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New shinkansen design revealed for Nagasaki extensionFor many years, Japan’s high-speed shinkansen rail system could only take you as far from Tokyo as Fukuoka, on Japan’s southwest island of Kyushu. The...Air travel hits another pandemic high, flight delays growAir travel in the US is hitting new pandemic-era highs, and airlines are scrambling to keep up with the summer vacation crowds.Despite rising numbers of...Air France receives 5-star COVID-19 airline safety rating from SkytraxAir France has received a 5-star COVID-19 airline safety rating from Skytrax.Air France is the first major European airline to receive this award, which is...Taya Caves, an underground wonder of ancient Buddhist artistry near KamakuraTaya Caves is a sacred gem of Buddhist carvings in the grounds of Josen-ji Temple near Kamakura. This maze of halls and galleries is decorated...ANA introduces facial recognition boarding on international flightsAll Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin using Face Express - an innovative facial recognition technology - to improve the customer experience and streamline the boarding...Airline replacing Alitalia plans to take off in OctoberThe new airline being created to replace the long financially ailing Alitalia will take off on Oct 15 with its first flights, the Italian Economy...What to do if your phone battery dies when using a mobile transit pass on a Japanese trainFor many commuters in Japan, swapping an IC transport card for the mobile system that allows you to simply swipe your phone over the ticket...Uncertainty game: Worries and refound happiness for tourists in EuropeThey're back! Foreign tourists can once again be seen and heard strolling the streets of European cities. But despite Europe throwing open its doors, tourists...Vietnam Airlines to trial IATA Travel Pass on 2 flights from NaritaVietnam Airlines has confirmed that it will commence its IATA Travel Pass trial on two flights numbered VN301 from Narita Airport to Da Nang on...A visit to Japan’s train station that looks like a spaceport in the middle of nowhereLocated in the city of Yokohama’s Izumi Ward, Yumegaoka Station is the least-used station on the Sotetsu Line. It’s in a largely undeveloped part of...Fujimi Terrace reopens with reflections of sweeping views of Mt Fuji and Suruga BayBoasting a sweeping view of the sky, Suruga Bay and Mt Fuji, Izunokuni Panorama Park is one of the best places to experience the scenery...Asakusa rickshaw company offers discounted rides for those who have been vaccinatedAs the world is starting to go back to the way things used to be, there’s one thing for certain that is tagging along with...Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boomFor nearly a year, Maui residents had their tropical oasis virtually to themselves.Then the visitors all came flooding back.“Over-tourism” has long been a complaint of...A conversation about Tokyo with Tyler Brûlé, editorial director & chairman of MonocleA true media mogul, Tyler Brûlé founded Wallpaper magazine in the mid-'90s and went on to launch the global affairs and lifestyle magazine/media brand Monocle...Marriott opens 2nd Tribute Portfolio hotel in JapanMarriott has opened the second Tribute Portfolio hotel in Japan.The 203-room Hiyori Chapter Kyoto is located near Kawaramachi-dori, adjacent to one of Kyoto’s main shopping...U.S. plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayedThe U.S. Transportation Department will propose that airlines be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren't delivered to passengers quickly enough.The...Austria reopening to vaccinated UAE travellers with no quarantineAustria will welcome tourists from the UAE, and across the GCC, from July 1.The European country famed for its ornate palaces and untouched nature is...Hot spring hotel in Niigata opens to teleworking guests seeking relaxing viewsOver the past 12 months, the concept of telework increasingly became common knowledge among the working population of Japan. Although many Japanese teleworking employees choose...1st cruise liner to sail from U.S. as industry seeks comebackThe first cruise liner to board passengers at a U.S. port in 15 months is defined to sail Saturday from the industry’s South Florida hub...ATJFB urges govt to eliminate 'smoking zone' in restaurantsMedia representatives of tourism beat and anti-tobacco campaign activists urged the federal government on June 23 to remove designated 'smoking zone' in restaurants to safeguard...Emirates offers live sports up to speed during summerSports fans if they fly with Emirates come early july, can should be able to start to see the actions of the rescheduled 2020 Summer...Air India Express operates first int’l flight with fully vaccinated crewAir India Express has become the first Indian airline to use an international flight with a completely vaccinated crew. The airline flew from Delhi to...Thailand announces full tourism reopening in 120 daysThailand is eyeing to totally reopen the united states to foreign travellers in 120 days and present at least one dose of vaccine to nearly...Cruise ships' go back to Venice reignites tensionsSaturday saw the first cruise ship cast faraway from Venice after almost one and a half years' suspension as a result of coronavirus pandemic, reinflaming...Emirates restart flights to Fine and Lyon in JulyEmirates can resume flights to Good from 2 July and Lyon from 9 July, in the beginning offering 4 flights weekly to each metropolis. The...European air lobbies fear summer months chaos at airportsA year following the coronavirus pandemic emptied