Malaysia approves visa-free policy for Chinese citizens

Malaysia's new visa-free policy for Chinese travelers is a positive response to China's announcement that it will grant unilateral, visa-free entry to travelers from six countries including Malaysia, tourism industry insiders said. The move will also boost travel to Malaysia, they added. Malaysia's visa-free policy for up to 30 days for Chinese travelers will take … Continue reading Malaysia approves visa-free policy for Chinese citizens

Hawaii looks changing travel process for Japanese visitors

The islands' leaders are working on streamlining the travel process for Japanese tourists, making it more convenient for them to visit the picturesque islands. The plan involves establishing a pre-clearance program, allowing Japanese travelers to undergo immigration, customs, and agricultural inspections before departing for Hawaii. This initiative aims to reduce waiting times at Honolulu Airport … Continue reading Hawaii looks changing travel process for Japanese visitors

Top 5 African Countries for Migration

When it comes to considering African countries for migration, several factors need to be taken into account, including economic stability, political climate, safety, job opportunities, and quality of life. Here are some of the top African countries that are often considered favorable for migration: 1. South Africa South Africa is one of the most developed … Continue reading Top 5 African Countries for Migration

Ukraine attracts global tourists amid war with Russia

Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a handful of companies are encouraging tourists to visit Ukraine and see for themselves what life is like in a war zone. This type of travel, known as war tourism, is a controversial topic of debate in the country. Some view it as insensitive to the millions … Continue reading Ukraine attracts global tourists amid war with Russia

ILLEGAL: Yellowstone tourists put baby elk in their car

Yellowstone National Park has reported several incidents involving bison and visitors. Yellowstone urges visitors to protect wildlife after tourists put baby elk in their car and other incidents Yellowstone National Park has urged visitors to protect wildlife after a string of incidents that have left animals killed or endangered, including one in which tourists gave … Continue reading ILLEGAL: Yellowstone tourists put baby elk in their car

Beautiful pictures from China

An aerial photo shows a bullet train passing the Huanghelou (Yellow Crane Tower) scenic area in Wuhan on Feb 24. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY Three years ago, Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, was the main battleground for China's war against the novel coronavirus. As a result of the optimization of COVID-19 measures, the city has regained its … Continue reading Beautiful pictures from China

What Dubai’s most spectacular gardens look like

Gardens in Dubai serve many purposes. Some are cleverly designed to meet the demands of the community and high climates, while others are big-ticket attractions. Among them, Dubai Miracle Garden has once again unlocked its gates to reveal the floral displays that its team have been working on in secret throughout the summer. Open from autumn through to … Continue reading What Dubai’s most spectacular gardens look like

5 Dead after boat accident in New Zealand

Five people died when their boat capsized after a suspected collision with a whale off New Zealand's South Island on Saturday. Another six people aboard the boat were rescued. Police said the 8.5-metre vessel overturned near the town of Kaikoura and that they were investigating the cause of the accident. Kaikoura Mayor Craig Mackle said the … Continue reading 5 Dead after boat accident in New Zealand

Dubai to approve new visa regulations for Nigerians below 40

Abike Dabiri, CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), said the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would deny entry visas to Nigerians younger than the age of 40. In a post made on Instagram on Friday morning, Dabiri said only those applying for family visas would not be affected by the new rule. … Continue reading Dubai to approve new visa regulations for Nigerians below 40

COVID-19: Over 80,000 tourists stranded in China

Following a Covid lockdown, some 80,000 tourists cannot leave the southern Chinese beach resort of Sanya. The restrictions were imposed as Chinese authorities worked to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the city, located on Hainan Island. Officials said there were 229 confirmed cases on August 5 and an additional 129 on August 6. The … Continue reading COVID-19: Over 80,000 tourists stranded in China

What is sustainable tourism development?

Photo by Haley Black on Pexels.com Sustainable tourism development is a research area that can cover a wide range of ideas.  Everything from economic growth to environmental protection falls under its banner.  What ties them all together, though, is a long-term aim for growth and development.  Anyone working in the field of sustainable tourism wants to see renewable resources … Continue reading What is sustainable tourism development?

Saudi Arabia opens borders to vaccinated tourists

The Covid-19 pandemic has killed more than 4.19 million people worldwide since the end of December 2019, according to a report established by Agence France-Presse on Thursday, July 29. The United States is the country with the most deaths (over 612,000), ahead of Brazil (554,000) and India (422,000). Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com In … Continue reading Saudi Arabia opens borders to vaccinated tourists

UK coronavirus

UK Prime Minister: No travel is risk-free during this pandemic

The government has been criticised for announcing mandatory quarantine rules, without warning, on Saturday evening - just hours before they were due to come into effect. Labour criticised the "chaotic nature of the decision making" but Number 10 has defended the last-minute move, saying border measures and travel advice can be "changed rapidly" in order … Continue reading UK Prime Minister: No travel is risk-free during this pandemic

FCO warns UK tourists against traveling to Spain

The Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) has changed its guidance to include the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands in its advice to avoid all but essential travel to Spain. Anyone travelling from those locations to the UK must quarantine for 14 days. The self-isolation rule was announced on Saturday, but many had hoped Spain's islands … Continue reading FCO warns UK tourists against traveling to Spain

Why Australia should be in your bucket list of perfect tour destinations

Australia is every tourist’s dreamland despite its smaller size when compared to the United States. For lots of reasons, travellers to most Australian cities find it difficult to resist the temptation of residing permanently in the country. It is therefore not surprising that the country’s most productive sector is tourism, which contributed A$47.5 billion (3% … Continue reading Why Australia should be in your bucket list of perfect tour destinations