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17/06/2022

The Biden administration dropped COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers entering the country over the weekend, eliminating the testing rule that has been in place for more than a year.

The new rule went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision follows lobbying by the travel industry, including airlines, who pressured the administration to drop testing rules. It also comes on the heels of several other countries eliminating pandemic-era entry restrictions.

13/06/2022

Srinagar clocked the highest growth in bookings among cultural destinations in 2022.
Besides Srinagar, Pahalgam and Jammu in J&K also ranked among the top cultural destinations in India.

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06/06/2022

Traditionally it's the Queen's Birthday long weekend - this year from June 11-13 - that marks the opening of the ski season.
Ski resorts in Australia's alpine regions are kicking off the winter season early after a polar front brought heavy snow and icy temperatures to the country's south-east.

30/05/2022

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California will once again be the epicenter of thrilling, family-friendly entertainment and experiences this summer, where loved ones can come together to find unforgettable fun and shared memories.
Viking Octantis kicks off its inaugural season in the Great Lakes. Designed specifically to reach the Great Lakes region, the Viking Octantis recently completed a roundtrip through the Welland Canal—a key section of the St. Lawrence Seaway connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie—making it the largest passenger vessel ever to transit the canal.

24/05/2022

FIFA -2022 QATAR

Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has promised 130,000 rooms – including 48,000 hotel keys and 60,000 rooms in apartments and villas – plus around 4,000 rooms on two cruise ships and the remainder in fan villages.

“We want to make sure everybody with a match ticket will get a room – we’re giving priority to people wanting to visit and access the tournament,” Trenkel said to news reporters.

20/05/2022

The famous Valley of Flowers trek in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is all set to open from June 1, 2022. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of Flowers falls in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The place is home to some colourful and incredible flowers such as marigold and orchids. Besides, one can also see a range of birds, butterflies and animals in the region.

17/05/2022

Across the world, the destinations that have long been closed to most travelers, including Australia, the Philippines and Bali, have started reopening. Airlines have been gradually adding back old routes and expanding with new ones. In the spring, American Airlines, for example, plans to add six new routes from Boston. JetBlue will soon fly direct from New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, among other locations.

13/05/2022

The number of greater flamingos has been recorded as the highest in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in 2021-22, since the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) Almost 54,000 greater flamingos were observed at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) between December 2021 and March 2022, as compared to 25,000 in 2019.

09/05/2022

Ayush Visa for India to help international travellers visit India for Ayush-related treatments hassle-free while addressing a Global conference on Ayush Investment and Innovation in Gujarat recently. The Prime Minister had also praised the successful Kerala model in Ayurveda and wellness tourism which has evolved into a global brand.

“Ayysh Visa, for Kerala if implemented properly. Kerala will be the first state in the country to reap benefits out of it.

06/05/2022

Aro Hā, New Zealand
A calm destination to rejuvenate your mind and body. Here you can't smoke, or drink. Surrounded by the Alps mountain peaks,
In the morning, welcome with yoga, then pure vegetarian food. Here you will feel calm and your pulse will beat slowly, and finally, you will become a new human being free from pressure and heart attack.

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American Airlines will resume sales of alcoholic beverages on domestic and short-haul international flights soon. It has been suspended due to the pandemic. Many airlines have already resumed serving beverages.


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02/05/2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will return to service of Pride of America, the only cruise ship to sail Hawai’i year-round. NCL’s Pride of America, the fifteenth ship in its fleet sails weekly seven-day, roundtrip voyages from Honolulu.
Now, the tourists on board of NCL can enjoy overnights in Maui and Kauai, feel more immersive experiences on land and sights of the Nāpali Coast.


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30/04/2022

The Montreux Jazz Festival in July



The biggest jazz festival in Switzerland The Montreux Jazz Festival It is a grand festival celebrated every July in Montreux in the month of July. Both renowned jazz artists and up-and-coming artists can perform at this festival. A must-attend, the Montreux Jazz Festival will always be an unforgettable event you have ever attended. Your hunger for jazz will be satiated if you attend this energetic festival.

