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

Photos: Economic and regional instability pose challenges for Egypt’s tourism industry

Egypt had a record number of tourists last year, reaching 14.9 million, according to recently released figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, but industry insiders say the industry is suffering between the economic crisis and the Israel-Hamas war. Photojournalist Hamada Elrasam follows Elle Kurancid as she covers Upper Egypt, from Luxor to Aswan … Read more

The African country offers visa-free access to 79 countries to boost tourism

Tourism is the poor southern African country’s third-largest source of foreign exchange Malawi: Malawi has scrapped visa requirements for tourists from 79 countries in a bid to boost tourism, President Lazarus Chakwera told parliament on Friday. Chakwera said tourism was the poor southern African country’s third-largest source of foreign exchange after tobacco and tea, but … Read more

PM Modi in Assam | PM Modi: This corridor will boost tourism in the entire region when completed

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PM Modi in Assam | When this corridor is completed, it will boost tourism in the entire region: PM Modi When this corridor is completed, it will bring immense joy to lakhs of devotees from across the country and dedication.This will boost tourism across region: PM Modi to visit Follow us on Google news ,Twitter … Read more

Budget 2024 Highlights: From EVs, Tourism to FDI, decipher the key points of Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

India’s economy has undergone profound positive transformation over the past decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her pre-election budget on Thursday. The budget is technically an accounting vote and is often referred to as an interim budget. Sitharaman said that the Indian people look to the future with hope and choice. She further said … Read more

Budget 2024: Port connectivity and tourism infrastructure in Indian islands including Lakshadweep will be strengthened, FM says

In response to the rising domestic tourism boom, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said port connectivity, tourism infrastructure and facilities will be developed in our islands including Lakshadweep Facility projects. This will also help create jobs, the Finance Minister said in the 2024 mid-term budget speech. “States will be encouraged to comprehensively develop iconic … Read more

Finance Minister announces connectivity and tourism infrastructure projects in Lakshwadeep

Last updated: February 1, 2024 12:03 UTC Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced that the government aims to launch port connectivity and tourism infrastructure projects in Indian islands such as Lakshwadeep. “Port connectivity and tourism infrastructure projects will be taken up in islands including Lakshwadeep,” Sitharaman said in her interim budget speech. On Thursday, … Read more

India is no longer the Maldives’ largest tourism market, falling to fifth place behind Russia and China

The Maldives saw a significant change in tourist arrivals in January, with visitors from neighboring India falling from second place in December 2023 to fifth place this month. The number of Indian tourists to the Maldives, known for its clear turquoise waters, pristine white sand beaches and lush greenery, fell after three Maldivian ministers made … Read more

‘Parvatmala Project’: 200 ropeway projects to usher in new era of tourism, urban mobility in India

India will soon compete with some of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. Often, only a ropeway project separates such destinations. Realizing this, the Center is working on planning ropeway projects across the country that will not only ease urban mobility but also serve as an attractive facility for tourists. Union Minister Nitin … Read more

Video: This Pakistani bouncy castle has been officially named the largest in the world

The maximum capacity of the inflatable structure is 200 people. Guinness World Records has declared Jumbo Jump in Karachi, Pakistan as the world’s largest inflatable castle. The record-breaking attraction measures an impressive 15,295.51 square feet in size, officially surpassing the previous record-holder, Dubai’s JumpX, which took the title in January 2023. Unveiled in November, the … Read more