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.

2d ago

Tourist influx in Rangamati, Sajek peaks during Eid holidays

Nature lovers crowd hill destinations as resorts report full bookings

3d 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

1w 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

1w 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.

2w 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

Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.

1y ago

Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.

1y ago

Lack of skilled manpower key challenge for tourism sector

Although the tourism and hospitality management industry in Bangladesh is expanding fast, the lack of a skilled workforce is the key challenge right now, stakeholders said yesterday.

1y ago

Saint Martin’s Island: Govt mulls seaplanes, cruise ships for tourists

Operation of sea planes and cruise ships will be introduced for tourists to access St Martin’s Island round the year, said  Chairman of Cox’s Bazar Development Authority (CDA) Commodore Mohammad Nurul Abshar yesterday.

1y ago

Ecotourism the way forward

The stakeholders of the tourism industry should be encouraged to adapt to ecotourism, stressed speakers at an event yesterday.

1y ago

Ban lifted on tourists' travel to Ruma, Thanchi

Bandarban district administration today lifted the ban on domestic and foreign tourists travelling to Ruma and Thanchi upazilas

1y ago

US-Bangla to start Dhaka-Delhi direct flights this month

US-Bangla Airlines is going to start direct flights to its 12th international destination, India's capital Delhi, from the last week of July.

1y ago

Tourist turnout lacklustre ahead of Eid

Hospitality service providers in Cox’s Bazar are not expecting an onrush of tourists amid the upcoming holiday centring Eid-ul-Azha as ongoing inflationary pressure and unfavourable weather are keeping travellers at bay.

1y ago

BB to launch debit card that can be used in India

The card will help travellers make payments while in India

1y ago

Tourism Board arranges mega event to attract regional tourists

Around 100 tour operators from India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka are participating in the programme.

2y ago