Bali imposes green tourism tax on int’l tourists
Bali : From February 14, 2024, every international tourist travelling to Bali will be required to pay RP150,000 (USD 9.60) per person, contributing to the preservation of Bali’s culture and natural environment. The official website, Love Bali, advises travellers to make the payment before their arrival in Bali to facilitate a smoother travel process. To pay […]
Etihad reports January 2024 traffic statistics
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for January 2024. The carrier welcomed more than 1.4 million guests onboard and saw its load factor average out at 86.04 per cent across the month. “In January 2024 we saw a 35 per cent year-on-year growth in […]
Nature, hill, heritage should be prioritised for country’s tourism prosperity
Dhaka : Bangladesh boasts an abundance of nature, hill and heritage tourism products that are unparalleled in comparison with what other countries in the region have to offer. Therefore, these particular tourism products that the country proudly features should be considered the unique selling points for its promotion among foreign travellers, rather than the popular […]