tourism

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

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

Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm

Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.

New traditions but same old hospitality in modern Islamabad

Since its foundation in the 1960s, Pakistan’s capital Islamabad has always been a well-planned city, with separate zones for administration, educational and commercial institutions and residential areas –unlike most major cities in the Indian sub-continent.

5 scenic Asian spots where cherry blossoms will take your breath away

Experience Asia’s breath-taking cherry blossoms in Yoshino, Seoul, Shanghai, Vietnam, and Taiwan. From vibrant festivals to scenic parks, these destinations offer stunning pink and white blooms, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable travel experiences for every nature enthusiast.

Inbound tourism: The economic boost Bangladesh keeps ignoring

Frequently referred to as the “land of rivers”, Bangladesh is interwoven by over 700 rivers and produces breath-taking views, as well as an ecology that sustains a thriving biodiversity.

Global Tourism Resilience Day / Sustainable tourism requires greater environmental stewardship

Sustainability is undeniably one of the most crucial issues for our rapidly changing world as it is vital for our survival and essential to preserving the planet for future generations.

Goodbye cold, hello colour: 5 breath-taking places to experience Bangladesh’s spring

As spring arrives, explore these five vibrant destinations in Bangladesh: Godkhali Flower Garden’s blooming fields, Shimul Bagan’s fiery blossoms, Golap Gram’s fragrant rose village, Mirinja Valley’s serene landscapes, and Monpura Island’s coastal charm.

Trouble in tourist paradise

Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day on Tuesday, as an unprecedented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination...Some 6,000 people have already left the island, known for its spectacular cliffside views and a dorma

Thailand's E-Visa is here—Time to visit these 5 underrated destinations!

Thailand's e-visa for Bangladeshis enhances travel accessibility from January 2025. Explore underrated destinations like Sukhothai’s UNESCO park, Pai's serene nature, Koh Yao Noi’s untouched beaches, Hua Hin’s blend of culture, and Khao Yai’s wildlife-rich park.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

6 must-have street food to try in Thailand

Street food in Thailand is a prominent feature of any visit to Thailan, for both its variety, cost effectiveness and taste. The indigenous ingredients and relatively cheaper prices attract people from all around the world. During a recent trip to Thailand, I was fortunate to experience this for myself.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Dancing in the storm

In the wake of a looming political and economic storm in Sri Lanka, I took a train to the country’s cultural Kandy, with the intention to learn its popular traditional dance form called Ves Natum. This quest for the silver lining landed me in Amunugama, an ancient village named after the celebrated family of dancers and drummers who once performed at the courts of the Kandyan kings.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

"Can't let tourists come to Thailand and say because it's cheap"

Thailand's hotels, businesses, and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Travelling essentials: Ways to become a responsible tourist

Responsible tourism is all about making better places to live, and visit while letting nature thrive. These days, the terms responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, eco-tourism take centre stage of any discourse regarding travelling and tourism, and for good reasons. There is raising awareness, globally, about the adverse impacts travel can have on the nature, environment, places and people — especially through contributing to climate change, pollution, unsustainable pressure on wildlife and habitats, harming local economies, or even distortion of local customs, cultures and heritage.

June 2, 2022
June 2, 2022

"Visa process being simplified to attract foreign tourists"

Work is underway to simplify the visa process to attract foreign tourists to Bangladesh, State Minister for Civil Aviation Md Mahbub Ali said today (June 2, 2022).

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Bangladesh, India share visions of connecting South, Southeast Asia

Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and India have shared a common vision of connecting South and Southeast Asia through regional projects of water, rail and roadways, as well as sharing of energy, tourism and telecommunication networks.

May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Air travel, tourism, hospitality sectors expected to bounce back this year

Air travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are expected to turn around this year following immense losses due to Covid-19 pandemic over last two years.

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Most Kuakata hotels booked for Eid

Tourism business in Kuakata is expected to be booming during this Eid holiday as the most of the rooms in 130 residential hotels and motels have been booked already.

April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022

Bangladeshis constitute 2nd highest number of foreigners visiting India during peak pandemic in 2020

India issued only one case of long-term visa for a minority community from Bangladesh between April 1 and December 31, 2020 against 3,014 and 217 such visas for minority communities from Pakistan and Afghanistan respectively, according to the annual report of the country’s federal Home Ministry.

April 15, 2022
April 15, 2022

Thailand may scrap Test & Go to bring in more visitors

Thailand's government is considering scrapping the Test & Go entry scheme and Thailand Pass registration next week to attract more visitors and boost the tourism industry.