airports, flights associations fear chaos during Europe's summer time holiday season as travelers could wait hours before boarding...Indian airlines may post $4.1 billion consolidated damage this fiscal: CAPAIndian airlines are anticipated to create a consolidated lack of USD 4.1 billion this fiscal, similar from what they are estimated to own incurred in...Enjoy NOVOAIR’s attractive vacation packages for Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, ChattogramPrivate carrier NOVOAIR is offering attractive vacation packages for Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, and Chattogram. The plans include air travel, accommodation, airport opt for and drop,...BD to keep int’l passenger flights with restrictions from June 4Bangladesh is going to continue scheduled international passenger flights to/from a good selected group of countries with revised limitations from June 4 with attempts to...Boeing 787 flying mansion private plane defines true luxuryChinese company Deerjet has taken a Boeing 787-8 and turned it right into a luxury and stunning ‘Dream Jet’ personal charter plane. At USD 74,000,...Saudi-bound passengers need to book hotels through Saudia website for quarantineSaudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) asked all Saudi-bound passengers to book their hotels for quarantine through the airline’s holiday website today.Tarik A Alowaidi, Nation Manager of...Qatar Airways presents up to 35pc discount on air flow ticketsQatar Airways offers up to 35 per cent discount on weather tickets for both Premium and Economy cabins.Passengers must reserve by May 21, 2021 for...Bahrain bans travellers from Bangladesh, four other nationsThe Kingdom of Bahrain has announced to ban entry of travellers from Bangladesh and four other nations - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from...Saudia becomes largest airline of Middle East this summerSaudia Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has become the largest airline in the Middle East this summer, overtaking Emirates and Qatar Airways. All credit goes to its...US-Bangla offers travel plans with hotel quarantine for Doha arrivalsCountry’s major private carrier US-Bangla Airlines features announced attractive travelling packages for travellers from Doha including hotel quarantine in Dhaka amid the coronavirus pandemic.The travel...Phuket ready for int’l visitors in July despite Thai covid waveThailand is going ahead using its reopening arrange for its resort island Phuket in July even while the united states struggles to contain its worst...Covid second wave rubbing salt into aviation’s wound: airline officialsTop officials of the country’s three airlines Biman, US-Bangla and NOVOAIR and aviation experts today said the next wave of coronavirus has hit the aviation...Spain optimistic about welcoming int’l travellers simply by JuneSpanish tourism officials are hopeful they will have the proper protocols prepared to welcome back overseas travellers by come early july."Spain will be ready in...Nepal bans all flight procedures amid Covid surgeNepal on May 3 suspended all household flights in the united states and offers announced to ban international flights to and from the country as...dnata enhances global leadership team with key appointmentsdnata, one of the world’s major air and travel services providers and a sister concern of Emirates Group, has increased its global leadership team, announcing...BTB’s webinar for Khulna’s journalists to enhance work capacity on tourismBangladesh Tourism Board organised a webinar on capacity enhancement training for journalists of Khulna focusing on the tourism sector today.CEO Jabed Ahmed and Director Abu...Shops, malls to reopen across Bangladesh from April 25The government has announced to reopen all shops and malls across Bangladesh from April 25 amid the ongoing nationwide strict lockdown. A gazette notification in...NOVOAIR resumes domestic flights to five destinationsPrivate carrier NOVOAIR has announced today the resumption of its domestic flight businesses from April 21.The carrier will initially operate from Dhaka to Chattogram, Sylhet,...12 special flights for migrant employees leave Dhaka todayA total of 12 special flights are departing the Hazrat Shahjalal AIRPORT TERMINAL in the administrative centre today, carrying migrant workers back again to their...India closes all major monuments, museums because of new Covid waveIn an additional blow to tourism, India has closed all major monuments and museums until May 15, 2021, in view of the growing number of...Embrace Ramadan’s spirit at Dhaka RegencyDhaka Regency invites guests to flee the city hustle and revel in the holy month of Ramadan properly at the hotel.Throughout the whole month of...Countries, airlines accepting IATA Travel and leisure PassFlying through the COVID-19 crisis is now a little easier with the aid of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the new IATA Travel...Emirates presents double Tier Kilometers to frequent flyersEmirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out a special offer to greatly help members fast-monitor to a higher tier status....India extends int’l travelling ban till April 30India has extended its international travelling ban till April 30. Meaning all scheduled international passenger flights stay suspended, with cargo and particular travel and leisure...Dhaka, Kathmandu to increase cooperation found in areas including tourismDhaka and Kathmandu on March 22 signed four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to improve cooperation between the two countries in several areas including tourism, sanitation,...