced enhancements to its 2019 and 2020 itineraries to leverage the strong...
Record visitors to Scotland in 2017
July 25 (TravelAndy): Visits and spending by overseas tourists in Scotland rose to its highest level on record in...
SpiceJet offers special discount on Mondays
July 24 (TravelAndy): Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is offering up to Rs 1,000 off on flights and free priority...
Beacon, NY, tops list of coolest American small towns
July 23 (TravelAndy): Beacon in New York state has topped Budget Travel‘s list of 10 coolest small towns in...
Reggae and dancehall music fest in Colombo
July 22 (TravelAndy): A reggae and dancehall music festival is taking place at the Havelock Sports Club Grounds on August...
Nigella Lawson returns for 2018 Margaret River Gourmet Escape
July 20 (TravelAndy): Margaret River Gourmet Escape will return this November (16 to 18) for the seventh annual instalment of...
Western Australia set for a bumper wildflower season
July 19 (TravelAndy): There’s never been a better time for travellers to plan a springtime wildflower holiday to WA, with...
Recommendations for your first Scotland trip
July 18 (TravelAndy): Breathtaking scenery and landscapes are the prime reasons for people to visit Scotland for the first time,...
Giant iceberg triggers evacuation of Greenland village
July 16 (TravelAndy): Several residents of the Innarsuit village in Greenland have been removed to safety after an iceberg rising 300...
No free SIM cards for foreign tourists to India
July 16 (TravelAndy): A scheme by the Indian government to provide free SIM cards to foreign tourists has been...
Audio tour boost to tourism in Loch Earn, Scotland
July 14 (TravelAndy): A new audio tour is set to bring art and architecture to life in the Loch Earn...
Sound and light shows to see in Normandy this summer
July 13 (TravelAndy): It’s that time of year when the sun sets late, temperatures are mild, and it’s perfect...
Vancouver’s Rainbow events schedule
July 12 (TravelAndy): Vancouver is home to a large number of international events that celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ2+...
Backpacking in Sweden doesn’t have to be expensive
July 11 (TravelAndy): Sweden might be an expensive country, but it is possible to travel there on a budget, says...
Enjoy free outdoor movies at Stanley Park, Vancouver
July 10 (TravelAndy): Shake out your favourite outdoor blanket and start planning what to bring in your picnic basket...
New suspension bridge opening at Whistler
July 9 (TravelAndy): If you’ve already managed to face your fears while crossing Vancouver’s iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge and...
V&A Dundee opening strengthens Japan & Scotland links
July 8 (TravelAndy): The eagerly anticipated opening of V&A Dundee was among the experiences highlighted to travel trade and...
7 tips to master travelling with a disability
It’s natural to worry about travelling when you have a disability. There’s more to take into consideration when you’re...
Perth-Hobart direct flight from September
July 6 (TravelAndy): A direct flight will start operating between Western Australia and Tasmania from September. Virgin Australia will...
Vancouver Mural Festival from August 6
July 5 (TravelAndy): The Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF), the city’s largest annual free public art celebration, kicks off August...
Flyers demands evolving, reveals survey
July 4 (Notintown.net): There is an evolving demands of passengers for better experiences during mid to long-haul flights, according to...
Frequent shooting, robbery & thefts in US: China
July 3 (TravelAndy): China has asked its citizens to be aware of the problems of travel in the US through...
China: New railway line cuts travel time by 3 hours
July 2 (TravelAndy): A new railway line between Kunming and Dali in China has reduced travel time from more than...
Mount Agung in Bali active again, airports shut
July 1 (Notintown.net): Friday saw a lot of tourists stranded in Bali as the international airport was shut after...
Reduced fares for Monkey Mia and Carnarvon flights
June 30 (TravelAndy): People travelling to Monkey Mia and Carnarvon will benefit from discounted airfares offered by Regional Express...
Indian state seeks Norway help for tourism infrastructure
June 28 (TravelAndy): The government of the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is seeking cooperation of Norway for...
Scotland promotes camping opportunities
June 27 (TravelAndy): With plans being made to make the most of the summer months ahead, it’s the perfect...
Suspension Train in Germany’s odd tourist destination list
June 26 (TravelAndy): The Suspension Train in Wuppertal, locally known as The Wuppertaler Schwebebahn, has been included in a list...
Crossroads of cultures at Shakhrisabz in Uzbekistan
June 25 (Notintown.net): Shakhrisabz is one of the ancient cities in the Great Silk Road. Today the city has...
China push to Tunisia tourism revival
June 24 (TravelAndy): A total of 12,000 tourists from China visited Tunisia till May this year, a 56.8 per...
Goa: Flags and warnings to prevent tourist deaths
June 23 (TravelAndy): “No selfie” signs were put up and red flags installed at prominent tourist spots across Goa on...
Hawaii volcano ‘misinformation’ hits tourism
June 22 (TravelAndy): Misconceptions about the volcanic eruption situation in Hawaii is adversely affecting tourism on the island, Time...
Free UAE transit visa cheer for flyers
June 21 (TravelAndy): UAE’s decision to issue free transit visas is generating a lot of interest among tourists. The UAE...
Tunisia tourism industry in recovery mode
June 20 (TravelAndy): Holidaymakers are returning to Tunisia three years after two terrorist attacks hit the industry hard. Around 2.3...
Thailand tourist arrivals slow in May
June 19 (TravelAndy): Thailand’s tourism growth slowed to 6.3 per cent in May as compared to around 10 per cent...
