Pakistan is working to attract up to 50,000 Russian tourists each year and generate $1 billion in annual revenue, as global travel patterns change and the number of Russian outbound tourists stands at 15 million, down from 24 million before 2022. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, says changing conditions in global markets and […]
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Power, road closures paralyse life in Galiyat as tourists remain stranded
Normal life in the tourist areas of Galiyat Sunday has been severely disrupted following heavy snowfall, which has resulted in prolonged power outages, blocked link roads, and communication breakdowns, leaving both residents and tourists stranded. In view of the worsening situation, Member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Amina Sardar contacted Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Sarmad Saleem […]
Where snow meets serenity: Saiful Malook lake attracts tourists on weekend
The weariness of a long, serpentine journey into the upper Kaghan valley quietly fades the moment Saiful Malook and Ansoo lakes emerge from behind snow-draped peaks of Malika Perbath, carrying a spellbinding and timeless beauty for tourists to explore. With fresh snowfall forecast for weekend, tourists have begun pouring into the region, chasing winter’s magic, […]
Winter forecast draws tourists to northern KP
Northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has transformed into a winter wonderland as the season’s first snowfall, forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department, has drawn a large number of tourists to the region, eager to experience snow-covered landscapes, trout fish and adventure sports. As temperatures dipped over the weekend, families, snowfall enthusiasts, foodies and adventure seekers flocked to […]
NDMA issues travelling guidelines for tourists aiming to visit popular destinations
ISLAMABAD: Expecting a large number of tourists to popular destinations including Murree, Galiyat, Abbottabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Naran, Kaghan and other northern areas, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued precautionary measures for the travellers to avoid any tragic incident. The travelling guidelines have advised tourists to check the weather forecasts, websites and social media handlers of […]
India deprives religious tourists from Mujaddid Alf Sani’s Urs
ISLAMABAD: India has deprived religious tourists from the annual Urs of Hazrat Mujaddid Alf Sani Rahmatullah Alaih (RA) at the eleventh hour as they did not proceed for Sirhind Sharif, India on Monday. In an , the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt informed that India had declined to issue […]
Sadiq Khan launches campaign to bring tourists back to London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched a campaign on Monday to bring tourists back to the British capital, ahead of a planned easing of coronavirus restrictions across England. The $8.4 million (£6 million) campaign by Sadiq Khan’s office with the capital’s tourism and transport bodies will look to drive domestic tourism to hospitality, culture, nightlife […]
Indian tourists caught red-handed after stealing items from their Balinese villa
A family of Indian tourists were left red-faced after they were caught stealing items from their hotel in Bali. Angry staff confronted the group of nine holidaymakers as they tried to leave a villa in Sukawati on Sunday. After realising several items were missing, the manager called the police who watched on as one employee started […]
Rooms 50% off and ads in Russia: Sri Lanka woos tourists after attacks
Sri Lanka’s battered tourism industry is trying to woo visitors back to beaches deserted after deadly Easter bombings, slashing hotel rates and pushing promotions in key markets like Russia. Tourism, which accounts for 5% of Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product, tanked after Islamist bombers on April 21 attacked luxury hotels and churches, killing 250 people, […]
Sri Lanka’s hotels, beaches, eateries now empty of tourists
Sipping fresh coconut water while sunbathing on deserted Hikkaduwa beach, Alexi Konchayenko, a sports trainer from Ukraine, struck a stoical note. Bomb blasts can happen “anywhere, anytime,” he said, adding that he was not afraid. “Sri Lanka is an amazing country. This is my first visit and I will tell my friends also to come.” […]