- Arabia welcomes you, offering a window into a different world.
Once a mysterious land, Saudi Arabia is today the most sought-after tourist destination for people from all over the world who want to experience the real Arabia. Up to eight of the 10,000 archaeological sites on the territory—which are surrounded by breathtaking Red Sea shoreline, lush highlands, and sublime landscapes—are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Saudi Arabia provides a striking combination of time-honored traditions and cutting-edge modernity, made unforgettable by friendly and outgoing natives eager to impart the secrets of the region, from ancient ruins among the rejuvenating desert oasis of AlUla to
- 2024: An excessive number of travelers and inadequate oversight led to the year’s overtourism
Martinho de Almada Pimentel enjoys the fact that his house’s doorbell is difficult to find. When a long rope is tugged, a real bell on the roof alerts him to the presence of an intruder at the mountainous estate his great-grandfather constructed in 1914 as a memorial to seclusion. For Pimentel, there isn’t much of that this “overtourism” summer. He can smell the exhaust from the automobile and hear the roar of the enormous scooters, called “tuk-tuks,” as they are called, when the windows are open. Additionally, he is able to empathize with the
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The 9,000th location of Marriott International opened its doors yesterday. The hotel, which includes 26 suites and 168 rooms, is situated in Longboat Key, Florida. It is a part of the St. Regis brand and contains 69 permanent apartments. In southwest Florida, close to Sarasota, sits Longboat Key. “We are delighted to announce the opening of The St. Regis Longboat Key, a true testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled luxury and personalized service,” said Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International. “It is particularly fitting that this magnificent hotel marks
- ARC Reports Higher July Air Ticket Sales for US Travel Agencies
The data platform and intelligence behind aviation, Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), revealed that U.S. travel agency plane ticket sales in July 2024 reached $7.9 billion, indicating a five percent growth both year over year and month over month. The 24.1 million passenger journeys in July represented a 10% rise from July 2023 and a 6% increase from June 2024. 15.4 million domestic travels were made in the United States, a variation of 9% from month to month and 12% from year to year. Conversely, the number of foreign travels amounted to 8.7 million, indicating
- A weaker Kroner attracts tourists, which boosts tourism in Norway.
The traditionally pricey Nordic nation is now a more inexpensive travel destination because to the devaluation of the Norwegian kroner, which has increased visitor spending and benefited local companies. Due to the Norwegian krone’s continued depreciation against the majority of major world currencies, travel to the Nordic region has increased dramatically in recent months. As of this writing, the US dollar/Norwegian kroner exchange rate has dropped by almost 6.50% from the year’s start, trading at $0.091. In a similar vein, the Norwegian kroner/euro pair has dropped by about 5.45% since the start of January
- “Brand Africa” is promoted by UN Tourism to open up investment opportunities in the region.
The Member States of UN Tourism have come together to concentrate on advancing “Brand Africa” and looking into fresh avenues for expansion and diversification throughout the continent. “Promoting Africa to Unlock Tourism Investments and the Sector’s Growth Potential,” a conference organized by the Regional Commission for Africa, brought together executives from the public and commercial sectors to explore new avenues and come up with answers to some of the most urgent problems. The Forum was a component of UN Tourism’s larger focus on giving its Members the tools they need to promote a fresh,
- Olympics: without leaving Paris, guests may traverse the world at Nations’ Park.
This is the first time that so many nations have convened in one location for the Olympic Games. You may spend a few minutes traveling the globe in this enormous park northeast of Paris and never have to leave the French city. In Parc de la Villette, fifteen nations have established their hospitality homes, giving guests the chance to experience local cuisine, learn about other cultures, and possibly even run across Olympic athletes. Of course, Club France is the largest house—it can accommodate up to 20,000 guests. Vibrant India House is located across the
- Athletes’ best recommendations for seeing Paris during the Olympics include little art galleries and bargain stores.
