Tourism workers in Spanish surfing mecca loved by Brits deal with housing crisis

MADRID – Wide white beaches and roaring sea breezes have made Tarifa a mecca for British windsurfers, but locals working in the tourism industry can’t even afford a mattress to sleep on. Located at the southernmost tip of Spain, just nine miles across the Mediterranean from Morocco, Tarifa attracts many tourists in the summer. A … Read more

“We moved to an Italian ghost town and only paid 7% pension tax”

A retired couple recently moved from the UK to a picturesque ghost town in Italy, where they could benefit from the special tax rate for foreign retirees of just 7%. Linda Thompson and Joseph Thompson (not their real names), both 72, moved from London to pursue their dreams in the scenic village of Calascio, in … Read more

Surat’s shining moment: India’s ‘dream’ destination transforms Surat into global diamond trade hub

The business landscape of India’s diamond city Surat is on the verge of a giant leap, led by the giant Surat Diamond Exchange and a new international airport. Surat, which already has an unusually vibrant commercial activity, is gearing up to scale greater heights globally with its diamond prowess. On December 17, Indian Prime Minister … Read more

Ayodhya will become ‘world’s most sought after’ tourist destination: UP minister Jaiveer Singh

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh on Tuesday said an estimated 1 lakh devotees are expected to visit Ayodhya every day after the inauguration of the Ram temple, making the holy city set to become the “world’s most sought-after” tourist destination. Singh said helicopter services to Ayodhya from six cities in the state, ongoing conservation … Read more

Driver cancels trip at destination or digital payment? Survey shows it has gotten worse in 2 years

Of the 44,000 respondents across 276 districts in India, nearly 75% of drivers cited ride cancellations as the biggest problem faced by taxi aggregators. (Getty Images) Of those who faced cancellation, 79% said they canceled the ride when the driver found out about the destination and 47% said they canceled the ride when the driver … Read more