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"Lives In West Are Just Too Easy": Ukraine Sees Influx of Western War Tourists
Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas looked out at Ukraine's destroyed Irpin brige, blown up to stop Russian troops in 2022 and now a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists visiting the country.
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Trump's Daughter To Turn Secretive Albanian Island Into Luxury Resort
Once a Cold War base that would have been the pride of James Bond villains, an Albanian island is set for an overhaul after Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump unveiled plans to revamp its wild beauty.
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South Korea Declares War On Bedbugs As Pests Take Over Homes And Trains
As South Korea experiences a post-pandemic tourism surge, the nation is contending with bedbug outbreaks, prompting locals to avoid public transport and cinemas to evade the bloodsucking pests.
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Cancelled Tours, Empty Hotels: Israel, Palestine Tourism Sector Hit By War
Early this month, the main square and streets around Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity were bustling with tourists.
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From Russian Occupation To War Tourism: Ukraine Town Looks To Future
More than nine months after Russian troops left Svyatogirsk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, life is still precarious for the 900 people living in the former resort town.
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Russia Trolled For Releasing Tourism Video That Mocks West
The video has gone viral, but divided the internet. While some people find it funny, others have attacked Russia for invading Ukraine.
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Russia Withdraws From UN's Tourism Body Over War With Ukraine
Russia is withdrawing from the United Nation's tourism body, the UN World Tourism Organization said Wednesday ahead of a vote to suspend Moscow's membership over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Blue Origin Crew Member Carries Ukraine Flag to Space in Latest Flight
There has been a considerable amount of support for Ukraine in the US amidst its war with Russia, from countries and companies alike. The latest firm to show solidarity with the European nation is billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos' commercial space tourism company Blue Origin.
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UN Tourism Body To Vote On Suspending Russia's Membership Over Ukraine War
The United Nations' tourism body said on Tuesday it would vote in the coming days to temporarily suspend Russia's membership in the organisation due to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
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"Siachen Now Open For Tourism," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
A part of the Siachen Glacier, often referred to as the world's highest battlefield, is now open for tourists to visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
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Shunned By Chinese, Thai Tourism Now Looks At India For Revival
Hotels on Thailand's most popular holiday island have been forced to slash prices with rooms left vacant and beaches sparse as tourist chiefs struggle with a plunge in Chinese visitors caused by the US trade war and a stronger baht.
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Indian Railways Offers Concession On Select Tickets: 10 Things To Know
Indian Railways offers concessions on ticket prices to 53 different categories, the quantum of which ranges from 10 per cent to 100 per cent. These reductions in fares are available for senior citizens, disabled passengers, patients, students, war widows, among others, noted Indian Railways' on it's portal- indianrail.gov.in. Concession tickets are...
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Virat Kohli Video To Promote Uttarakhand Tourism Paid From Disaster Funds
A war of words broke out between Chief Minister Harish Rawat and the opposition BJP on Saturday in the hill state that voted last week after a BJP leader accused the state government of diverting funds meant for disaster rehabilitation to produce a tourism video featuring cricketer Virat Kohli.
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War Tourism In Afghanistan: Adventure Or Reckless Hedonism?
Thousands of people are fleeing the conflict roiling Afghanistan, but American backpacker John Milton recently made the reverse journey to the war-ravaged country -- for a holiday.
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Jet Airways Joins Low-Fare War, Cuts Ticket Prices On Global Routes
Jet Airways has reduced its economy and business class fares by a quarter for its flights to European tourism hotspots such as London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
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"Lives In West Are Just Too Easy": Ukraine Sees Influx of Western War Tourists
Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas looked out at Ukraine's destroyed Irpin brige, blown up to stop Russian troops in 2022 and now a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists visiting the country.
-
Trump's Daughter To Turn Secretive Albanian Island Into Luxury Resort
Once a Cold War base that would have been the pride of James Bond villains, an Albanian island is set for an overhaul after Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump unveiled plans to revamp its wild beauty.
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South Korea Declares War On Bedbugs As Pests Take Over Homes And Trains
As South Korea experiences a post-pandemic tourism surge, the nation is contending with bedbug outbreaks, prompting locals to avoid public transport and cinemas to evade the bloodsucking pests.
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Cancelled Tours, Empty Hotels: Israel, Palestine Tourism Sector Hit By War
Early this month, the main square and streets around Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity were bustling with tourists.
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From Russian Occupation To War Tourism: Ukraine Town Looks To Future
More than nine months after Russian troops left Svyatogirsk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, life is still precarious for the 900 people living in the former resort town.
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Russia Trolled For Releasing Tourism Video That Mocks West
The video has gone viral, but divided the internet. While some people find it funny, others have attacked Russia for invading Ukraine.
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Russia Withdraws From UN's Tourism Body Over War With Ukraine
Russia is withdrawing from the United Nation's tourism body, the UN World Tourism Organization said Wednesday ahead of a vote to suspend Moscow's membership over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Blue Origin Crew Member Carries Ukraine Flag to Space in Latest Flight
There has been a considerable amount of support for Ukraine in the US amidst its war with Russia, from countries and companies alike. The latest firm to show solidarity with the European nation is billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos' commercial space tourism company Blue Origin.
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UN Tourism Body To Vote On Suspending Russia's Membership Over Ukraine War
The United Nations' tourism body said on Tuesday it would vote in the coming days to temporarily suspend Russia's membership in the organisation due to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
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"Siachen Now Open For Tourism," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
A part of the Siachen Glacier, often referred to as the world's highest battlefield, is now open for tourists to visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
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Shunned By Chinese, Thai Tourism Now Looks At India For Revival
Hotels on Thailand's most popular holiday island have been forced to slash prices with rooms left vacant and beaches sparse as tourist chiefs struggle with a plunge in Chinese visitors caused by the US trade war and a stronger baht.
-
Indian Railways Offers Concession On Select Tickets: 10 Things To Know
Indian Railways offers concessions on ticket prices to 53 different categories, the quantum of which ranges from 10 per cent to 100 per cent. These reductions in fares are available for senior citizens, disabled passengers, patients, students, war widows, among others, noted Indian Railways' on it's portal- indianrail.gov.in. Concession tickets are...
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Virat Kohli Video To Promote Uttarakhand Tourism Paid From Disaster Funds
A war of words broke out between Chief Minister Harish Rawat and the opposition BJP on Saturday in the hill state that voted last week after a BJP leader accused the state government of diverting funds meant for disaster rehabilitation to produce a tourism video featuring cricketer Virat Kohli.
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War Tourism In Afghanistan: Adventure Or Reckless Hedonism?
Thousands of people are fleeing the conflict roiling Afghanistan, but American backpacker John Milton recently made the reverse journey to the war-ravaged country -- for a holiday.
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Jet Airways Joins Low-Fare War, Cuts Ticket Prices On Global Routes
Jet Airways has reduced its economy and business class fares by a quarter for its flights to European tourism hotspots such as London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