Worldwide sports enthusiasts are planning to visit the French city, and according to online travel agency Opodo, airline reservations are up 62% over the previous summer. Travelers from Europe are taking full advantage of the close vicinity to the Games, but which nation is setting the standard? The majority of travelers going to the Olympics in Paris are from Spain.Spanish rivals will have no shortage of supporters in Paris 2024, as 22% of trip reservations are made by nationals of Spain, according to Opodo. Germany and Italy share the second position with 12% of
- EXIT 2024
Leaders of the most varied musical genres and legendary figures in the industry, including ARTBAT, Patrick Mason, Klangku, Oliver Tree, Sara Landry, Patrick Mason, Black Coffee, Maceo Plek, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Black Eyed Peas, Carl Cox, Black Eyed Peas, Offenbach, Altin Gun, and many more, will be present at EXIT from July 10 to July 14. Kobosil, Yotto, Helena Hauff, Cassie Raptor, Francis Mercier, Estella Boersma, Henry Saiz, Oguz, Villagers of Ioannina City, Mezerg, Urban & 4, Bad Copy, Edo Maajka and Helem Neyse, Grše and Kuku$, Ida Prester & Lollobrigida, Iva Lorens, and Nika
- Tens of thousands of people attend the contentious bull-running festival in San Fermín.
The festival’s main attraction is its early morning bull runs, which got underway on Friday with thousands of daredevils competing against six bulls. A group of macho residents and visitors test their mettle by dodging six raging bulls as they sprint up a twisting cobblestoned approach to Pamplona’s bullring. Some hail them as brave, while others call them stupid. Starting on Friday, thousands of daredevils will race against six bulls in the early morning “encierros,” or bull runs, which are the main attraction of the nine-day celebration in the northern Spanish city. Viewers observe
- The most livable cities in the world in 2024
Vienna is regarded as one of the most picturesque cities in the world to visit, and it appears that living there is second to none. The Austrian city has once again been named the world’s most livable city in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual ranking, which was made public today. The Economist’s sister publication, The EIU, rated 173 cities worldwide based on a wide range of important criteria, such as infrastructure, education, stability, culture and environment, and health care. Vienna topped the list for the third year in a row, earning “perfect” ratings
- The Philippines hosts the inaugural regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism organized by UN Tourism.
On June 26–27, 2024, in Cebu, Philippines, there will be the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific. The 36th Joint Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UN Tourism Commission for South Asia (36th CAP-CSA) will be held in conjunction with the Gastronomy Forum, which is being held at the regional level for the first time. First Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Gastronomy Forum The Forum, which is hosted yearly by UN Tourism and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC), an affiliate
- Malaga joins other cities in protesting lodging for tourists.
With the municipal council now restricting new permits to establishments with a separate entrance, Malaga is finally slowing down the growth of its tourism industry. Thus, Malaga follows the Balearic Islands, San Sebastian, Barcelona, Gijón, Madrid, Seville, and Valencia in promoting similar or more stringent regulations. In these locations, a one-year ban on new tourist home licenses went into force on May 30. The Andalusian Regional Government Register states that 12,124 residences in Malaga are licensed for use by tourists. There are more than 350,000 in all of Spain, and 1.75 million of those
- Activities in Mauritius Beyond the Beach
Though rest and relaxation is only half the experience, Mauritius is renowned for its pristine white sands and clear waters, making it a beachgoer’s ideal and honeymoon idyll. Do you want to go dolphin swimming? Have you considered picking up kitesurfing? Would you like to attempt ziplining over the treetops or landing a marlin? Or how about a leisurely game of golf on a top-notch green? The varied landscapes of Mauritius provide plenty of options for all types of tourists, from thrill seekers to young families, and all points in between. In Mauritius, you’re
- Which European nations spend the most on travel last year? Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
The nations with the highest earnings, tourism expenditures, and most popular travel destinations from the previous year were all monitored by the UN World Tourism Organization. Travelers from Germany, Britain, and Italy tend to be among the wealthiest when it comes to spending. The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which has kept tabs on which nations spend the most, make the most, and travel to in 2023, says as much. Here are the results showing which European countries are first in a few areas. Chinese visitors made the largest expenditures, at over €183 billion
- Are you trying to find vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Turkey? These are our top five picks.
