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Chitral's Kalash Valleys added to Unesco's World Heritage Tentative List

PESHAWAR: The Kalash valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organisation’s (Unesco) ‘World Heritage Tentative List’, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Unesco’s website, a country must make an inventory of important natural and cultural heritage sites located within its boundaries, which is known as the Tentative List. “It is an important step since the World Heritage Committee cannot consider a nomination f...

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays caused by EU’s EES entry-exit system causing problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet fuel shortages triggered by the Middle East crisis lead to widespread route cancellations, the industry’s trade body has warned.Although airlines insist that there are currently no supply issues within the normal four- to six-week horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran and the effective closure of the strait of Horm...

Indian Railways: बनारस-पुणे और अयोध्या-मुंबई को अमृत भारत ट्रेनों की सौगात, जानें स्टॉपेज और टाइमिंग

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Dubai reveals new passenger rights, complaint service for UAE travellers

Dubai: Travellers flying through Dubai will have clearer rights and a new way to raise complaints after the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority introduced a consumer welfare directive aimed at improving the passenger experience.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive establishes a formal framework governing the relationship between passengers, airlines and licensed travel agents in the emirate, setting out both rights...

How to book pet box on Vande Bharat sleeper train

How to book pet box on Vande Bharat sleeper train

बिना परमिट भारत की इन सुंदर जगहों पर इंडियंस की भी नो-एंट्री, तुरंत नोट कर लें नाम, वरना उल्टे पैर लौटना पड़ेगा

India mocked him, but his ghost number discovery runs the global code today

India mocked him but his ghost number discovery runs the global code today

What is Sri Lankan Dome? The secret holiday spot where turtles party

What is Sri Lankan Dome The secret holiday spot where turtles party

Eid Al Adha 2026 travel: Top holiday destinations just 3 hours from UAE for quick getaways

Dubai: For UAE residents looking to escape without the burden of long-haul travel, a growing list of destinations within a three-hour flight radius is gaining traction.With airlines expanding regional connectivity and offering more frequent departures throughout the week, UAE travellers can now plan spontaneous weekend escapes without months of advance planning or a significant dent in their budget. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Flight prices from Dubai to many of...

Race against the heat: UAE spots to explore before summer shuts the door

UAE residents have just weeks left to make the most of the country's outdoor destinations before summer temperatures make it near-impossible to spend time outside. With the mercury set to climb past 40°C by June, here are some places worth visiting now:Masfout, Ajman: The mountain village that surprised the worldMasfout earned the title of Best Tourism Village in the World from the United Nations Tourism Organisation in 2025, beating 270 villages from 65 countries. About 90 minutes from Dubai, t...

UAE staycations power Ras Al Khaimah's tourism boom

Despite regional tensions and a dip in international tourist arrivals, hotels across Ras Al Khaimah have continued to record strong occupancy levels of 70-90 per cent, largely driven by UAE residents and regional travelers seeking short, convenient getaways close to home.Tourism now contributes around 5 per cent of Ras Al Khaimah’s GDP, and with the emirate aiming to welcome 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, this summer season is shaping up to be a major test of its growing visitor economy....

Martin Lewis' MSE shares how to book cheap airport parking

Booking airport parking directly through the airport can be costly - but there are ways to reduce the cost

The travel warning every Australian needs to read before booking their next overseas flight: 'It may erupt at any time'

The travel warning every Australian needs to read before booking their next overseas flight: 'It may erupt at any time'READ MORE: Travel warning every Aussie who's booked a flight needs to read By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:11, 28 April 2026 | Updated: 00:11, 28 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Dazzling Art Inspires People To Save Utah’s Shrinking Great Salt Lake

LifestyleTravelDazzling Art Inspires People To Save Utah’s Shrinking Great Salt LakeByBrianna Randall,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brianna Randall writes about the intersection of travel and science.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 02:48pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A public art installation called “A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake...

Emirates resumes Kuwait and Oman flights from May

Dubai: Emirates will resume flights to Kuwait from May 1, restoring services after the reopening of Kuwaiti airspace and the return of normal air traffic, according to schedules published on the airline’s website and cited by Al Khaleej newspaper.The carrier will initially operate two daily direct flights between Dubai International Airport and Kuwait International Airport, with the first service (EK855) departing at 7:50am and the second (EK857) at 2:55pm.Get updated faster and f...

Hilton Plans 15 New Hotels in Morocco as Tourism Sector Gains Momentum

Agadir – The multinational hospitality company Hilton is accelerating its expansion in Morocco, with plans to open 15 hotels in the coming years, as the country’s tourism sector continues to gain momentum. “Hilton is on track to more than double its portfolio in Morocco, with plans to open 15 new hotels in destinations across the kingdom,” the company announced, adding that “Hilton also recently opened Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, marking the luxury brand’s first hotel in the country.” Foll...

West Cork ‘one of the most beautiful places in the world’, says Adam Scott

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Beyond The Tables: A Golfer’s Guide To Las Vegas In The Spring

BusinessSportsMoneyBeyond The Tables: A Golfer’s Guide To Las Vegas In The SpringByTim Corlett,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professional and Amateur Golffor Break80Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 10:25am EDTThe 9th hole at Las Vegas Country Club plays to a peninsula green in the shadow of the clubhouse patio surrounded by the Las Vegas skylinie.Break80 GolfAs spring takes hold across the northern United States, Vegas weather and golf conditions are...

Passengers flying from UK airports urged to make simple check

The simple mistake could significantly increase the price of your trip

DGCA grants licence to India’s first seaplane airline; service to start in Lakshadweep

India is set to relaunch seaplane services with SkyHop Aviation receiving its operator's license. The company will initially connect five Lakshadweep islands and the mainland using a 19-seater aircraft. This initiative, supported by government incentives and a modified De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, aims to improve regional connectivity and tourism.