Travel London’s Oxford Street could go traffic-free under mayor’s plan LONDON: London’s Oxford Street, home to some of the British capital’s most famous shops from Selfridges to Marks... Updated 18 Sep, 2024 05:21pm
MENA Dubai’s DXB airport tops Middle East ranking of most connected airports in the world: report The OAG Megahubs Index 2023 reveals the most internationally connected airports in the world Published 12 Sep, 2024 06:30am
Travel Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on... Published 09 Sep, 2024 04:43pm
Travel Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain ROME: Rome is considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain, one of its busiest monuments, ahead of an expected... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
Travel Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024 NEW YORK: A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:02pm
Travel Spain’s crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels Spain: Spanish authorities are encouraging the expansion of luxury hotels as they crack down on a surge in holiday... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:52pm
Travel Sydney’s $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok SYDNEY: Australia’s largest public transport project has achieved something few urban planners expect: social media... Published 30 Aug, 2024 03:05pm
Travel Hauntingly high demand for Halloween spookiness at US theme parks LOS ANGELES: Halloween has arrived earlier than ever at major U.S. theme parks, as major operators like Disney, Six... Published 29 Aug, 2024 04:49pm
Travel Buenos Aires ‘taxi dancers’ glide tourists through daunting tango scene BUENOS AIRES: For many people, dancing the tango while on a visit to Buenos Aires is on the bucket list. The only... Published 27 Aug, 2024 02:52pm
South Asia Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries, Pakistan not on the list COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China,... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 03:51pm
Travel Extreme weather drives travelers to cooler destinations this summer NEW YORK/LONDON/ATHENS: Florida resident Kathy Pafunda is reading books and perusing maps to plan a Norway getaway... Published 16 Aug, 2024 02:52pm
MENA Pakistan’s Independence Day to be celebrated in Dubai on August 11 Event at Dubai World Trade Centre is likely to draw 10,000 people Published 09 Aug, 2024 05:18pm
Travel Montenegro’s Adriatic gem struggles with tourist influx KOTOR, Montenegro: A UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on the edge of a picturesque Adriatic bay, the town of Kotor... Published 09 Aug, 2024 03:52pm
Middle East Dubai airport traffic sets new half-year record DUBAI: Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travellers, reached a... Published 07 Aug, 2024 01:30pm
MENA Ronaldo, Nadal’s second restaurant opens in Dubai Toto will also be housed in Hotel Boulevard in downtown Dubai Published 05 Aug, 2024 06:32pm
Travel It’s a fish, it’s a boat? Amphibious vehicles glide through Amsterdam’s canals AMSTERDAM: A colourful parade of amphibious cars glided through Amsterdam’s canals on Thursday, but it was the last... Published 03 Aug, 2024 12:36pm
Travel Spain set for record tourist numbers in 2024 after first-half jump MADRID: The number of foreign tourists in Spain jumped 13% in the first-half of 2024, putting the country on track... Published 02 Aug, 2024 04:26pm
Travel Venice to limit tourist groups to maximum of 25 people ROME: Venice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the... Published 31 Jul, 2024 04:22pm
MENA Dubai: 7 indoor activities to beat the heat Since the heat is showing no signs of respite, for those heading off to Dubai for a short break will be better off... Updated 30 Jul, 2024 02:50pm
Travel Greece’s ‘Instagram island’ Santorini nears saturation point Greece: One of the most enduring images of Greece’s summer travel brand is the world-famous sunset on Santorini... Published 26 Jul, 2024 05:21pm
Travel Italy’s vintage trains lure tourists off beaten track SULMONA, Italy: As it rolls across Italy’s central regions, a vintage diesel locomotive towing carriages from the... Published 25 Jul, 2024 02:10pm
Travel Pakistan remains among worst passports in the world, Singapore retains top spot Pakistan's passport is only above Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan; UAE moves into top 10 Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:23pm
Travel Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says BARCELONA: Barcelona cannot absorb an ongoing, unbridled growth in the number of tourists and has to impose... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:21pm
Travel Paris Mayor urges visitors to enjoy lifestyle as much as landmarks PARIS: While every tourist since 1889 has marvelled at the Eiffel Tower, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants Olympic... Published 24 Jul, 2024 03:17pm
