OSLO: Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, the world’s longest immersed tunnel will link Denmark and Germany, slashing journey times between the two countries when it opens in 2029. After more than a decade of planning, construction started on the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel in 2020 and in the months since a temporary harbor has been completed on the Danish side. It will host the factory that will soon build the 89 massive concrete sections that will make up the tunnel. “The expectation is that the first production line will be ready around the end of the year, or…
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DUBAI: Whether it’s a blast into suborbital space or a hotel stay among the stars, space tourism entrepreneurs believe one day we’ll all be opting for out-of-this-world vacations. They want to build a series of gigantic dome-like hotels resembling the moon, sitting here on planet Earth. More precisely, in Dubai. Each sphere will be a 360-degree recreation of the moon on a grand scale, complete with realistic-looking craters and texture. Each recreated moon could tower 735 feet high (224 meters) with a 2,042 foot circumference, depending on location and planning permissions. Canada-based entrepreneur Michael R. Henderson, co-founder of Moon World…
ISLAMABAD: The two-day activities of International Tourism Day 2022 concluded here Tuesday in a colorful prize distribution ceremony organized by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) on the theme “Rethinking Tourism”. The events concluded with presentation of the summary recommendations formed in various sessions of National Tourism Conference and prize distribution ceremony of photographic and art competitions Advisor to Prime Minister on Tourism and Sports, Awn Chaudry distributed as many as nine cash prizes and certificates to the winners of photographic competition including Ilyas Allaah Buksh, Yawer Talib, Amjad Imdad Rashdi, Abdul Baqi, Altaf Noori, Zulfiqar Ali, Muzamil Hussain Toori, Asif…
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels with the support of the Royal Embassy of Thailand organised a fundraising event to raise funds for the relief and rehabilitation for the people affected by the floods across Pakistan. The fundraising event was well attended by all walks of life, including the members of the diplomatic community, corporate sector, and business community, where a troupe of performers from the Phattayakul Thai Music & Drama School presented a traditional cultural dance adorned in a beautifully crafted traditional attire, an affair originally staged for the Royal Court. Alongside Muay Thai, the National Sport of Thailand which translates to…
RIYADH: A high-speed train service makes it possible for pilgrims to travel between the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in just two hours and 20 minutes. The Haramain Express, which travels at a top speed of over 300 kph, is part of the Kingdom’s integrated transport network. The train can accommodate over 400 business and economy class passengers, with tickets priced between SR40 and SR150 ($10.60-$40). The service also stops at Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City. People from all over the world are permitted to perform Umrah during their stay in the Kingdom thanks to the visa scheme…
BANGKOK: The Thai government has set the tourism revenue target for 2023 at 1.73 billion baht (US$46.2 billion) 80 per cent of what the Kingdom achieved in 2019, reported The Bangkok Post. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on September 19 that the bulk would come from international visitors. The bulk of the Thai government’s tourism revenue target will come from international visitors In the best case scenario, total revenue from tourism in 2023 could reach 2.38 trillion baht – 1.5 trillion baht from foreign arrivals and 880 billion baht from domestic travellers. International arrivals to Thailand has been on the…
LONDON: The British government under new Prime Minister Liz Truss unveiled a raft of policies in a tax-cutting mini-budget last week. Key among them for the retail and luxury industries was the decision to reintroduce a tax-free shopping scheme for international visitors to the United Kingdom. Under former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who lost out to Truss in the race to become leader of the ruling Conservative party earlier this month—VAT refunds were abolished almost two years ago making the U.K. the only country in Europe not to offer tax-free shopping to international visitors. At the time, the U.K. treasury defended…
This year World Tourism Day is being celebrated under the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’. The day is celebrated to create worldwide awareness about the importance of the world’s fastest growing sustainable and eco-friendly tourism industry. On World Tourism Day, we recognize the power and potential of tourism to advance prosperity and drive inclusive, sustainable development. The tourism sector touches almost every part of our economies and societies, enabling historically marginalized people and those at risk of being left behind to benefit from development that is local and direct. The travel and tourism sector is, without a doubt, one of the…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its Weekend Special campaign, offering up to 20% off Economy class fares purchased on the weekend. Guests can pick from a range of international destinations, including Muscat, the airline’s hub and the perfect base from which to explore the stunning beauty and rich culture of the country, and many destinations beyond. With every journey enhanced by Oman Air’s award-winning service and signature Omani hospitality, it’s the ideal chance to finally take that much-needed vacation time. Meanwhile, travellers can take care of all their trip requirements in one…
Flying to new records after the most significant crisis of aviation history and distinguishing itself from its competitors with a strong performance throughout the year, Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other is named Best Airline in Europe by Skytrax on the prestigious 2022 World Airline Awards. Held in historic Langham Hotel in London on 23 September, 2022 World Airline Awards saw several accolades being presented to the successful flag carrier aside from the Best Airline in Europe award. In addition to being named the Best Airline in Europe by travelers from around the world,…