Dhaka – 8 June 2020: In preparation to welcome travellers back to its hotels across the Asia-Pacific and to reassure guests who are currently in residence, ONYX Hospitality Group has announced enhanced operational hygiene and safety standards in an initiative…
Category: Tourism
Global tourism upended; worst-case earnings scenario dodged
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Tourist District Cox’s Bazaar comes under virus lockdown
The district administration has decided to impose a lockdown on the district to prevent spread of coronavirus.
Nepal’s female guides juggle work and home
By Shusma Barali KATHMANDU, Mar 12 2020 (IPS) – Nepal’s trekking industry has been dominated by male guides, but a growing number of women are entering the profession as their reputation for reliability spreads.
COVID-19: India suspends most existing visas till Apr 15
India has suspended all existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas till April 15.
Body of domestic tourist girl recovered from Kuakata hotel
Dhaka, March 03 – Police recovered the body of a tourist named Ishita, 19 from a residential hotel ‘Holiday Inn.’ in Kuakata, Patuakhali. The body of the tourist was recovered from the hotel’s room number 108 around 8 am on…
Avoid foreign trips, if not urgent: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Malik on Tuesday suggested people not to make unnecessary foreign trips as deadly novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to 60 countries across the globe.
Amari Dhaka to celebrate Woman’s Day on March 8
Dhaka, February 2020 – On March 8, to recognize women and their achievements, Amari Dhaka will celebrate women in all spheres of life on International Women’s Day 2020 with different offers and Amari aims to attract passionate individuals to explore…
No high-rise structure along Cox’s Bazar beach: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday witnessed the presentation on the master plans of three tourism parks to be developed in Cox’s Bazar district.
Tourists throng ‘Shimul Bagan’ in Sunamganj
Tourists thronged ‘Shimul Bagan’ in Tahirpur upazila to celebrate Pahela Falgun (first day of spring) and Valentine’s Day on Friday. ‘Shimul Bagan’, a garden of Shimul tree (scientific name Bombax ceiba), wore a festive look with the presence of hundreds…
Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel
This should have been a good year for global tourism, with trade tensions gradually easing, certain economies growing and banner events like the Summer Olympics taking place in Tokyo. But the viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry…
Results of ‘Monitor Airline of the Year 2019’ announced
The results of the frequent flyer poll to elect the best airlines of 2019 in different categories have been announced at the gala award ceremony at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka recently.
Unbelievable sight of the Everest in a cloudy evening
Mostafa Kamal Majumder It was a partially cloudy afternoon at the Nepali resort of Nagarkot where I along with more than a dozen men associated with the Panos institute South Asia stayed for several nights doing a workshop. Sponsors were…
Three members of same family ‘drown’ at Costa del Sol resort
Three members of the same family are reported to have drowned at a holiday resort on the Costa del Sol in Spain.
HC rule: Why structures on Cox’s Bazar Beach not demolished
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain in three months why it should not be directed to demolish and remove all the structures set up illegally on the sea beach…
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism” in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its…
Consolidating people’s power for development justice
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 7 December 2019 – We, the representatives of CSOs of South Asia convened the South Asia Peoples Forum on Sustainable Development 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on the occasion of Third South Asia Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals…
Amari Dhaka launches a New Friday Getaway
Dhaka, December 2019 – Looking for a bubble of warmth and serenity in this long grey winter. Amari Dhaka is bringing a relaxing Friday getaway for you and your loved ones. Rejuvenate with ‘Weekend Paradise’ package and enjoy 5-star comfort…
55 visitors detained for illegal entry in Sundarbans
Forest Department officials detained 55 visitors from four trawlers for trespassing in the Sundarbans on Wednesday morning.
Thai food festival at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, November 2019 – Amari Dhaka is bringing the festive tastes of Thailand for Dhaka city dwellers and food enthusiasts. Prepared by Thai culinary maestro and Amari’s newly appointed new Thai Chef Nong from 21st till 30th November 2019 at…
Pirojpur-Kolkata bus services launched
A bus service from Pirojpur to India’s Kolkata was inaugurated on Friday.Deputy Commissioner Abu Ali Md Sazzad Hossain and Police Superintendent Hayatul Islam Khan inaugurated the service at 7am at Pirojpur Zila Bus Terminal.
Africa watch: Morocco tourism gains momentum
By Hugo Bourhis UN, Oct 30 2019 (IPS) – The crème de la crème of Hollywood was in Marrakech, Morocco, for the wedding of British movie star Idris Elba in April this year. Elba tied the knot with his Canadian…
Bronx steps in ‘Joker’ movie become a tourist attraction
New York, Oct 29 (AP/UNB) — Move over, Rocky, there’s a new stairway to climb.A set of outdoor steps in the Bronx has become a tourist attraction in recent weeks since the release of the movie “Joker.”
It happens only in India
Sudhirendar Sharma Mention of a railway journey invites memories of the good, and not-so-good travel experiences over time. More than the destination, it is the sheer experience of being on the train journey that replays through awful encounters, amusing anecdotes,…
SalamAir Adds Chittagong to Its Bangladesh Network
SalamAir to fly between Chattogram (Chittagong) and Muscat from October 7.
It’s the age of Asia when it comes to passport power
As the global economy transforms and centers of power shift, Asia’s dominance appears to be unfaltering. Entering into the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore retain a firm hold on first place on the Henley Passport Index, each with…
Global requests for SSR for airline passengers nearly double
• Little-known SSR code, DPNA 1, can be used to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance • Many airlines offer support to meet passengers’ individual needs once alerted via the SSR code…
e-Passport project fails to kick off: 2mn MRPs sought
Dhaka, Sept 24 (UNB) – The government has moved again to procure 2 million more machine readable passports (MRPs) on an emergency basis directly from the existing supplier through the direct procurement method (DPM).
Delight in a Disney themed brunch every saturday at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, Sept 2019– Combine your love for food with your passion for cartoons at Amari Dhaka with the quirky Disney themed brunch. Enjoy your Saturdays with family at Feast indulging in a bountiful buffet alongside exciting fun activities.
Thomas Cook is dead: 150,000 UK holidaymakers are stranded
Lianna Brinded, Head of Yahoo Finance UK 23 September 2019 – Major travel operator Thomas Cook (TCG.L) has finally collapsed after months of trying to seal bailout cash from Chinese conglomerate Fosun as well as from a number of other…