Currently, over 100,000 people are visiting Cox's Bazar daily
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
Expects 15-20 lakh tourists, Tk 150cr turnover
Hotels and resorts in popular tourist spots across Bangladesh have so far got only 70 percent booking of their occupancy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr -- down from last year’s 85 percent, according to industry insiders.
The directives issued last night outlined several measures to ensure that travellers reach their destinations at the actual fare
Tourism at Saint Martin’s Island in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar comes to a halt from today as the government’s ban on tourist travel takes effect.
Under the banner, "Saint Martin's Island Environment and Tourism Protection-Development Alliance", the businesses made the demand at a press conference organised at the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) auditorium at Paltan today
The festival's main attraction will be a showcase of traditional and creative cuisine, with special dishes crafted by celebrity chef Inara Jamal
HAAB, ministry trade blame over ‘mismanagement’
Additional Inspector General of Police Md Abu Kalam Siddique, the chief of Tourist Police, today said the attack in the hilly areas will not affect tourism sector
Ten distinguished women were awarded today for their outstanding achievement in aviation, tourism, aeronautical engineering and culinary sectors
Aviation experts and top officials of different airlines yesterday stressed the need to form a regional alliance among South Asian airlines to sustain against the competition of global mega airlines, stretch their market share, and increase customer satisfaction.
The government has decided to impose fines and progressive tax on a daily basis on foreigners for overstaying their visas and working illegally in Bangladesh, according to a decision taken at a meeting on Tuesday.
International tourism levels will be slightly higher than its pre-pandemic levels in 2024 boosted by an expected resurgence in Asia, the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said Friday
The overall tourism industry in Bangladesh performed well throughout the outgoing calendar year despite facing adversity in the final quarter due to ongoing political unrest, according to industry people.
The political action has disrupted the tour plans of holiday-makers, leading to the mass cancellation of bookings
A two-day tourism festival organised by the Bangladesh Tourism Board and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism starts in Kuakata, Patuakhali today.
Saint Martin's Island off the southern coast of Cox's Bazar is usually abuzz with tourists this time each year, but the ongoing nationwide strikes and blockades have put a damper on the local tourism industry.