Travelers who are vegetarians or vegans have many options when it comes to Turkish food; here are our recommendations for the best meals and places to enjoy them. Although kofte and kebabs may be the first foods that come to mind when you think of Turkish food, many dishes are really suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Moreover, a growing number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants have opened up around the nation in recent years, giving visitors the chance to experience Turkish food without sacrificing their dietary restrictions. The majority of Turkish cuisine can be
- “Beogradska kraljica”
Već smo imali prilike da posetimo i da opišemo “Beogradsku kraljicu”, tj. planinu Avalu, koja inače po teritoriji pripada opštini Voždovac. Prošli put smo je podsetili 25.10.2022 želeći da se uverimo u istinitost podataka. Ovaj put smo je ponovo posetili da bismo je prikazali sa novim tehničkim mogućnostima. Nastavak je u prilogu: https://share.clickasnap.com/profile/Markophotography/photo/01HFC489ESATPA40YDK46TX54Y https://share.clickasnap.com/profile/Markophotography/photo/01HFC4G168TCGEYDCA14233W6P https://share.clickasnap.com/profile/Markophotography/photo/01HF96QQ1Y6M0XMCT8T8EV689P https://share.clickasnap.com/profile/Markophotography/photo/01HF95WZB33MQ2477RTV7P7C56 https://share.clickasnap.com/profile/Markophotography/photo/01HF4HX4DBPPXP7ZC378BD91WS https://share.clickasnap.com/profile/Markophotography/photo/01HF49NK4ECX9J9KV7VNR028QJ https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- NAPLATA PROLAZA
Kako je u velikim planinskim centrima, procedura naplaćivanja prolaza kroz “Nacionalni park” već omogućena, tako je i iz JP “Nacionalni park Kopaonik”, donešena odluka o naplaćivanju iste. Reč je tzv. mogućnosti skeniranja QR koda, koja omogućava naplatu prolaza. Na samom ulazu, “tj. kapiji Nacionalnog parka Kopaonik” se nalaze kamere. S obzirom da se tabla sa QR kodom nalazi na desnoj strani ulaza, potrebno je da vozači koji voze vozila sa volanom na levoj strani, izađu iz vozila i da skeniraju QR. Dok je za vozila na denoj strani procedura jednostavna, “kroz prozor se skenira
- “STARI DVOR”
Stari dvor je palata srpske dinastije Obrenović. Sagrađen je između 1882. i 1884. po projektu Aleksandra Bugarskog u maniru arhitekture akademizma XIX veka, s namerom da prevaziđe sve dotadašnje rezidencije srpskih vladara. Engleski putopisac Herbert Vivijen, koji je krajem XIX veka obišao Stari dvor, detaljno je opisao njegovu unutrašnjost: “S leve strane nalazi se otmena dvorana za balove, sa zidovima boje limuna i velikim belim lusterima od venecijanskog stakla, koji na državnim svečanostima prijatno blistaju, osvetljeni električnom svetlošću. Kada prođete kroz prostranu salu za prijeme, ulazite u dvoranu za bankete. U dvorani se sve blista: od
- Razlika u kvalitetu goriva izmedju Srbije i Crne Gore
Već smo pisali o cenovnom kretanju naftnih derivata u Srbiji. Kao što ste mogli da pratite putem našeg portala, cena goriva u Srbiji se znatno promenila u odnosu na prethodnih 6 meseci. Međutim da li se kvalitet goriva promenio? Donosimo vam račun sipanog goriva u Crnoj Gori. Čisto da napomenemo, gorivo smo sipali u Budvi. U pitanju je Evrodizel. Količina sipanog goriva je iznosila 35.482L. Sa tim gorivom smo otišli do Kopaonika, putem preko Novog Pazara, zatim od Kopaonika do Brusa i nazad do Kopaonika. Dalji put je bio od Kopaonika do Niša, preko
- Cvijeta Zuzorić Art Pavilion
Paviljon Cvijeta Zuzorić is a building in Belgrade, more precisely on Kalemegdan, where artistic creations are located. The building was built in the period from 1927-1928, according to the project of architect Branislav Kojić. The first name was “Cvijeta Zuzorić”. The association was founded in 1922 in order to immortalize Dubrovnik fine art and creativity from the 16th century. The wish was to make a building where works of art would be exhibited. There was no such building in Belgrade, so until the very desire to build it, exhibitions were organized in gymnasium halls,
- Military Museum in Belgrade
A military museum is an institution that collects, studies and presents various items for military use, such as weapons and uniforms.The museum is located on Kalemegdan in the building of the Belgrade Fortress, which was built in 1924 for the purposes of the Military Geographical Institution. After the independence of Serbia at the Congress of Berlin, the Museum was founded by the Decree of Prince Milan Obrenović on August 22, 1878. The first exhibition was opened on the occasion of the centenary of the First Serbian Uprising in 1904. In the official gazette No.
