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By EDITH MUTETHYA in Nairobi, Kenya | Global Chinese Daily | Updated: 2022-06-28 09:18 On Wednesday, Maasai women work in a village near…

On-demand public transport is transforming the way we travel. In fact, the on-demand app economy is changing and turning the world upside down! In…

June 26, 2022 - Croatian Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac spoke about this year's summer tourist season, which by all indications appears to be an improvement even from the record, pre-pandemic year of 2019 .As Poslovny Dnevnik writing,…

Ram Rattan SharmaThere is a steady increase in the problem of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity and diet-related chronic diseases across the world. Nutritional imbalance can lead!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Marine technology company Candela has released the first images of what will be the world's fastest, longest and most energy-efficient electric vessel. The Candela P-12 shuttle, as this innovative vessel is called, will ferry citizens…

The northern entrances to Yellowstone National Park remain closed after major flooding engulfed roads, bridges and homes. State and federal public land agencies now expect visitors to seek other…

SIMON JUPP IS THE CONSERVATIVE MP FOR EAST DEVON Many of us in East Devon use the rail regularly to get to school, work or see friends and family. The railways also connect many of our rural communities to Exeter, including Lympstone,!-->…

The Maldives is looking to promote travel to people with disabilities and other niche traveler segments while continuing to rebuild tourism. Speaking at a press conference this week which coincided with the UNWTO World…

The central theme of a shared island has remained present throughout the current government programme. But with entire counties systematically cut off from all railway infrastructure and a woefully insufficient supply of cross-border…

Hit by the pandemic, the yoga tourism sector in Mysuru is hoping to regain its former glory as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to attend celebrations for the 8th International Yoga Day in Mysuru on Tuesday. A Tier II city of Karnataka,…

Our poor commuters have been abandoned by the government. There, they wait for rides that don't come because drivers and operators can't afford the price of diesel. The stupidity of it all is a report quoting anonymous government…

The European Commission has approved a €5 million Italian program to support tourist bus operators affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made public through a press release issued by the European Commission, which also…

National strike to affect the entire transport sector in Italy.Italy's public transport network will be disrupted by a nationwide general strike on Friday June 17, with train services affected from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday June 16.The…

Businesses hail revival of tourist inflow as growth driver - pollThey want tourist numbers at pre-COVID levels in 2023Many businesses expect moderate or flat economic growth this fiscal yearMost are looking for another stimulus packageMost…

These EU cities have embraced free public transport The growing trend in the provision of basic services has its own name - zero tariff transport mobility as a basic human right and a free service: who would have thought this could be…

By Traveloka Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:10 PM MYT Membership underscores Traveloka's commitment to achieving sustainable tourismSINGAPORE - Media outreach - June 14, 2022 - Voyageoka, the Southeast Asian super lifestyle app, today announced…

DOHA: QatarEnergy on Sunday signed a partnership agreement with TotalEnergies for the North Field East expansion of the world's largest liquefied natural gas project. Its managing director said other partners would be announced in…

Another result of its continuous efforts to promote Sri Lanka as a potential tourist destination, Sri Lanka Tourism participated in the South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) travel fair held in Greater Noida,…

According to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of passenger journeys on public transport at the end of April was below levels before the COVID-19 pandemic, public transport journeys in…

Tourism is one of the few exports in which the country is globally competitive - Advertising - By Shermain Bique-Charles The twin island nation has spent the better part of two days fine-tuning its tourism plan for what it calls…

The Bangladesh Tourism Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Parliament on Tuesday with the aim of making the existing law timely and increasing revenue for the tourism sector.The Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Tourism,…

Green public transport seen as key to tackling climate change Several Alstom projects aim to solve pressing problems affecting the environment…

Freight transport to and from Cambodia has improved significantly since the government decided to reopen the economy in November 2021 after the Covid-19 shutdown. Sin Chanthy, president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of Cambodia,…

Tourism Product Development Company Limited Licensing Administration Manager Sheryll Lewis speaks to JIS News at the entity's 'Bring Your Application Day' event held on!-->…

