tourism in the East

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Garibashvili comments on Saudi e-visa benefits

Garibashvili comments on Saudi e-visa benefits

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia Ahmed Al Khateeb on Friday to discuss cooperation and define future plans, according to the Government Administration. Garibashvili said that tourism …

Another shark attack in Egyptian resort town

Another shark attack in Egyptian resort town

A woman was injured in a shark attack in the Red Sea off a popular resort beach in the south of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, authorities said. The Egyptian woman was in hospital in stable condition after the attack …

Russians rush to go on vacation to Israel

Russians rush to go on vacation to Israel

The flow of tourists from Russia to Israel has increased by 80% in seven months. The USA became the leading country in terms of the number of tourists to Israel. 640,000 travelers came to the country.

Türkiye raises domestic ticket prices by 50%

Türkiye raises domestic ticket prices by 50%

The maximum price level for domestic flights has increased in Türkiye for the second time this summer, immediately by 50%, to 2,500 liras. Tickets at such prices have already appeared on …

Record air passenger flow registered in Samarkand

Record air passenger flow registered in Samarkand

For the six months of 2023, Samarkand Airport hit a record, receiving almost 440 thousand guests. The airport's most popular international flight destinations are Moscow, St. Petersburg and Istanbul.

Türkiye's tourism revenues surged 27%

Türkiye's tourism revenues surged 27%

Foreign arrivals in Türkiye jumped by nearly 20% in the first half of the year, according to official data that also showed tourism revenues surged by almost …

Bali to impose new tourist tax nest year

Bali to impose new tourist tax nest year

The Indonesian resort haven of Bali will impose a 150,000 rupiah ($10) tax on tourists entering the ‘Island of Gods’ from next year to preserve its culture, officials said. The levy will not apply to domestic Indonesian …

Iran’s tourists arrivals up significantly

Iran’s tourists arrivals up significantly

Senior official from Iran’s tourism ministry Ali Asghar Shalbafan said that tourist arrivals to the country rose significantly in the quarter to late June despite foreign sanctions and after a short period of recession.   …