TOURISM - TRAVEL NEWS

If you’re looking for a great way to make money online, either to earn a little extra cash from home or transition into the digital nomad lifestyle, I recommend proofreading online.I’ve been proofreading online for the past year while living abroad in Japan, and it’s been an amazing way to make extra cash for sightseeing and travel. And while I’ve been doing it part-time to supplement my … [Read more...]

Skift Take Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor's updated loyalty program, India's restored e-visas for Saudi travelers, and next-gen self-guided tours. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, March 14. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Kuwaiti budget airline, Jazeera Airways, has announced its plans to establish a new carrier in Saudi Arabia. The decision to create a separate unit in the Kingdom was recently approved by Jazeera Airways’ Board of Directors. The financial impact of this move is uncertain and … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. The Public Manpower Authority of Kuwait has recently announced that it would be revising the rules for residency visa renewal. As part of its ongoing efforts to reform its visa process, Kuwait has implemented several changes to its policies in recent years. One of the latest … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated March 2023 The India e-visa service for Saudi nationals is an online visa application system that allows Saudi nationals to apply for a visa to travel to India without the need for a physical visit to the Indian embassy. While the service was suspended due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Seasonal parades of crab and shellfish showcase the simplicity, freshness, and flavors of signature Edomae sushi tradition during March and April.Hong Kong – Traditional Japanese sushi omakase haven Sushi Rin celebrates the arrival of spring’s bright, sunny days, presenting two new exquisite dinner menus featuring multicourse parades of coveted Japanese seasonal crab and shellfish. The HIROAKI – … [Read more...]

Doha, the capital city of Qatar, has undergone rapid development in recent years and has become a popular destination for tourists. With its towering skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls, and a wide range of cultural attractions, Doha has something to offer everyone. However, if you are planning your next euro trip, you might ask, is Doha worth visiting? This city will give you a truly unique … [Read more...]

Accor plans to broaden its subscription cards offering to be more global, granting members worldwide discounts and perks, the Paris-based hotel giant said Tuesday. Until now, Accor only offered subscription cards in a few regional markets: Asia Pacific, India, China, and Brazil. The new program, called All Plus, will give travelers worldwide access to discounts at hotels in selected brands at … [Read more...]

Are you planning a trip to Slovenia and want to stay connected while you’re there? If so, then you’ll need to consider how you will access the internet while in Slovenia. Ready To Travel? Don't Go Without Travel Insurance. I recommend SafetyWing Nomad Insurance, an affordable travel insurance offering automatic monthly payments that you can cancel anytime. I've been using it since 2019, and I … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated March 2023 As Ramadan 2023 approaches, Muslims around the world are preparing themselves to observe one of the five pillars of Islam – the Ramadan fast. During the holy month, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until dusk. To break the fast at sunset, … [Read more...]

This article is reviewed regularly by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated March 2023 With a thriving historical and artistic heritage, and an extensive range of employee benefits, including holidays, maternity, vacation, and overtime benefits, some consider Italy as one of the best places to work in the world. Pakistanis wishing to live and … [Read more...]

Skift Take With news of the removal of the last Covid-induced border restriction, the travel industry in China would now be waiting for restoration of flight capacity to make the most of the pent-up demand. Peden Doma Bhutia China said that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated March 2023 During the month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to increase their level of spiritual and physical submission to God through fasting. This means that they must refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and even intimate relations with their spouse from dawn … [Read more...]

This article has been reviewed by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated March 2023 Bahraini government has introduced a new e-Passport initiative for Bahrain citizens in the hopes of rendering both domestic and international travel more convenient than ever before. Read more if you wish to learn more about the e-Passport, including its … [Read more...]

Are you planning a trip to Slovakia and want to stay connected while you’re there? If so, then you’ll need to consider how you will access the internet while in Slovakia. Ready To Travel? Don't Go Without Travel Insurance. I recommend SafetyWing Nomad Insurance, an affordable travel insurance offering automatic monthly payments that you can cancel anytime. I've been using it since 2019, and I … [Read more...]

Skift Take India's curtailment of e-visas had been an impediment to grow inbound tourism in the country. Now only if the resumption of e-visas would be followed by increasing air connectivity between the two countries. Amrita Ghosh India has restored e-visa services for the nationals of Saudi Arabia wanting to visit the country with immediate effect, the Embassy of … [Read more...]

Are you planning a trip to the Czech Republic and want to stay connected while you’re there? If so, then you’ll need to consider how you will access the internet while in the Czech Republic. Ready To Travel? Don't Go Without Travel Insurance. I recommend SafetyWing Nomad Insurance, an affordable travel insurance offering automatic monthly payments that you can cancel anytime. I've been using it … [Read more...]

Are you planning a trip to Austria and want to stay connected while you’re there? If so, then you’ll need to consider how you will access the internet while in Austria. Ready To Travel? Don't Go Without Travel Insurance. I recommend SafetyWing Nomad Insurance, an affordable travel insurance offering automatic monthly payments that you can cancel anytime. I've been using it since 2019, and I can … [Read more...]

In the latest devaluation of award program sweet spots, Alaska Mileage Plan has increased the cost of redeeming miles for Japan Airlines First Class flights. Without warning, one of the program’s best sweet spots has increased by up to 43%.  This unfortunate news comes hot off the heels of two other recent program devaluations, which is certainly a tough pill to swallow. Alaska Mileage Plan … [Read more...]

Earlier this year, I enjoyed my first-ever stay with Four Seasons, and what better place to get acquainted with the brand than at its original location in Toronto? Four Seasons has one of the loftiest reputations among the world’s major hotel chains, and I had heard many amazing accounts about the brand over the years, including its unparalleled level of service. As a result, I certainly had very … [Read more...]