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PETALING JAYA: The current traffic congestion in the country, especially in the Klang Valley, is due to the fact that Pakatan Harapan has postponed and!-->…

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HONG KONG, May 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - - Macau's Leading Gaming Equipment Supplier Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (Stock code: 8400) subsidiary, APE Digital Creations Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "APE") is pleased to…

A 20% reduction in public transport fares is expected to remain in place beyond this year, the Taoiseach said. Fares for bus and rail travel, as well as Luas in Dublin, were all slashed earlier this year for…

Traveling might be your one true passion, but it can get awkward when trying to navigate an unfamiliar city. This is where apps come in - you can expect easier travel options and better transport alternatives. We have…

Mohammad Sajid has been driving city buses in New Delhi for nearly seven years. During summers, the sweltering heat coupled with the…

A Lake District man boxed each of the 214 Wainwrights - traveling between them using only public transport. Lewis Jevons might be the first person to do this since Alfred himself wrote his illustrated guides to the Lakeland Fells in the!-->…

In a year, the inhabitants of the Balearic Islands will decide whether Francina Armengol and his PSOE party will govern the islands for another four years in coalition with Més and Podemos. Armengol has been president since 2015, the PSOE…

Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since strict pandemic travel restrictions were imposed about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the Prime Minister. From June 10, Japan will allow…

WELSH Secretary Simon Hart has urged Plaid Cymru to "remind the dogs" about a possible tourism tax the Welsh government may introduce. The comment came in the House of Commons when the leader of Plaid in Westminster…

The gap is even wider among young adults, with 17% of men aged 16-34 reporting feeling unsafe, compared to 58% of women – the highest proportion of any age or sex.The findings were released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as…

May 24, 2022 - You can spend a large part of your itinerary in the city center, but did you know that you can discover many interesting destinations in Split by bus? We'll show you how.Whether it's a short visit or a week, the city of…

The first batch of 50 buses intended to modernize the Lebanese transport network arrived in Beirut on Monday and will hit the streets in the coming weeks.Public Works and Transport Minister Ali Hamieh said it was just the first delivery…

Chief Officer Wesley Howell (CNS): Today the government issued what is likely to be the penultimate payment to displaced workers who were on the tourist allowance scheme, as it transitions those who have yet to return to work into the…

SHANGHAI/BEIJING – Shanghai reopened a small part of the world's longest subway system on Sunday after some lines were closed for nearly two months, as the city paves the way for a fuller lifting of its painful!-->!-->…

Shanghai partially restarted public transport on Sunday, signaling a gradual reopening after nearly two months in isolation from the outside world.…

TDT | manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Staff reporter The first Bollywood film widely shot in Bahrain is making waves among Indian viewers clamoring for a…

SHANGHAI/BEIJING - Shanghai reopened a small part of the world's longest metro system on Sunday after some lines were closed for nearly two months, as the city paves the way for a fuller lifting of its painful…

News The Dominican Republic's drinking water and sanitation agency (Inapa) will award a 1.1 billion pesos ($19.9 million) aqueduct in July to help supply the 3 billion Pedernales tourist development of dollars. Although…

Skift grip Public transport planning software company Optibus sees an opportunity to help cities "build back better" by redesigning networks of buses, trains, bikes and more after the pandemic.…

South Yorkshire's sub-par public transport network is acting as "a drag on our communities". That's the verdict of Oliver Coppard, who was elected mayor of South Yorkshire just two weeks ago. He said YorkshireLive it will continue!-->…

Upcoming restructuring for 'Blackfeet Tourism' The Blackfeet Manpower One-Stop Center now oversees tribal…

May 17, 2022 | 05:44 IST Public transport systems in Goa - possibility of improvements We cannot underestimate the role played by public transport in the growth of the city, the ease of departure for people, the mastery of the climate,…

While on the one hand, the creation of new positions and the granting of promotions to eligible candidates by the Joint High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as!-->!-->!-->!-->…

EASIER GOODS TRANSPORT PASS IN CLARK. Clark Development Corporation (CDC) CDC President and CEO Manuel Gaerlan (third from right) and Anti-Red Tape Authority…

