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Tokyo, Sept. 30 (Jiji Press)--So-called fast pass services that allow customers to receive priority entry for a fee are increasingly being adopted by restaurants, proving particularly popular among young people and tourists who want to skip waiting in line. One fast pass service for eateries is SuiSui, which has been adopted by 104 stores in 20 prefectures across Japan as of Sept. 18, and i...
The event will promote Vijayawada as a tourism and commercial destination and also create income and employment opportunities for local traders, small businesses, auto-rickshaw drivers, and artistes, says MP Kesineni Shivnath
Buyers at the 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart highlight the State diverse culture, wellness offerings and potential as an experiential tourism destination
More than 1,000 visitors have flocked to one of Hong Kong’s most popular geological attractions on the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, putting a new real-name reservation system through its first major holiday test. As mainland Chinese tourists started visiting the city for the long weekend, crowds were seen streaming towards the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung under clear skies, despite the heat on Friday. Many mainland visitors said they had discovered the...
Situated at 70 km from Tiruchi, Puliancholai is known for its scenic beauty with the water flowing downstream making it a natural bathing area amidst verdant surroundings
PERU · TRAVEL Key Facts — What happened. Peru eliminated advance ticket reservations for Machu Picchu on 11 September, replacing them with instant purchase. — The reform. Buyers now get 15 minutes to pay before an unpurchased ticket returns to sale, down from three hours. — Why. An audit found 62.96% of 209,051 reservations by […] The post Peru: Cusco Tourism Sector Wants More Order at Machu Picchu appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dumek Turbay cited over 4 million visitors through September, air arrivals up 3.8% and road up 25.1%, answering President Petro on the sector. The post Cartagena’s Mayor Answers Petro With Arrival Data appeared first on The Rio Times.
A magnitude 4.6 aftershock hit Chocó on 12 September as AmCham backed a temporary VAT cut on airline tickets for the earthquake zone. The post Another Tremor in Choco as Colombia Debates a Tourism Tax Cut appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petro blamed De la Espriella for destroying Cartagena’s tourism. Official figures show 3.3 million visitors in the first half of 2026 and arrivals rising. The post Petro Says Cartagena’s Tourism Collapsed. The Numbers Say Otherwise. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Transat A.T. says the indefinite suspension of Cuba flights has cost it C$116 million (about US$84 million) in nine months, as fuel costs and the loss of the Canadian winter market bite. The post Air Transat Counts US$84 Million Cost of Cuba’s Tourism Collapse appeared first on The Rio Times.
The travel group, with over 300 members, undertakes trips in KSRTC buses to spots that are not in the itinerary of Budget Tourism Cell of the Corporation
The rural Japanese town of Hitachiomiya sprawls down the Naka River valley in northwest Ibaraki prefecture, surrounded by lush forests and overlooked by the picturesque Yamizo mountains. Just 140km (87 miles) from Tokyo, its golf courses attract weekend players, while onsen hot spring resorts in the surrounding hills keep local business steady year-round. The local tourism association’s website highlights traditional festivals, campsites, hiking and cycling routes, alongside unique sights –...
Costa Rica economy under its new government is drawing investor attention as tourism and FDI climb while security fears and a firm colón reshape expat life. The post Laura Fernández Seizes Congress Majority as Costa Rica Tourism Tops $5.5 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic economy is surging as a record 7.7 million visitors arrived by July 2026. Here is what that means for foreign investors. The post Dominican Republic Welcomes Record 7.7 Million Visitors as 2026 Economy Outpaces Rivals appeared first on The Rio Times.
The trend of wearing disposable clothing while travelling gained popularity among Chinese internet users this summer, drawing criticism for its environmental impact. The term “disposable clothing” recently had gone viral on social media, with its hashtag accumulating 6.8 million views and 135,000 discussions on one platform. People shared their experiences of wearing disposable clothing on their trips, highlighting it as an economical choice. One individual noted that she bought five sets of...
Rajendra Lama’s phone has barely stopped buzzing. In between coordinating rescue operations for flood survivors with the Nepal Mountaineering Association and running his travel company, he spends his days communicating with anxious tour groups, trying to persuade them not to cancel their trips. “We have a crisis in one part of the country, but we’re open elsewhere and are not affected by the floods,” said Lama, a tourism entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. “I’m just trying to...