Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Travel & Tourism

Rescuers race against time to find missing Titanic Tourist Submarine carrying 5 explorers

A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway in the remote area of the Atlantic Ocean after a tourist submarine went missing during a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic on June 18.

Indian airline operates first all-women Hajj flight to Saudi Arabia

An Air India Express flight carrying 145 female pilgrims and flown exclusively by an all-female crew arrived in Jeddah on Thursday night from Kerala, India.

Canada launches new process to welcome skilled workers in these 5 categories

Express Entry, the immigration program managed by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada, is introducing a new category-based selection system for candidates

China’s home-built passenger jet C919 makes first commercial flight

China's aviation industry reached a historic milestone as the country's first domestically-manufactured large passenger jet, the C919, successfully completed its maiden commercial flight.

Deutschland-Ticket: Germany launches €49 monthly ticket for nationwide public transport

From May 2023, commuters across Germany can enjoy unlimited travel on all municipal buses, subways, and trams for only €49 ($54) per month.

Azerbaijan Airlines orders eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners to grow long-haul fleet

Azerbaijan Airlines ranks among the most prominent carriers in Central Asia Azerbaijan Airlines has placed an order for eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners to support its long-haul fleet expansion plans. The introduction of these highly efficient jets will allow the national flag...

Croatia lifts air borders for Schengen zone countries

The move is expected to boost Croatia's tourism sector and attract more visitors to its stunning Adriatic Sea coast.

Solo trekking banned in Nepal, guides mandatory from April 1

Previously, climbers were only prevented from traveling alone to Mount Everest.

Saudi Arabia to build cube-shaped supertall skyscraper for downtown Riyadh

Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, revealed its plan to build a giant cube-shaped super-tall skyscraper, named Mukaab, in Riyadh under the New Murabba development project.

Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free air tickets. Here’s how you can get it

The Hong Kong government is offering 500,000 free airline tickets to visitors as part of efforts to revive its tourism industry and attract visitors.

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Qatar unveils plans for $5.5 billion tourism development project Simaisma with Disney-size theme park

Qatar has announced a groundbreaking $5.5 billion (20 billion Qatari Riyal) development project named Simaisma tourist project, featuring a colossal theme park set to surpass the iconic Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in size.