The week will help shine a light on careers and employment opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sectors in Wales. One of the challenges facing sectors following the coronavirus pandemic is recruitment, with many companies!-->…

LONDON, UK - The latest Economic Impact Report (EIR) from the World Travel & Tourism Council reveals that the European travel and tourism sector is expected to create nearly eight million new jobs over the next decade. The forecasts of…

“Attack” period in public transport in Mersin! Acting in line with its vision "A step ahead in the future of mobility", Karsan is a leader in urban public transport solutions in Turkey as well as in Europe. In this context, the…

The San Benito County Chamber Foundation and Pinnacles National Park are hosting the first-ever Pinnacles National Park Virtual Adventure Run. The public is encouraged to hike, walk or run 5-10km year-round in an effort to encourage the…

Pune traffic branch has identified Hinjewadi flyover junction, Pune university junction, Hadapsar junction and Nal stop junction as traffic blackspots PUNE: A study conducted by the Pune Traffic Branch at the Pune University Junction found…

A girl walks on a street in Guangzhou, southern China, May 11, 2022. Rainfall gradually increased in the evening. Photo: CGVMajor cities in southern China's Guangdong province, including Guangzhou and Zhuhai, have announced plans to…

The New Zealand border will fully reopen at the end of July, two months earlier than the government had previously announced. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has, via video link from self-isolation, told a business audience in downtown…

The final reopening of the New Zealand border could be near, the employment tribunal's decision against Gloriavale and the amount owed in MIQ fees in the latest headlines of the New Zealand Herald. Video / NZ HeraldNew Zealand's gondola…

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The National Transport Authority said passenger numbers on public transport had increased as fares were reduced as part of the government's plans to lower the cost of living and encourage more sustainable travel. It is the first time that…

NAIVASHA, Kenya, May 8 – The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is exploring ways to revamp and increase tourism opportunities in many of the country's national parks and game reserves to attract more local and foreign tourists. Speaking…

By MARK OKRANT, NH Travel Guru For several decades, the travel industry has been a highly sought-after source of employment, due to its reputation for accessibility to diverse cultural groups and diverse work experiences. As…

Friday, May 6, 2022, 10:51 a.m.Press release: Waikato Regional Council Big changes to the way public transport is planned and delivered could be on the way, after receiving support from…

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily After two difficult years for the hospitality industry, the summer of 2022 should be somewhat “normal” for Wyoming's tourism industry. But the…

Mountain biking to be boosted at Carvins Cove with grant from Youngkin administration In a May 2 press release, the Youngkin administration announced that 259 tourism programs in the former Dominion will receive public-private marketing…

News Corey Connelly An hour ago Traditional carnival characters greet visitors upon arrival at ANR Robinson International Airport in Crown Point, Tobago. - File photo/David Reid Chief!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

New Delhi: The cost of public transport in Kerala has risen slightly since Sunday as recently increased fares came into force. The general public in Kerala from today (May 1) has to shell out more for traveling by bus, car…

Kayla Newton loves living on Tasmania's scenic east coast, but bringing her family over can be a daily battle.Public transport is limited and jobs and services are spread throughout the region.Key points:Limited transport options on…

1 credit Public transport services across Greece, including airport transfers, intercity bus and train lines, as well as ships and ferries, will stop or operate on a limited schedule on Sunday May 1 due to union strikes in honor of Labor…

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KATHMANDU, APRIL 28The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Federation of Nepal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of…

Suraya Sidhu Singh is a New Plymouth journalist and public transport advocate. OPINION: Recently I learned that neighboring Taranaki Regional Council, Horizons - covering Whanganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua, Tararua and part of the central…

Is the obligation to wear masks in shopping malls, public transport, closed areas and schools removed? The long-awaited meeting of the scientific committee was held today. The decisions taken after the scientific committee meeting…

