Travel Thailand’s famed Koh Phi Phi archipelago suffers water shortages after heatwave BANGKOK: The dazzling Thai holiday islands made famous by Hollywood film “The Beach” are facing a severe water... Published 09 May, 2024 04:58pm
Travel Cruise operator Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand NEW YORK: Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to... Published 08 May, 2024 02:17pm
Travel Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism HONG KONG: Cost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked... Published 06 May, 2024 11:28pm
Travel Backstage artisans keep Moulin Rouge kicking PARIS: Even with the famous sails of its windmill gone, the Moulin Rouge never lets up: twice a night, 365 nights a... Published 06 May, 2024 05:08pm
Travel As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on holiday island of Capri CAPRI, Italy: Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of... Published 29 Apr, 2024 01:38pm
Luxury Condé Nast Traveler reveals its Hot List for 2024 The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai and The Guild restaurant were notable openings Updated 26 Apr, 2024 02:48pm
Travel Need a US hotel for Graduation Day? Good luck NEW YORK: If you think getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert or the World Series is tough, try booking a hotel... Published 24 Apr, 2024 04:03pm
Travel Venice’s 60th Biennale opens on humanity and the fragile planet VENICE: Venice’s 60th Biennale international art show has opened its doors, exploring humankind’s relationship with... Published 22 Apr, 2024 01:52pm
Travel Eiffel Tower loses sparkle for Parisians ahead of Olympics PARIS: The Eiffel Tower is set for a starring role during the Paris Olympics this year, but the landmark and its... Published 19 Apr, 2024 04:42pm
Travel Doha dethrones Singapore as world’s best airport, Dubai comes in 7th place Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024 evaluates traveler experiences across different airport services and product key performance indicators Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:34pm
Travel Newly-opened Soneva Secret is most expensive resort in Maldives Rooms begin at $3,200 a night with rates going as high as $11,000 Updated 18 Apr, 2024 03:27pm
MENA 10 years in a row: Dubai International Airport named world’s busiest For the tenth consecutive time, the Dubai International Airport (DXB) was named the busiest in the world for 2023 by... Published 16 Apr, 2024 09:26pm
Travel Dubai Food Festival 2024 set to begin April 19 11th edition will run until May 12 and offer chef experiences as well as its 10 Dirham Dish pop-up Published 16 Apr, 2024 04:36pm
Travel Ballet hails the return of water to Rome’s ancient Caracalla baths ROME: The return of water to Rome’s ancient baths of Caracalla after more than 1,000 years was greeted on Friday by... Published 13 Apr, 2024 02:47pm
Travel What to eat in Lisbon: CEO of Magnolia Bakery The next time you are nibbling on the guilty pleasure of a cupcake, feel free to blame Bobbie Lloyd. Lloyd helped... Published 10 Apr, 2024 10:32pm
Travel Hotels see up to 100% occupancy amid demand surge prior to extended Eid break in Dubai Dubai is experiencing up to 100% occupancy across hotels along with a surge in short term rentals prior to an... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:32pm
Travel What to eat in Montreal: Top Chef’s Gail Simmons As a cookbook author and judge on Bravo’s hit television show ‘Top Chef’, Gail Simmons gets to sample cuisines from... Published 05 Apr, 2024 02:07pm
Travel London’s Mayfair tipped to become ‘world’s most expensive address’ Prices of residences likely to pass current record of £175 million Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:14pm
Travel What to eat in Athens: Chef Jose Andres NEW YORK: On any given day, it is hard to say where you might find chef Jose Andres. It might be at one of his... Published 26 Mar, 2024 04:17pm
Travel Big hotel chains and unbranded-hotel owners find they need each other NEW YORK: Independent hotel operators and giant global chains are increasingly linking up in franchise agreements as... Published 25 Mar, 2024 03:49pm
Travel Cuban Art Factory, fostering 10 years of creativity, expression in Havana HAVANA: For ten years, the privately-funded Cuban Art Factory in Havana has provided a space for local talent to... Published 22 Mar, 2024 03:50pm
MENA Hai Ramadan at Expo City Dubai, more markets to explore Number of lively souks and markets will be set up across emirate Updated 19 Mar, 2024 11:38pm
Travel Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia’s bitter divide KARS, Turkey: Look at this stone bridge,“ said writer Vedat Akcayoz pointing to the crumbling stumps of a... Published 19 Mar, 2024 03:43pm
Travel Croatia’s tourist hotspot Dubrovnik seeks to reclaim city for locals DUBROVNIK, Croatia: Croatia’s historic city of Dubrovnik aims to lure back locals priced out by high tourist prices... Published 15 Mar, 2024 01:52pm
Travel Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh – for the rich PHNOM PENH: In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and boulevards of Paris... Published 13 Mar, 2024 07:59pm
Travel What happens to the coins tossed into Rome’s Trevi Fountain? As visitors’ coins splash into Rome’s majestic Trevi Fountain carrying wishes for love, good health or a return to... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:06pm
Travel Shake Shack chef takes the streets of Tokyo TORONTO: Randy Garutti knows street food: He has been Shake Shack’s chief executive officer since its inception as a... Published 05 Mar, 2024 05:03pm
MENA ‘Global cultural hub’: Art Dubai draws to a close London-based Grosvenor Gallery cites interest in Pakistani art as 'robust' Updated 04 Mar, 2024 11:15pm
Travel Spain’s Seville plans to charge fee for visiting landmark square MADRID: Tourists visiting the southern Spanish city of Seville may soon have to pay a fee to explore the wide,... Published 27 Feb, 2024 02:12pm
Asia Thai PM plans visa-free travel, concerts to boost tourism BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday his government plans to roll out more measures... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 12:59pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees