Upgraded Karimnagar-Warangal section of NH 563 set to boost tourism, trade in the region
The upgrade is expected to reduce the travel distance by around 11 km and bring down the journey time from about 90 minutes to nearly 50 minutes
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The upgrade is expected to reduce the travel distance by around 11 km and bring down the journey time from about 90 minutes to nearly 50 minutes
China could improve its image in the United States by highlighting areas such as tourism and technology and positioning itself as a responsible major power, a survey has concluded. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou said that although concepts such as “decoupling” and “de-risking” had been increasingly prominent in media coverage of China, this had not entirely wiped away positive impressions of the country. When evaluating China’s strengths on a scale of 1 to 5, the...
SWTD attributes the delay in resuming services to the Mattancherry jetty to the pending dredging of its premises. It says the Kamalakadavu jetty is yet to be handed over by CSML despite the completion of pontoon and allied works.
The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.
Peru's Inca Trail reopened September 5, 2026: routes 1–3 to Machu Picchu are back after the August storm closure — permits, reconfirmation rules and what hikers should know. The post Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Reopens in Peru: Routes 1–3 Back for Hikers Since September 5 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Kumamoto, Sept. 11 (Jiji Press)--Kumamoto Prefecture will launch a travel discount campaign on Tuesday to stimulate tourism demand following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture in July, Governor Takashi Kimura said Friday. The discounts will apply to overnight stays in Kumamoto between Oct. 1 and Dec. 25. "We want many people to visit Kumamoto," Kimura sai...
URUGUAY · TOURISM Key Facts —The scheme Uruguay will pay airlines about US$20 for every additional foreign tourist they fly in, versus the same period a year earlier. —The cap The fund is limited to US$2.5 million a year, split evenly between the Tourism Ministry and Aeropuertos Uruguay. —New routes A separate stimulus rewards international […] The post Uruguay Airline Incentive Pays US$20 for Every Extra Tourist appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mainland Chinese have paid tribute to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, for introducing a solo-travel scheme more than two decades ago that opened the city to millions of travellers and created indelible memories for middle-class families. The Individual Visit Scheme has grown from a handful of cities in Guangdong province in 2003 to its current 59 spanning the country as far west as Urumqi in Xinjiang, contributing to a more than fivefold increase in the number of...
Part of the island of Montserrat, a UK Overseas Territory, was buried by a volcanic eruption in 1995. Today, caution is essential for those venturing on the mysterious island that is full of spectacular Caribbean landscapes. Our colleagues at France Télévisions and FRANCE 24's Florent Marchais report.
O setor de serviços, o que mais emprega na economia, apresentou estabilidade na passagem de junho para julho, ou seja, teve variação nula (0%). Com esse resultado, o setor, que reúne atividades como transporte, turismo, restaurantes, salão de beleza, internet e tecnologia da informação (TI), apresenta alta de 1,9% no ano e 2,4% em 12 meses. Notícias relacionadas:Setor de serviços fica estável em junho e sobe 2% no 1º semestre. Setor de serviços cai 0,4% em maio por recuo na área de transportes.Setor de serviços cresce 1,2% em abril, primeira alta em seis meses.O dado de julho mostra desaceleração, uma vez que o acumulado de 12 meses até junho era de 2,6%. Os dados fazem parte da Pesquisa Mensal de Serviços (PMS), divulgada nesta quinta-feira (10) pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). O desempenho de julho deixa os serviços em patamar 0,2% abaixo do maior nível já registrado, que pertence a outubro de 2025. A pesquisa revela que quatro das cinco atividades avaliadas pelo IBGE apresentaram alta na passagem de junho para julho: Serviços prestados às famílias: 0,5% Serviços de informação e comunicação: -2,5% Serviços profissionais e administrativos: 0,6% Transportes, armazenagem e correio: 0,4% Outros serviços: 0,7% Apesar de serem classificados como atividade de serviços, os bancos não são incluídos no levantamento do IBGE. Turismo A Pesquisa Mensal de Serviços traz também o índice de atividades turísticas (Iatur), que apresentou expansão de 2,7% em julho, na comparação com o mês anterior. No acumulado de 12 meses, o patamar de alta se reduz para 0,6%. Esses resultados deixam as atividades de turismo 9,4% acima do patamar pré-pandemia de covid-19 (fevereiro de 2020) e 3,8% abaixo do maior nível já alcançado, em dezembro de 2024. O Iatur reúne 22 das 166 atividades de serviços investigadas na pesquisa e que são ligadas à atividade turística, como hotéis, agências de viagens, bufê e transporte aéreo de passageiros. São divulgadas informações de 17 unidades da federação: Ceará, Pernambuco, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Goiás e Distrito Federal, Amazonas, Pará, Mato Grosso, Alagoas e Rio Grande do Norte.
