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.

6d 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.

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

3-day int’l tourism fair beings in Dhaka

The three-day international tourism fair -- Dhaka Travel Mart -- began at a city hotel today.

2y ago

Plan to tag Ctg, Cox’s Bazar as drug-prone zone raises fears about tourism

It will also send a negative message to other countries and discourage foreign tourists from visiting Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, the tour operators said

2y ago

Tourism takes off with the coming of winter

Tourist spots across Bangladesh are abuzz with both domestic and foreign travellers as the coming of winter, the country’s main holiday season, has again brought cheers to the tourism sector following the relaxing of enforcement of pandemic restrictions since the middle of last year.

2y ago

Seminar laments lack of proper plans for tourism

The tourism sector in Bangladesh is still suffering and has not flourished properly due to a lack of proper planning, which may be a barrier to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, speakers told a seminar today.

2y ago

‘Help flourish tourism sector’

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged private entrepreneurs to come forward to develop the country’s tourism sector and help achieve inclusive economic growth.

2y ago

Indonesia’s ban on sex outside marriage poses no risk to tourists: Bali governor

Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia's newly ratified criminal code, the island's governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws which include articles criminalising sex outside marriage may scare away tourists from its shores..Indonesia's parliament last week passed

2y ago

3-day long Int’l travel and tourism expo to begin on Dec 1

A three-day long Bangladesh International Travel and Tourism Expo (BITTE) will start on December 1 to boost the country's tourism industry and showcase Bangladesh to global tourists.

2y ago

High taxes hindering tourism

The current rates of VAT and other taxes are a major obstacle to developing the country’s tourism industry, a parliamentary body said yesterday.

2y ago

Turkey’s tourism revenues triple

Turkey’s tourism revenues nearly tripled in the second quarter while first-half foreign visitor numbers surged close to 2019 levels, data showed on Friday, recovering from a coronavirus-driven slump and bringing in badly-needed foreign currency.

2y ago

Tourist bus for Padma Bridge starts today

Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) is going to start a special bus service for tourists who want to see Padma Bridge.

2y ago