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TRAVELOGUE: A slow journey through Lesotho, where mountains hold time still

Nigeria, April 2 -- Beyond luscious hills, neat fields of vegetables, and Lesotho's achingly beautiful landscape lies the story of a little-known 19th-century founder king who forged alliances to main... Read More


We can't pass on rising costs: Malaysia's tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- Did you know that if you bought a travel package last year for a trip this month, you as a tourist will not have to pay more? Yes, even when fuel prices are soaring high amid ... Read More


Eid holiday boosts leisure travel, drives economy: Tourism Ministry

Jakarta, April 2 -- Indonesia's 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday drove a surge in leisure travel and lifted tourism spending, supporting the national economy, the tourism ministry said on Wednesday. Deputy T... Read More


Decoding sovereignty: The Global South's strategic stand over the 'source code' of future food

India, April 2 -- Control over digital genetic data is emerging as a key battleground in global food and agriculture governance Global South countries are pushing back against "open access" rules, ci... Read More


Imagicaaworld to operate the Water Park business of Shanku Group

Mumbai, April 2 -- In January this year, the company had informed about the ongiong discussions with Keshav Holiday Resort (KHRPL), a part of Shanku Group, for the formation of a potential joint ventu... Read More


Vietnam advised to seek to sustain tourism growth, enhance competitiveness

Hanoi, April 2 -- As Vietnam sets a target of welcoming around 25 million international visitors in 2026, the tourism sector is being called upon to maintain its growth momentum while improving produc... Read More


CM Adityanath, Singapore high commissioner discuss boosting cooperation, investment

LUCKNOW, April 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Singapore high commissioner to India Simon Wong on Thursday discussed strengthening cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Singapore in investment... Read More


Two Nepal Airlines special flights to bring back Nepalis from UAE and Saudi Arabia

Kathmandu, April 2 -- The government is sending two none-scheduled flights to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Friday and Sunday to bring back Nepali citizens who wish to return owing to t... Read More


How Assam's Debi Daimari went from cleaning swimming pools to winning a silver in wrestling at Khelo India Tribal Games

Ambikapur, April 2 -- When the going gets tough, the tough get going, is a popular phrase that defines hunger to excel in sports. Wrestler Debi Daimiri's story is symbolic of the willpower and determi... Read More


Garuda Indonesia sets Bali as hub for eastern, international routes

Denpasar, April 2 -- Garuda Indonesia is making Bali a hub for Eastern Indonesia, connecting it with international routes to strengthen the regional economy, including tourism. "We are maximizing Den... Read More