- Vinča
On the banks of the Danube, 14 km from Belgrade, there is a prehistoric site and it belongs to the Belo brdo site. Vinča is an archaeological site, which is very important for the history of ancestors. The plot itself covers 10 hectares of land. During the excavations in 1908, led by Dr. Miloj Vasić, knowledge was gained about numerous houses, dugouts, and prehistoric times.Treasures of tools, weapons made of stone and bones, dishes for everyday use, richly decorated vases, a large number of anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figurines, jewelry from the period of about
- Lepenski Vir
Lepenski vir is one of the archaeological sites located on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. It is located on the right bank of the Danube in the Đerdap gorgeIt got its name from the Danube River. It was the center of prehistoric cultures. During the excavations, seven settlements and 136 buildings were uncovered, built in the Mesolithic period from 9500 to 7200 BC. Neolithic revolutionAround 5300 BC. the Neolithic revolution occurred ,when the beginning of the boreal is marked,.When the water level falls, the formation of river flows occurs, as well as
- Mediana
Mediana, (lat. Mediana) is an archaeological park in Nis. It is located on the road going from Nis to Niska Banja. It was built during the time of Emperor Constantine the Great. It consists of a Roman settlement with summer houses and agricultural farms, at the end of the 3rd and the beginning of the 4th century.Since Constantine the Great’s close friend, Remetlek, was from a distinguished family with a desire to continue living in a luxurious environment, his desire was to build large complexes on land plots. That’s what he did in Nais,
- MEĐUNARODNI SAJAM TURIZMA
Posle “jednogodišnje pauze”, prouzrokovane SarsCov19 virusom, najavljen je 43. Međunarodni Sajam Turizma. Sajam će se održati u periodu od 24. – 27. marta.2022 godine, na već poznatoj adresi. Pod sloganom „Između planina i mora“, se predstavlja mogućnost prezentacije turističkih aranžmana u Srbiji, regionu i šire. Prema rečima, v.d. pomoćnika ministra trgovine, turizma i telekomunikacija Republike Srbije Milenković Orlić Jelene: – “Vlada Republike Srbije i resorno ministarstvo opredelilo su 5,4 milijarde dinara turističkoj i ugostiteljskoj privredi u 2021.godini i očekuju se rezultati. Turizam je pokazao adaptibilnost na promene koje su se desile, a srpski turizam se
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Na putu od Beograda ka Crnoj Gori, na 150km od Beograda, nalazi se Ovčarsko-Kablarska klusura. Idući autoputem “Miloš Veliki”, nailazi se na opuštajuće mesto i glavni predah ka Crnoj Gori. Reč je o jednom od dragulja prirode u Srbiji. Više o tome. https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- BUDVA APRIL 2022
Na našem putu ka Crnoj Gori, svratili smo i do Budve. Od Beograda smo prešli 530km, Otvaranje letnje sezone nam je dugo najavljivano. Video je u nastavku. https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- 2.BEOGRADSKA BURGERIJADA
U Beogradu je održana 2.Beogradska Burgerijada, odnosno Festival Burgera. U festivalu je prikazano 10 Beogradskih restorana i prezentazija burgera na jednom mestu. Kao i prošlog puta, festival je predstavljen na Kalemegdanu u Beogradu. Period održavanja festivala burgera je trajao od 27.05. – 05.06.2022. U sklopu festivala su omogućene i razne kulturne i sportske manifestacije. O samom festivalu pogledajte u prilogu. https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- “FESTIVAL HRANE U ZEMUNU”
