Tag: temples
The rising city of eco-tourism
The city of Daegu is celebrating '2020-the year of Tourism in Daegu and Gyeongbuk' by creating the new brand 'Natural Daegu' to promote its tourism resources for domestic and international tourists. Natural ... Read More
Japanese craftsmanship town welcomes new Hotel Oriental Express
Hotel Oriental Express Tokyo Kamata started its operation on April 19. The hotel was founded upon the concepts of "a hotel that evokes the spirit of Kamata's unique history of ... Read More
Tourism Authority of Thailand adopts simplified A-B-C Strategy
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has adopted a simplified “A-B-C Strategy” to promote emerging tourist destinations by creating inter-linked, theme-related travel routes that better distribute visitor flows nationwide. TAT ... Read More
Yichun: Picturesque city reveals its rich tourism resources
The annual event Jiangxi Tourism Industry Development Conference opened in Yichun City, Jiangxi province of China on June 5. It is an important platform for tourism cooperation of Jiangxi Province. ... Read More
Dusit International announces its first Dusit Thani branded hotel in Vietnam
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Vietnam-based property developer Hoi An Royal Group to operate Dusit Thani Hoi ... Read More
Malta Tourism puts island on the map: Following dedicated trails
In 2018 and 2019, the Malta Tourism Authority released a host of themed maps that lead travelers across the island in pursuit of gastronomy, diving, adventure, and films. The latest ... Read More
MGallery hotel debuts in the historic capital of Kyoto
MGallery Kyoto Yura Hotel will make its debut in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto today. The hotel pays homage to the traditions of Kyoto through art and heritage, providing a ... Read More
Myth-Mania: Stories of men, heroes and indigenous world at MarTa
The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MarTa) celebrated the return of important finds back home. Myth-Mania, rediscovered stories of men and heroes, speaks of objects taken from necropolises by grave ... Read More
The place to visit today is Thailand: Happy Songkran 2019
If there was a better time to explore the uniqueness of Amazing Thailand, the Thai New Year, known as the Songkran Festival from April 13 to 16 is an event ... Read More
Driving in the 10 most-visited cities in Mauritius
While there are many ways to get around Mauritius, car rentals remain a popular option. From visits to quant villages to coastal drives, to visiting cultural attractions and, of course, ... Read More
Peru working to welcome more tourists to Machu Picchu
The Executive Branch of the Government of Peru is working on a land management proposal for Machu Picchu said Prime Minister Salvador del Solar in order to increase the number ... Read More
What is so different at W Bali when it opens in Ubud?
W Hotels Worldwide, what is part of Marriott International, today announced the signing of W Bali – Ubud, the brand's newest W Escape. W Bali – Ubud will redefine modern luxury ... Read More
Jerusalem’s tourist landmark Temple Mount shut down after firebombing
Unrest at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount (also known as Haram esh-Sharif and the Al Aqsa Compound) led Israeli police to shut off access on Tuesday after several weeks of tension at ... Read More
Thailand visa on arrival makes travel to the country smoother
The Thailand visa on arrival online or Thai eVOA was launched in November 2018 to make it easier for foreign travelers to visit the country. Since it was released, the ... Read More
Indian Hotels Company introduces Taj hotel brand in Rajasthan
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company introduces its Taj hotel brand to Alwar in Rajasthan. This will be the twelfth IHCL branded hotel in the ... Read More
Japan Tourism launches new website and video series
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced the launch of a new website and video series dedicated to the Tohoku region, the "hidden gem" of northern Japan. JNTO worked ... Read More
Bangkok Airways flies into Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has successfully made its maiden flight from Bangkok to Cam Ranh today. Bangkok Airways' Management along with representative from Thai Embassy to Vietnam attended the ... Read More
Centara Invites Guests to Experience the “Best in Travel” in the Indian Ocean in 2019
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hospitality group, is inviting guests to experience the “Best in Travel” in the Indian Ocean in 2019, with a choice of three stunning resorts ... Read More
Angkor in Cambodia booming with 2.6 million international visitors in 2018
Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia located in Cambodia's northern province of Siem Reap. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological ... Read More
Vietnam Tourism Roadshow pulls in to New Delhi
The Embassy of the S.R. of Vietnam, in association with OM Tourism, organized the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in New Delhi, India. Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
Temple stay tourism booming in South Korea
As a paying guest at Mihwangsa, there's no need to book a morning wake-up call. It's provided well before sunrise, at 4 am to be precise... and it isn't optional. Read More
Angkor’s temples in danger of being loved too much
The temples of Angkor have stood for as much as 1,000 years. Read More
Bikini-clad tourists banned from Goa temples
Priests at the Mahalsa Narayani Temple in Mardol posted a sign warning “entry restricted for foreign tourists” while others imposed a strict dress code for visitors to protect the 'sanctity’ ... Read More
New rules introduced for visitors at Borobudur and Prambanan temples
They are some of the best-known icons of Indonesia’s tourism. Read More
Cambodia: Night hours for Angkor Wat?
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia is considering opening the famed Angkor Wat temples at night to draw more tourists to the impoverished country, an official at the archaeological site said. Read More
New ancient Egypt temples discovered in Sinai
CAIRO – Archaeologists exploring an old military road in the Sinai have unearthed four new temples amidst the 3,000-year-old remains of an ancient fortified city that could have been used ... Read More
Religious tourism taking off in Agra
Agra - Most tourists flock to Agra to see that ever-beautiful monument to love, the Taj Mahal, but the city is a treasure trove of many religious monuments as well. ... Read More