Crime
13 Feared Dead as Tourist Plane Crashes Near Peru’s Nazca Lines
A tourist plane carrying 13 people crashed in Peru, feared dead, after taking off to view ancient geoglyphs.
Tag: Tourism
Business
Mexico Launches Ambitious Plan to Combat Record-Breaking Sargassum Seaweed Influx
Mexico unveils a multi-faceted plan to combat record-breaking sargassum seaweed, focusing on research, cleanup, and community involvement.
Conflict
Southeast Asia Tourism Reels as Iran Conflict Disrupts European Travel
Iran conflict drives up airfares and travel disruptions, deterring European tourists from Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Culture
J&K Tourism Focuses on Sustainability Amid Record Visitor Surge
Jammu and Kashmir's Lt Governor calls for sustainable tourism practices amid record visitor arrivals, emphasizing environmental sensitivity and community benefit.
Business
Western Europe’s Summer Travel Season Under Threat from Rising Heat
Rising temperatures are making Western Europe's summer travel season increasingly challenging, prompting calls for more air conditioning and a rethink of tourism strategies.
Business
Ladakh’s Nubra Valley Gains All-Weather Connectivity with New Shayok River Bridge
A new Rs 27.18-crore bridge over the Shayok River in Ladakh's Nubra Valley enhances connectivity, providing year-round access to Sham Gombo pilgrimage site.
News
Gay Mediterranean Cruise Denied Entry to Turkey and Egypt
A gay-themed Mediterranean cruise was denied entry to Turkey and Egypt, highlighting increasing official hostility towards LGBTQ+ people.
Culture
Ladakh Administration Fines Tourists for Illegal Off-Roading in Wildlife Sanctuaries
Ladakh Administration fines 12 bikers Rs 1.20 lakh and an SUV driver Rs 50,000 for illegal off-roading in wildlife sanctuaries.
Business
J&K LG Reviews Amarnath Yatra Facilities, Notes Pilgrim Surge
J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviewed Amarnath Yatra arrangements, noting a surge in pilgrims and emphasizing round-the-clock care and comfort for devotees.
Culture
Ladakh Enlists 100 Ex-Servicemen to Bolster Fragile Ecosystem Protection
Ladakh deploys 100 ex-servicemen into a new Environment Protection Force to combat illegal off-roading and safeguard its fragile ecosystem.