27/04/2022

Târgul de Fete de pe Muntele Găina
Its is the biggest biggest traditional celebration in Romania. The location is Avram Iancu village, in the Apuseni Mountains in July.
The young women came with their parents and their trousseau and, if a match is made, the marriage is celebrated on the spot by the local priest.

Apuseni women start the festival by playing the local instrument tulnic, used for communication between shepherds or to train sheep and dogs.

26/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festvals in Africa:
Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, Morocco

This 10-day hot event, held in the city of Fez, The Festival of World Sacred Music (Festival de Fès des Musiques Sacrées du Monde in French), was founded in 1994 by Faouzi Skali, a philanthropist. At this festival, the diversity of spiritual music around the world is showcased. Open-air concerts and displays featuring a mix of genres, from whirling dervishes to mystic Sufi chanters, are the attractions.

25/04/2022

Upcoming Festivals in Peru

Fiesta de la Cruz, Peru. In the month of May.

This festival is filled with folk music and dance, including "scissors dancers," and processions.
The communities decorate crosses and prepare them for the procession to neighboring churches.
The danzantes de tijeras (scissors dancers) recreate old times, and they perform on top of church bell towers.


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24/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals in China

The Dragon Boat Festival in China

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Boat Festival is a traditional festival filled with traditions and superstitions. It is believed to have originated from dragon worship. It is an event in China's sporting calendar and a day of worship for Qu Yuan, Wu Zixu, and Cao E.

23/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals in Mexico
Cinco de Mayo Festival.
This festival is celebrated in the month of May in Mexico as a memory of the Mexicans' victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, and this festival is also the most popular in the US.
A week of long programs, costume parades, and musical and cultural events are undertaken, and many visitors from across the world, even from the neighbouring US, also gather here to celebrate.

22/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals in Australia

Vivid Sydney Winter Festival

This is one of the most famous cultural festivals in Australia, and for the last two years it has been halted due to a pandemic, but in 2022 it will come back.

The attraction of this festival is 23 nights of incredible 3D light projections, art displays, and live music performances, as well as the first-ever Light Walk, which will stretch for eight kilometers, linking the Sydney Opera House to Central Station with 47 installations and projections.

Many programmes include live music from Australian and international premieres.

21/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals in Portuguese

Come July 2022, The Boom Festival, in Portuguese, is one of the most famous cultural festivals in Europe. This festival is associated with the full moon. The core themes of this festival are oneness, music, peace, the arts, the environment, culture, and love.

The theme for 2022 is the Anthropocene. Beyond a musical festival, it is treated as a spiritual festival. It comes in the month of July and is celebrated every two years. Many activities, like meditation workshops, naked lava baths, and other cultural activities are enriched here at this festival.

20/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals in America

The Kutztown Festival in America is one of the most celebrated cultural festivals celebrated in the month of July in America. This festival has crossed 60 years and now invites crowds from the local and abroad alike.

The attraction of this festival is that the locals come to the ground in their traditional costumes, and traditional music plays in the background. This festival was started to celebrate the Pennsylvanian German population in the country. There are numerous arts and crafts stores where you can shop while learning about American folk culture.

19/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals in Canada

Toronto Fashion Art

This is Toronto's annual multi-arts fashion festival, which runs for three days and starts from Friday, May 6–8, 2022. It is meant to host contemporary and experiential runway shows from 40 Canadian designers and feature fashion-inspired art installations.

Toronto Fashion Art has partnered with Canadian designer popup INLAND and is going to present its spring retail popup featuring 40 Canadian retail brands.

18/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Festivals and Events in Rome

Lungo il Tevere is held in the month of June in Rome. The special attraction of this festival is outdoor movies, restaurants, food, and fun, along the shore of the Tiber River. Vario Barsna restaurants offer many special foods and drinks during this season, starting from June till September. This is a big crowd-pulling event in Rome. Many churches organize concerts.



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14/04/2022

Upcoming Cultural Events & Festivals in India

The Baisakhi Festival in Punjab
Baisakhi is the famous Punjabi festival in India during the month of April-May, which is also observed in Bengal, Assam, and Orissa too. It’s a harvest festival that entails food, music, and dance.
Gidda is the popular dance, and people commemorate this festival to thank God for the harvest and pray for more prosperity in the coming year.

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