Trouble-torn Kashmir seeks to attract foreign tourists
June 18 (TravelAndy): The troubled north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir organised a familiarization trip for five foreign...
Egypt promotes itself at Football World Cup
June 17 (TravelAndy): Egypt is promoting itself at the Football World Cup, currently on in Russia, to attract visitors...
Sharjah attracts visitors with its gorgeous mosques
July 16 (Notintown.net): The mosques of Sharjah are distinctive for their eye-catching aesthetic architecture and the tourism authorities are...
Australia: Aboriginal tour group goes online
June 15 (TravelAndy): Bungoolee Tours has launched a new website, allowing visitors to book tours online. There is the...
Sheep festival in Scotland seeks volunteers
June 14 (TravelAndy): The North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival is seeking volunteers for the event that will take place from...
Yukon Territory in Canada turns 120
June 14 (TravelAndy): The Yukon Territory celebrated its 120th year of existence on Wednesday. “Happy 120th birthday, Yukon!” the...
Hainan Airlines operates first direct China-Scotland flight
June 13 (TravelAndy): The first ever direct flight between Scotland and China has landed at Edinburgh Airport. The four-weekly,...
China woos US tourists with photo exhibition
June 12 (TravelAndy): China’s tourism department organised a photo exhibition at Harvard University over the weekend to attract visitors...
Hong Kong visa rejections hit traffic from Kolkata
June 12 (TravelAndy): If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong from Kolkata, have a Plan B ready....
Uzbekistan to develop free tourist zone at Charvak
June 11 (Notintown.net): The Uzbek government has approved the concept of development of the free tourist zone (FTZ) Charvak near...
Broome in Western Australia gears up for Shinju Matsuri
June 11 (TravelAndy): Celebrity chefs Adam Liaw and Marion Grasby will headline this year’s Shinju Matsuri (festival of the...
Ireland woos tourists from China
June 10 (TravelAndy): Tourism Ireland aims to increase the number of the Chinese visitors to the island to 175,000...
Air connect for more Indian destinations
June 8 (TravelAndy): The government of India plans to build airports at several popular tourist spots in the country...
Tobacco ban at Jharkhand tourism sites, hotels
June 7 (TravelAndy): The Indian state of Jharkhand has banned the use of tobacco in all forms at its...
Stage set for Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2018
June 6 (TravelAndy): A major event on the world folk and roots music circuit, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival...
Chandigarh to Shimla in 20 minutes by helicopter taxi
June 5 (TravelAndy): A helicopter taxi service has cut travel time between the north Indian cities of Shimla and Chandigarg...
Year of Young People events to kick-start Scottish summer
June 4 (TravelAndy): From brass band competitions, film screenings and poetry slams to music festivals, graphic novel exhibitions and...
Japan passport strongest, India ranks 76th
June 3 (TravelAndy): Japan has consolidated its spot at the top of the Henley Passport Index, now offering its...
India launches adventure tourism guidelines
June 2 (TravelAndy): India’s tourism minister K. J. Alphons recently launched the government’s guidelines on adventure tourism. These guidelines...
India offers visa free travel for Indonesian citizens
June 1 (TravelAndy): Indian citizens have long been granted 30-day visa-free travel in Indonesia. (ALSO READ: Indonesia visa for...
Adventure eco-resort amid tea garden in Sikkim
April 21 (TravelAndy): The government of Sikkim, a 7,096sqkm state nestled in the Himalayas in northeastern India, is developing...
Four women bike 17000km through SE Asia
April 10 (TravelAndy): Four women from Hyderabad in India recently completed a 17,000km road trip on motorcycles that saw...
Luxury hotel to open in space
April 9 (TravelAndy): The world’s first luxury space hotel will launch late in 2021 and start welcoming guests the following year....
Airbnb China to disclose host & guest info to govt
March 30 (TravelAndy): Home-renting service provider Airbnb will now automatically send host and guest details to the Chinese government...
Starbucks debuts in Kolkata, opens three stores
March 22 (Notintown.net): American coffee house chain Starbucks has finally opened its stores in Kolkata in a star-studded gathering...
Dubai stamps passports with smiley on Happiness Day
March 21 (TravelAndy): The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, has run a host of diverse activities in support...
World’s longest sandstone cave found in India
March 20 (TravelAndy): The world’s longest sandstone cave has been found in India’s Meghalaya state, Hindustan Times reported. At...
VietJet to fly to Brisbane, Australia
March 19 (TravelAndy): Vietjet is set to make Brisbane its first Australian long haul destination following the signing of...
Indian airlines celebrate women’s day
March 8 (TravelAndy): Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Vistara are among the flights that are operating all-women crew...
India’s first helicopter taxi launches in Bangalore
March 6 (TravelAndy): If times equals money for you, consider taking the 15-minute helicopter ride to the Bangalore airport from the...
Tulip attraction for Kashmir visitors
March 4 (TravelAndy): The Tulip Garden in Srinagar has added 50 varieties of flowers and north India’s Jammu and...
Sydney Harbour Bridge hosts first same-sex marriage in Australia
March 3 (Notintown.net): Writing their names in history books, Warren Orlandi has married his partner on the top of...
Sculptures by the sea in Perth
March 1 (TravelAndy): A floating stainless steel rock sculpture, over two meters high and four meters long, will float...
2017: Great year for Scotland tourism
February 26 (TravelAndy): The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) has announced that visits to its member sites rose...
Indonesia to promote 10 ‘new Balis’
February 24 (TravelAndy): Indonesia intends to promote 10 new tourist destinations as “the new Bali”, the South China Morning...