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Saunders (CNS): An embarrassing mistake for the Department of Labor last month, when around 3,000 names and email addresses of tourist allowance recipients were accidentally made public by WORC staff, a…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi, in an interview with WNYC on Thursday, said he would support ending mandatory masking on New York state's transit systems after a federal judge struck down the requirement for air travel and…

Macau is a city of events all year round. However, government and destination marketing operators need to invest more time and effort in promoting Macau Business | April 2022 | Special report | Macau's…

An intrepid traveler completes a unique 5-year mission to highlight the environmental issues that tourism brings to life in the Lake District. Lewis Jevons, 29, from Aberystwyth, visited 213 of Wainwright's 214…

Mumbai, April 22 (PTI) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday that his government was developing infrastructure so that the coastal state will become the country's 'tourism capital' in the future and has sought investment in…

Senate candidate Herbert "Bistek" Bautista on Thursday called for an inventory of public transportation in the country to include the number of public utility vehicles, operators, drivers, and other transportation franchise holders to…

Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett ST THOMAS, Jamaica - Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett yesterday expressed his "profound sadness" over the passing of the general!-->…

According to a study, two-thirds of Britons admit to spying on what other passengers watch on public transport. The study found that 62% of Britons admit to looking over their colleagues' shoulders and staring at their smartphone screens.!-->…

One more step towards strengthening the links between Greece and India was done after Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of Economic Diplomacy and Openness, Kostas Fragogiannis, and Indian Minister of State for Trade and Industry…

It's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has devastated the…

Ferry services were cancelled, others were close to capacity and queues at Circular Quay were hundreds deep on Saturday as the Easter long weekend coincided with free public transport across Sydney .Sydney Ferries urged travelers to…

PROVIDEDFrom April to the end of June 2022, charges on Auckland's AT Metro network will be halved.As the cost of living crisis continues to affect New Zealanders, a series of government measures have been introduced to help kiwis cope with…

From hotel rooms for refugees to lifesaving supplies, WTTC members are showing their support for Ukraine LONDON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel and tourism companies around the world have come together to support Ukraine with…

Greater Sydney public transport users can travel easily from Thursday, with a new initiative to temporarily remove transport fares.Following a recent announcement from Transport for NSW, the Opal Network will be free for a total of 12 days,…

From exciting city quests to exotic beach getaways, mountaintop retreats – and everything in between – Malaysia certainly has it all, with so much…

PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS The LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that it is preparing to roll out the third phase of its service contract program on Monday, April 11, which…

Barbados continued its efforts to attract Latin American tourists at the World Travel Market Latin America (WTM LATAM) held April 5-7 in São Paulo, Brazil. As one of the largest consumer markets in Latin America and one of the target…

As Philippine tourism heads toward its much-anticipated recovery, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to bolster security in…

QUINCY — The reopening of national parks, a beefed up schedule of events and a bite of the travel bug are what Quincy officials hope to attract tourists from around the country and around the world this summer. Quincy has long been an…

Image source: www.oasa.gr Public transport in Athens and ferry travel in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday April 6 due to a 24-hour strike called by the country's main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY. According…

Embratur, Brazil's Agency for International Tourism Promotion, announced a new agency chief this week as the country prepares for the post-epidemic recovery of one of its flagship events.Silvio Nascimento has been named president of…

KEVIN STENT / StuffRail commuters in Wellington took advantage of half-price public transport fares on Monday morning.Millions more people would use Wellington's public transport if a three-month half-fare system continued for a year, a…

JMC councilor Anita Sharma began lane drainage work in Ward 11 on Saturday. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, April 2: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Councilor Anita!-->!-->!-->!-->…

The Czech government is reducing public transport discounts for young and old from today. The rates for children aged 10 to 15 and seniors aged 65 to 70 will be adapted. Photo credit: KB / BD Brno, April 1 (BD) – The newly applied tariff…

New TA campaigns to speed up recovery With strong demand in the short to medium term, it is important to focus on long-term high-yield markets. Tourism Australia (TA) has launched a new international trade event branding…

Red Deer residents and visitors will one day be able to ride a gondola over the Red Deer River between Capstone and Bower Ponds. Prairie Sky Gondola submitted an unsolicited proposal to the City of Red Deer eight months ago and…

