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China’s Yangtze River Delta Now Offers 144-Hour Visa-Free Entry

Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang will offer a 144-hour visa-free entry for international transit passengers from January 30, in renewed efforts to boost business and tourism. The new policy, unveiled on Tuesday,…



Burj Khalifa Launches Stamp to Celebrate Sixth Anniversary

Dubai, Jan 24 (IANS/WAM) Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, has released its first dedicated postage stamp to mark its sixth anniversary. The commemorative stamp, launched in partnership with Emirates Post, depicts the 830-metre Burj…





New Islamabad Airport to Open by Year-End

Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) The newly built Islamabad International Airport will be fully operational by the end of this year, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. Shujaat Azeem, a special assistant to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…



Music Video on Kerala Tourist Attractions Launched

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (IANS) A music video capturing the beauty of Kerala’s 14 districts with wonderful visuals and featuring music by Malayali singer-actor Sherrin Varghese was launched here on Thursday.   Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha member…


Italy’s Museums Draw 43 Million Visitors

Rome, Jan 13 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s museums and monuments had their “best ever” year in 2015, drawing a record 43 million visitors, Culture Minister Dario Franceschini has said. “It’s the best result ever in our country’s…


Luxury Travel Rising Among Indians: Yatra

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Luxury travel is on the rise among Indians, travel portal Yatra.com said on Monday. According to Yatra.com’s winter survey, the propensity of Indians to spend on travel has increased and…



Queenstown: Picturesque Haven for Adventure Junkies

Queenstown (New Zealand), Jan 8 (IANS) The land, rivers, mountains and sky — Queenstown serves up adventure pursuits aplenty, everywhere. Be there, and just go for it. Whether it’s sailing, hiking, white water rafting, jet…



BBC, Russian Channel to Promote Kerala Tourism

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4 (IANS) BBC and NTV Broadcasting Company, said to be the largest non-governmental TV network of Russia, will host shows on Kerala’s nature, culture, and the mouth-watering cuisine for global audiences. The shows…


Myanmar’s Museum to Showcase Prisoners Of War

Yangon, Jan 3 (IANS) A Death Railway Museum, located in Myanmar’s Kayin state, is going to showcase the life of prisoners of war who died during railway construction, officials reported Sunday. The museum, originally scheduled…





Giant Snow Castle Opens in China

Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) A 51-metre-high castle, poised to set the record as the world’s highest and largest snow sculpture, opened to visitors on Friday in China’s Heilongjiang province. Combining both Gothic and Baroque styles,…