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From drought alerts at the airport to innovative water-saving technologies in hotels, Barcelona’s tourism industry is being reshaped in the midst of its worst drought in centuries. More than 85 million visitors came to Spain in 2023 — and they used a lot of water. (Noppasin Wongchum/Zoonar/picture alliance ) The beach, the sun and even […]

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz Madrid city hall said Wednesday it will offer free flamenco shows at air conditioned museums during the hottest hours of the day to encourage tourists to seek shelter from the heat. Madrid: Air conditioned museums host free Flamenco shows for tourists to beat the heat (Photo by Twitter/piccavey) […]

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz Chinese visitors will be allowed up to 15,000 yuan ($2,064) of duty-free shopping in Hong Kong and Macau starting next week, around twice the current limit, as authorities try to help the cities still struggling to fully recover from Covid’s fallout. Chinese tourists enjoy higher duty-free allowances in […]

Touted among the most spirited and colourful countries around the world, the Republic of Korea, or South Korea, effortlessly fuses its unique culture, immersive experiences, and innovative technology with great balance. Why South Korea should be your next travel destination for business and leisure (Photo by Twitter/BaSnorkel) Bustling city streets aglow in neon hues, dramatic […]

India has strengthened its position as a land of contrasts with a rich and diverse culture, stunning scenery and vibrant festivals. India promises an unforgettable experience for travellers so, are you planning a trip to India this summer? India in summer: 5 travel tips to ensure memorable and enjoyable trip (Photo by Third Eye Traveller) […]

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz China said it will extend its visa-waiver program to citizens from Australia, New Zealand and Poland in the latest sign of closer ties with the countries. New visa-waiver program: Citizens from Australia, New Zealand and Poland can now visit China visa-free (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) […]

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Guwahati The doors of the famed Kamakhya Temple, closed for the last four days on the occasion of Ambubachi Mela, opened on Wednesday morning with devotees thronging the seat of Shakti cult. Devotees throng Kamakhya temple to offer prayers after the doors of the temple re-open for devotees […]

I was invited last week by Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Indian Hotels (the Taj Group) to Udaipur where around 25 members of the Taj’s senior management were holding a strategy meeting. One evening, after the executives had discussed strategy, they listened to three of us — MK Lakshyaraj Singh of Udaipur, whose family owns the […]

A travel influencer, Mike O’kennedy, shared a video on Monday that has quickly gained a lot of attention on Instagram. In it, Mike lists the top five Indian states one should travel to. While some popular ones do make the list, there were a couple surprise entries too. And surprisingly, most viewers agreed with his […]

Just doors down from where the Robert De Niro co-founded group Nobu Hospitality LLC is transforming a central Madrid office building into a luxury hotel, an iconic edifice was snapped up this week by Mexican investor Jeronimo Bremer’s firm, potentially to turn it into a five-star lodge. Madrid overtakes Paris: Second most-attractive European city for […]