Tourism

Tourism

Cox’s Bazar: Eid tourism expected to generate Tk 700cr

Businesspeople expressed hope that tourism during Eid-ul-Azha holidays will generate over Tk 700 crore in transactions in Cox’s Bazar.

1w ago

Tourist influx in Rangamati, Sajek peaks during Eid holidays

Nature lovers crowd hill destinations as resorts report full bookings

1w ago

Civil aviation ministry to get Tk 2,455cr

Additionally, a reduction in customs duty rates from 10 to 3 percent was proposed on all types of jet fuel and aviation spirits which is expected to reduce airfares and stimulate passenger growth, particularly for domestic carriers

2w ago

60 resorts shut in Bandarban’s Lama due to bad weather

The decision was made at a meeting of the Lama Upazila Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee yesterday

2w ago

Nepal eyes tourism, economic boost with new digital nomad visa policy

A digital nomad is an individual who travels while working remotely, typically using the internet to perform their jobs.

3w ago

Tourism industry in Cox’s Bazar eyes Tk 700cr revenue during Eid

Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily

2m ago

Cox's Bazar ready to welcome tourists during Eid holidays

With the holidays lasting nine days, the town is anticipating a surge in visitors from the day after Eid, continuing for the next five days

2m ago

Sylhet gears up for massive tourist influx this Eid

Expects 15-20 lakh tourists, Tk 150cr turnover

2m ago

United Airways shareholders in distress

Over 95 percent shareholders of the once top private airline United Airways are in great anxiety because of the nose-diving share price and no tangible signs of resumption of services two and a half years on.

6y ago

Air traffic to double by 2037: IATA

The number of people travelling by air should double to 8.2 billion a year by 2037, with Asia and the Pacific leading the way, sector federation IATA forecast.

6y ago

Bangladesh among 'best value travel destinations'

Bangladesh ranked seventh in the Lonely Planet's Top 10 “Best Value” travel destinations for 2019, which showcased the top ten places for affordable adventures, UNB reports.

6y ago

Asia’s most visited countries

China attracts the highest number of tourists in the region with a record number of inflow of 59.27 million people in the year 2016.

6y ago

Thai woman claims self defence after biting Indian tourist's lip in Pattaya

An Indian tourist is injured when a Thai woman bit his lip during a street fight on Pattaya's Walking Street, police says.

6y ago

InterContinental opens Thursday

InterContinental Dhaka, formerly known as Ruposhi Bangla and Sheraton, is scheduled to open on September 13 after four years of renovations.

6y ago

Local airlines upset despite travel boom

Local airlines nowadays carry nearly double the number of passengers on domestic routes compared to what was five years ago but the surge hasn't translated into profitability, said executives.

6y ago

Biman to increase flights to London

Biman is set to increase flights to London by the end of this year after taking delivery of its second Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in

6y ago

IndiGo to connect Dhaka, Kolkata from Aug 1

IndiGo, a low-cost Indian carrier, is all set to start daily flights from Dhaka from August 1 to provide the passengers with relatively inexpensive air fare.

6y ago

Buckingham Palace to open its gates to the public starting this weekend

Didn't score an invite to the royal nuptials in May? If you're London-bound this summer, you can get a taste of the royal high life with a tour of Buckingham Palace, which opens to the public this weekend.

6y ago