A joint forum of central trade unions has called for a nationwide strike on March 28-29 to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers and others.The Bharat Bandh strike or nationwide strike called by a joint forum of…

'You're not talking about train tickets yet, are you?' These are the words of my long-suffering wife as she heard me launch an impassioned rant to visiting friends this weekend about the limitations and frustrations of Merseyrail's!-->…

Last November, after a period of consultation with a wide range of stakeholders and members directly or indirectly involved in tourism, the Tourism Business Section of the Malta Chamber launched 'Rediscover', a renewed vision for the…

Aerial photo taken on March 25, 2022 shows the Chinese-built No. 51 National Road in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)The Chinese-built National Road No. 51 plays an important role in facilitating travel flows and…

UAE - With just five days to go until Expo 2020 ends, it seems all roads lead to the World's Fair and public transport is the hero here, helping to move this massive influx of people to and from the site of ExpoThe number of visitors…

More than half of New Zealand's 31 regional tourism organizations do not have destination management plans, two years after the government gave them funding to develop them. The revelation was made by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash in a…

Last updated March 24, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. Enjoy cheaper travel with 50% off AT fares and discounts from April 1 to June 30, 2022. We are delighted to support the government's decision to temporarily halve public transport fares, so you can…

Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell visited the Selma-Dallas County Public Library to promote his book, "The Official US Civil Rights Trail: What Happened Here Changed the World," Thursday afternoon in the community…

Public transport commuters can now recharge their nol cards at local ZOOM stores, standalone stores and ENOC/Eppco stores at 50 locations in Dubai. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect has been signed between Amani Almheiri,…

GIF: Zazie in the Metro | YoutubeI know I use the term "weird" a lot, sometimes on vehicles that do not deserve it. I still use it today, but I think you will agree that its use is justified this time. In the 1950s,a Parisian tour!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Road improvement projects appear to be boosting tourism in Aurora March 19, 2022 at 10:36 am Road improvement projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will boost tourism in…

It sounds dramatic but it's true, it took me five hours to do 66 miles. Which equates to less than 15 miles per hour. I am really shocked and disgusted by this duration. I know Cumbria isn't always the easiest place to travel, most of it!-->…

Donegal County Council, in association with Donegal Tourism CLG, has invited Donegal tourism businesses and interests to register for this year's Donegal Tourism Conference, 'Adapting to Changing Times', taking place on March 30,…

The cost of the train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living, but not all commuters expect to see savings.Auckland Ferry Terminal. (Source: Getty)By Amy Williams for rnz.co.nz Public…

MP for Mpraeso Constituency in Eastern Region Davis Opoku Ansah is calling on the Ministry of Health to review the COVID-19 testing regime in the country. Mr. Opoku Ansah is of the opinion that the testing regime harms…

Denbighshire County Council and Transport for Wales are set to introduce an innovative, demand-responsive public transport system in and around the Ruthin area. Called Fflecsi, launched Monday 14th March, she is one of the only examples of…

Panaji: Members of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) have expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision of the state government to notify the noise rules stating that it will hamper the tourism industry who has yet to…

Recent fuel price hikes have prompted UAE residents to ditch their cars and embrace public transport, even if it means commuting for hours.Indian expat Abbas Hussain is one such resident whose daily commute, which involves the Dubai metro,…

Published: 8:30 a.m. March 11, 2022 Update: 08h48 March 11, 2022 Pensthorpe Nature Park was named the winner of the Marketing Campaign of the Year award, sponsored by Pear out of homeat the East of England Tourism Awards!-->!-->!-->…

Pembrokeshire County Council is pleased to announce the start of improvement works in Bridgend Square, Haverfordwest as part of the wider construction of the Haverfordwest transport interchange scheme. Evan Pritchard Contractors Limited…

Downtown Long Beach is slowly coming back to life as COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift, but foot traffic in the area is still well below pre-pandemic levels. It's a problem that has kept small businesses from fully reaping the…