Tag: temples
The rising city of eco-tourism
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 18:53The 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
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 18:46Hotel 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
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 08:17The 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
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 19:08The 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
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 17:50Dusit 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
editor- May 2, 2019 02:10In 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
editor- April 26, 2019 21:12MGallery 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
Chief Assignment Editor- April 22, 2019 19:30The 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
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 14, 2019 07:26If 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
editor- April 12, 2019 22:18While 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
editor- April 10, 2019 03:54The 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?
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 4, 2019 15:34W 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
Chief Assignment Editor- March 12, 2019 22:20Unrest 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
Chief Assignment Editor- February 14, 2019 15:28The 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
Chief Assignment Editor- February 8, 2019 19:05The 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
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 22:15The 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
Chief Assignment Editor- January 25, 2019 20:18Bangkok 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
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 7, 2019 05:35Centara 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
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 2, 2019 02:20Angkor 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
editor- December 6, 2018 15:51The 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
Hon. Thomas A. Dickerson- September 19, 2018 21:27This 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
editor- December 17, 2012 04:41As 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
editor- June 11, 2012 06:51The temples of Angkor have stood for as much as 1,000 years. Read More
Bikini-clad tourists banned from Goa temples
editor- June 13, 2011 06:56Priests 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
editor- February 27, 2010 04:15They are some of the best-known icons of Indonesia’s tourism. Read More
Cambodia: Night hours for Angkor Wat?
editor- June 2, 2009 04:34PHNOM 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
editor- April 22, 2009 06:22CAIRO – 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
editor- January 13, 2008 07:39Agra - 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