The Greek government, in collaboration with the Ministries of Tourism, Rural Development, and Culture, is taking substantial steps to further promote wine tourism as an integral part of Greece’s tourism offering. Wine tourism is emerging as a vital pillar of the country’s tourism sector, significantly benefiting local communities and bolstering the economy. With over 1,700 […]

September 29, 2024: In a major development for nature tourism, the Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology has announced the launch of its first-ever ecotrail within the Umm Al Quwain Mangrove Reserve, scheduled to open in early 2025. The announcement, made on World Tourism Day (September 27), signals a new opportunity for both […]

In a strategic move to cater to India’s growing number of travel enthusiasts, Bank of Baroda, one of the country’s largest public sector banks, has partnered with EaseMyTrip, a leading online travel platform, to launch India’s first co-branded travel debit card by a public sector bank. The Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip Co-Branded Travel Debit Card […]

Madhya Pradesh has solidified its position on the national tourism map with three of its villages, Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas, being recognized as the best tourism villages in India. The Union Ministry of Tourism made the announcement, awarding these villages for their outstanding contribution to rural and responsible tourism during a ceremony in New […]

Tourists visiting Panauti can now enjoy a new initiative aimed at enhancing their experience with the introduction of a free ‘Sampada-Passport’ or Heritage Permit. The Panauti Tourism Development Centre launched the ‘Panauti Heritage Passport’ on the occasion of World Tourism Day to help visitors explore the area’s rich cultural and historical landmarks. According to Purushottam […]

Azerbaijan is taking major strides toward positioning Naftalan as a leading global wellness tourism destination. On September 28, 2024, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to enhance the extraction, processing, and supply of Naftalan oil, famous for its therapeutic properties. This oil has long been used in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions […]

The “Feel Shanghai: Travel as a Local” World Tourism Day Showcase was held on September 27 at the Liu Haisu Art Museum, organized by the Shanghai Administration of Culture and Tourism and operated by Shanghai Daily. The event aimed to highlight Shanghai’s rich cultural and tourism offerings through the perspective of international residents living in […]

China is bracing for an extraordinary surge in railway travel during the upcoming 10-day National Day holiday, with an estimated 175 million passenger trips expected across its vast railway network. This major travel rush, anticipated to be one of the busiest in recent years, was announced by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. on Sunday. […]

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), along with a delegation from Macao’s travel trade, participated in the Tourism Expo Japan 2024 in Tokyo, Japan from September 26 to 29. The MGTO’s involvement in the largest international travel fair in Japan was part of its strategic efforts to promote Macao’s diverse “tourism +” offerings and to […]

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is making significant strides at the prestigious Tourism EXPO Japan 2024, held from September 26 to 29 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center. This event is recognized as one of the world’s largest travel and tourism exhibitions, bringing together industry leaders, travel enthusiasts, and stakeholders from around the globe. […]