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Saudi Arabia’s recent introduction of its eVisa program for travelers from 63 eligible countries has sparked global enthusiasm. This innovative initiative paves the way for visitors from across the globe to delve into the rich heritage, warm hospitality, and stunning landscapes that Saudi Arabia has to offer. The eVisa program …

The idyllic Indonesian island of Bali, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and luxurious resorts, is currently grappling with a pressing environmental crisis. The regional government of Bali province has declared a state of emergency due to a worsening drought disaster, set to last for 14 days. The declaration comes in …

Himalaya Airlines successfully launched its inaugural flight from Kathmandu to Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province on Sunday. Flight H97220 departed in the morning with 114 passengers on board, while the return flight, H97221, is scheduled to return to Kathmandu in the evening. Himalaya Airlines: A Nepal-China joint venture This Nepal-China …

Pakistan earned US $360.034 million by providing different travel services in various countries during the first eight months of the current financial year 2021-22. Pakistan Travel Services Export Numbers This shows the growth of 10.05 percent as compared to the US $327.152 million same services were provided during the corresponding …

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the call of its sister UN agency World Health Organization (WHO) for restrictions on travel to be lifted or eased. Citing the varied global responses to the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, WHO has reiterated that restrictions on travel are not …

Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. The airline also took home accolades for ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, and ‘Airline with Best Economy Class’. The wins demonstrate Emirates’ strategic approach to continuously improving the onboard and …

German flag carrier Lufthansa said Thursday it lost a record 6.7 billion euros ($8.1 billion) in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic wiped out demand for travel and left aircraft grounded. Europe’s biggest airline said it expects to book an operating loss again in 2021, although smaller than last year, as …

Switzerland announced Wednesday that shops, museums and zoos can reopen from March 1 — the first steps out of Covid-19 restrictions and into the “gradual normalisation of social and economic life”. The Swiss government announced that non-essential shops, museums and library reading rooms will reopen, along with outdoor sports and …

A new report from the UN’s air transportation agency says international air travel has dramatically fallen due to the coronavirus pandemic by around 60 per cent over the course of last year, to levels last seen in 2003. The Montreal–based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said on Friday, that as …

Passengers from the Cook Islands can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from Jan. 21, enabling access to essential services such as health, according to an official announcement on Friday. “Following confirmation of the Cook Islands’ COVID free status, and the implementation of strict health and border protocols we are …