Travel Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events PARIS: The Paris Olympics have been designed to showcase the City of Light in all its splendour, with events taking... Published 22 Jul, 2024 04:14pm
Travel In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism PALMA, Spain: Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against... Published 22 Jul, 2024 02:12pm
Travel Fake luxuries supplant tradition in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar ISTANBUL: Cut-price branded perfumes and fake high-end handbags line the ornate alleys of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar,... Published 18 Jul, 2024 04:31pm
Travel Global cruise industry sees growing demand, wary of port protests MADRID: The global cruise industry expects to carry 10% more passengers by 2028 than the 31.7 million who took... Published 17 Jul, 2024 12:39am
Travel Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros ATHENS: The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private... Updated 03 Jul, 2024 03:41pm
Travel Crowd control at Japan’s Mount Fuji as hiking season begins MOUNT FUJI, Japan: Mount Fuji’s summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat... Published 01 Jul, 2024 02:07pm
MENA From discounts to live performances: Dubai Summer Surprises launches largest edition DUBAI: The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) – now in its 27th year – will begin today (Friday) and run until September... Updated 28 Jun, 2024 02:06pm
Travel Americans seek out cooler destinations for July 4 travel as temperatures sizzle Heat warnings have made Americans rethink their July 4th travel plans and triggered a rush to cooler vacation spots,... Published 26 Jun, 2024 01:59pm
Travel Sunbed wars: Greece tries to rein in beach chaos PEFKOCHORI, Greece: The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on... Published 25 Jun, 2024 05:49pm
Travel Top tourist destination Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028 BARCELONA: Barcelona, a top Spanish holiday destination, announced on Friday that it will bar apartment rentals to... Published 22 Jun, 2024 02:26pm
Travel Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams TORONTO, Canada: As travellers rush to book their summer getaways, Booking.com’s internet safety boss says watch out... Published 20 Jun, 2024 02:28pm
Arts The high-tech art lab hidden underneath the Louvre in Paris PARIS: It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armoured doors, buried underground below the Louvre in... Published 14 Jun, 2024 05:39pm
Travel Global airlines bet on India travel boom DUBAI/NEW DELHI: Global airlines are launching new flights and expanding schedules in India, betting the South Asian... Published 14 Jun, 2024 02:51pm
Travel Euro 2024 tourism to bring $1bn to Germany Germany, the host of Euro 2024, can expect a 1 billion euro ($1.07 billion) boost to its economy thanks to foreign... Published 14 Jun, 2024 01:46pm
Luxury US luxury travel agents so far see underwhelming demand for Olympics NEW YORK: Luxury travel agencies in the United States are so far seeing lackluster demand for the Paris Olympics, as... Published 13 Jun, 2024 05:09pm
Travel Ancient Greek sanctuary slowly sinks into the Aegean Sea ISLAND OF DELOS, Greece: A brief boat ride from the thrumming nightclubs of Mykonos lies the UNESCO heritage site of... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 04:28pm
Movies & Music ‘Friends’ themed experience sets up permanent home in London A themed experience based on the iconic television sitcom, ‘Friends’ is setting up permanently in London, reported... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 05:16pm
Travel Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden ‘snack bars’ TOKYO: Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a “snack bar”... Published 11 Jun, 2024 02:22pm
Travel Cuba woos Russians, Chinese to revive ailing tourist sector HAVANA: Russian tourist Serguei Boyaryshnic wandered in awe among the pastel-colored buildings and cobblestone... Published 10 Jun, 2024 04:41pm
Travel Spain’s Disfrutar named world’s top restaurant by 50 Best PARIS: Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar was named Thursday as the best in the world by the influential 50 Best list in... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:55pm
MENA Pakistan being looked at ‘for future expansion,’ says top Emaar official in Dubai DUBAI: Pakistan was highlighted as a potential market for further expansion by an official at the Emaar Group as The... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:12am
Travel Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism EDINBURGH: Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 06:18pm
Travel Pakistanis spent $2.19bn on outbound tourism in 2023, highest in six years: report Number comes despite massive rupee depreciation and domestic economic crisis Published 06 Jun, 2024 04:01pm
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US
Pakistan long-term partner, but policy is to deny support to its long-range ballistic missile programme: US