Još jedno lepo druženje je bilo održano, ovog puta u Zemunu. U pitanju je manifestacija pod nazivom “Festival hrane”, koja je održana 25.09.22 godine. Reč je o prezentaciji hrane iz celog sveta u Zemunu, u Beogradu. Na samoj manifestaciji je mogla da se proba meksička, italijanska, francuska hrana. Video u nastavku: https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- AVALA
Planina Avala, prepoznatiljava Beogradska stanica putnicima sa juga. Idući s juga ka Beogradu, na 16.5km od Beograda, nalazi se Avala. Toranj na Avali je podignut 1965 godine. Označavao je prijemnik ranije radioveza, a danas i televizije. Davne 1922, nakon 1.svetskog rata, na saboru žitelja je postignuta želja da se podigne Spomenik Neznanom Junaku na Avali. Neznani junak, jer je tako nazvan vojnik o kojem se ništa nije znalo, Više o Avali, Spomeniku Neznanom Junaku i Avalskom tornju u sledećim prikazima… https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- MAC – Music Awards Ceremony 2023
Po treći put je u Srbiji, u Beogradu, organizovana ceremonija dodele priznanja najistaknutijim muzičkim izvođačima u Jugoistočnoj Evropi. Za organizaciju je zaslužna već poznata firma SkyMusic. Predstavljanje ceremonije, koja je inače trajala 2 dana, 25.01. – 26-01.2023, su doprinele osobe koje su zaslužne za umetnost u muzici, ali i u kinematografiji. U ptitanju su: Jelena Gavrilović, kao i jedan od najpoznatijih muzičara, kopozitora, tekstopisaca i muzičkih producenata Tonči Huljić. Na poziv za voditelja MAC organizacije, Jelena je izjavila: „Drago mi je da imamo ovakvu jednu manifestaciju koja će ugostiti najveće regionalne zvezde i koja
- USLOVI ZA PUTOVANJA U ZEMLJE – “COVID-19“
Ukoliko postoji želja da putovanjem, za praznike, evo saveta, Ministarstva Spoljnoih Poslova. Na sajtu Ministarstva spoljnih poslova, postoji detaljan spisak zemalja i uslova, (usled Covid-19 pandemije), koji se ažurira redovno iz dana u dan. Na linku https://www.mfa.gov.rs/gradjani/putovanje-u-inostranstvo/covid-19-uslovi-za-putovanje se mogu proinaći tačne informacije. https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
- VIRTUELNI MUZEJI
Da virtuelni svet postoji, odavno se znalo. Razvitkom novih tehnologija je sadašnja realnost prezentevona u vidu medicine, inteligentne tehnologije… Ovim putem je zastupjena i prezentacija muzeja. Na ovu ideju se dosetio i grad Novi Sad, kao dobitnik nagrade za evropsku prestonicu kulture. Dakle, u biilo koje doba dana i noći možete da pregledate muzejske vrednosti 4 muzeja, potpuno onlajn: – Muzej Vojvodine – Galerija Matice Srpske – Muzej grada Novog Sada i – Arhiv Vojvodine. Tekst je objavljen u sklopu projekta koji je sufinansiran iz budžeta grada Novog Sada. O online poseti muzeja grada Novog Sada, kao i o
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Uverite se u najnovije ski informacije sa krova Srbije – Have a look at the newest ski informations from the top of Serbia KOPAONIK… WEATHER FOR 5 DAYS – KOPAONIK There is snowing on Kopaonik. You can feel it through next 5 days. Quiclyyyyyy!!!!! Enjoy… Send to us postcard. https://tp.media/r?marker=406938&trs=206974&p=8310&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airalo.com&campaign_id=541
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