European cities will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under new EU plans that aim to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots. The European Commission laid out conditions on Wednesday under which local authorities can limit short lets, under a proposal seeking to address Europe’s “housing crisis”. “Short-term rentals are a part of the problem in many cities,” Dan Jorgensen, the 27-nation bloc’s housing commissioner, told a press conference in Brussels. Though hugely...
The centre at the Collectorate is to handle land allotment, approvals and coordination among departments for investors, and will seek investment in tourism, minerals, real estate and wind and solar power from other States
Chittoor District Tourism Council reviews tourism potential across six parliamentary constituencies, identifies infrastructure gaps and investment opportunities at several locations; Collector Sumit Kumar says that Puligundu and Ardhagiri temples are among the priority destinations
Céline Dion’s hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris - the first of more than 16 concerts in the French capital in September and October. The shows mark a major milestone for 58-year-old Dion after years away from touring due to the rare neurological disorder. A total of 500,000 spectators are expected in Paris - a huge windfall for the economy, especially for the hotel, restaurant, and transport industries.
Chile's tourism federation Fedetur projects 1.85 million domestic trips for Fiestas Patrias, with Valparaíso's coast the top travel destination this year. The post Chile Projects 1.85 Million Trips for Fiestas Patrias appeared first on The Rio Times.
Massive forest fires have broken out in Turkiye’s popular tourist province of Antalya.
About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional services, mining, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Government officials and senior figures from the industrial, investment and financial sectors discussed the prospects at the South China Morning Post’s inaugural China Conference: Central Asia...
After visiting the monuments and department stores, for some tourists in France, it’s off to the pharmacy. More and more foreign tourists are taking advantage of their stay to stock up on cosmetic products, sold in many pharmacies in France, which are known to be less expensive and very popular on social media.
The Bahamas economy rides record cruise arrivals into Philip Davis's May 2026 reelection, but public debt and global tax rules keep investor risk high. The post Philip Davis Wins Early Election as Bahamas Economy Rides Record 12.5 Million Visitors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Seychelles economy faces debt, import and climate risks as President Herminie takes office after a razor-thin vote and tourism income cools. The post Seychelles Economy Slows as President Herminie Inherits Record Tourism Boom and Rising Debt appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Cabo Verde election 2026 handed PAICV a one-seat majority, returning Francisco Carvalho to government as tourism and debt reshape the economy. The post Cabo Verde Election 2026 Returns PAICV to Power After Record Abstention appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hong Kong’s tourism watchdog has revoked the licences of two travel agencies and a guide after finding they failed to protect members of mainland Chinese tour groups from being subjected to “coerced shopping”. The Travel Industry Authority said on Monday that the licences of Go Go Ming Travel Services, Grandee Travel Company and guide Sun Kwun-ying had been revoked with immediate effect. “The authority adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards coerced shopping and any conduct that damages the...
Rwanda named 22 baby mountain gorillas at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony, taking the total named since 2005 past 438 and showcasing a tourism-funded conservation model. The post Rwanda Named 22 Baby Gorillas, and Sold a Conservation Model appeared first on The Rio Times.
Suru Valley preserves a rich cultural heritage shaped by Purgi traditions, Islamic and Buddhist influences; the Suru Summer Festival recently showcased this legacy as the administration promotes Kargil as a sustainable tourism destination
Jamaica is selling a US$1 billion bond, and most of the money goes straight back to buying in older debt. Tourism earnings are underwriting the confidence. The post Jamaica Bond Sale Will Pay for Jamaica’s Own Buyback appeared first on The Rio Times.
IHG is converting a former Real Inn on Cancun's Nichupte lagoon into a 160-room voco hotel, with two Mexican outlets reporting an October 2026 opening. The post IHG Brings Its voco Brand to the Cancun Lagoon Side appeared first on The Rio Times.
The stunning display was last witnessed at the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations in 2014. KDHP opened the hills to visitors on September 3 for trekking upon payment of an entry fee.