Tag: United States

Tourists can enter these parks without even wearing a mask

Masks have become a part of life since covid shook the world. Only masked faces can be seen everywhere. covid is also a major threat to tourism. A situation where tourists cannot even travel. But in a park in the United States, tourists can travel quietly without even wearing a mask and without following any of the covid protocols. Some theme parks in Florida offer this facility to travelers. Tourists can visit Disney World Park and Universal Orlando Park in Florida without wearing a mask. The facility is provided by the authorities in open spaces. But the mask is mandatory ... Read more

Thailand, Singapore & US are the most favoured tourist destinations for Indians: Study

India is the second largest most populous country in the world with the tag of fastest-growing major economy globally. Due to this economic growth, its people are earning more year on year and their disposable income is also growing. Air connectivity from India to foreign locations has also improved significantly over a period of time. First-time Indian visitors generally prefer to visit Asian countries due to their proximity to India and being less expensive compared to western destinations. In the case of long-haul travel Indians prefer going to United States (US), Australia, Europe, New Zealand etc. Thailand, Singapore and United ... Read more

Canadians are advised not to travel to these 12 countries

The Canadian Government has issued travel advisories for multiple countries, referring to numerous threats that have Canadian travellers at risk currently, such as Zika virus, terrorism threats, and extreme weather. Some destinations are under extreme alerts while others are only reminding travellers that there are dangerous situations abroad. The Canadian government has issued advisories to Philippines, Chad, Barbados, Japan, Guadeloupe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Martinique, Saint Lucia, United States, Montserrat and Dominican Republic. The government warns travellers not to travel to the Babuyan Islands in Philippines due to a super typhoon that’s currently in the area. There is also a travel advisory in Davao City, ... Read more

US tourism industry in revival mode

US Tourism industry was in a downfall followed by President Trump’s initial executive order banning travel to the US from seven countries: North Korea, Syria, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Somalia and Venezuela. Now, after the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the ban, the travel and tourist industry is in a revival mode. Supreme Court decision upholding the travel ban on five Muslim-majority nations as well as North Korea and some travellers from Venezuela will stimulate restoration of the tourism industry Roger Dow, the president and chief executive officer of the U S Travel Association, said, “The most important thing is the administration has got to change its rhetoric to welcoming ... Read more

Delta flights to launch in India by 2019

Delta Air Lines has announced it will resume nonstop flights next year between United States and India’s financial capital, Mumbai. The airline is crediting recent U S agreements with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over alleged subsidies to three big Arabian Gulf carriers that also fly to India. Delta said it will announce the schedule details later this year. It also has plans to sell other flights within India on partner Jet Airways. Atlanta-based Delta stopped their services to India in 2015, leaving United Airlines as the only US carrier flying to Mumbai and Delhi. Trump administration deals with Qatar ... Read more

എച്ച് 1 ബി അപേക്ഷ ഇന്നുമുതല്‍

വിദഗ്ധ ജോലികൾക്കായി യു.എസ് അനുവദിക്കുന്ന എച്ച്1ബി വിസയ്ക്കുള്ള അപേക്ഷകൾ ഇന്നു സ്വീകരിച്ചു തുടങ്ങും. കടുത്ത പരിശോധന നടത്തുന്നതിനാൽ ഓരോ അപേക്ഷയിലുമുള്ള നടപടി പൂർത്തിയാക്കാൻ കൂടുതൽ സമയം വേണ്ടിവരും. ഇന്ത്യൻ പ്രഫഷനലുകൾക്കെതിരേ യു.എസിൽ ജനവികാരം ഉയർത്തിവിട്ടിരിക്കുന്ന പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ ഇന്ത്യൻ കമ്പനികളുടെ അപേക്ഷകളിന്മേലുള്ള പരിശോധന കൂടുതൽ കർക്കശമാക്ക്നാണ് എല്ലാ സാധ്യതയും. പിന്നീട് വിസ ഇന്‍റര്‍വ്യൂനും പാസ്പോർട്ട് സ്റ്റാംപിങ്ങിനുമായി എത്തുമ്പോൾ കഴിഞ്ഞ അഞ്ചു വർഷത്തെ സാമൂഹ്യ മാധ്യമങ്ങളിലെ ഇടപെടൽ സംബന്ധിച്ച വിവരങ്ങൾ, ഇ–മെയിൽ വിലാസം, ഫോൺ നമ്പരുകൾ എന്നിവയുടെ വിശദാംശങ്ങളും ഹാജരാക്കേണ്ടി വരും. ഇത്തവണയും ഇന്ത്യയിൽ നിന്നുള്ള അപേക്ഷകൾക്കു കൂടുതൽ ഫീസ് ആണ് ഈടാക്കുന്നത്. 6000 ഡോളറാണ് അപേക്ഷാ ഫീസ്. ഒന്നിലേറെ ജോലികൾക്കെന്ന പേരിൽ പല അപേക്ഷകൾ നൽകാൻ നേരത്തേ അനുവാദമുണ്ടായിരുന്നു. നറുക്കിടുമ്പോൾ സാധ്യത ഇതുമൂലം കൂടുതലായിരുന്നു. എന്നാൽ, ഇത്തവണ ഒരു അപേക്ഷ മാത്രമേ നൽകാനാവൂ എന്നും ഡൂപ്ലിക്കേറ്റ് അപേക്ഷകൾ നിരസിക്കുമെന്നും അധികൃതർ വ്യക്തമാക്കിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. കൂടുതൽ അപേക്ഷകരുണ്ടാവുന്നതിനാലാണു നറുക്കിടേണ്ടിവരുന്നത്. ഇന്ത്യയിൽ നിന്നുള്ള അതിവിദഗ്ധ പ്രഫഷനലുകളാണ് എച്ച്1ബി ... Read more

Abu Dhabi records tourist inflation in February

The flow of winter travellers to Abu Dhabi marked the highest hotel occupancy rate in February. According to reports, over 100 hotels in the capital city marked full during February. The Department of Tourism and Culture (DTC), Abu Dhabi revels that the figures excel with Asian countries of India and China with the most number of visitors. According to reports, over 34,000 Indian nationals arrived in January that is 31.5 per cent more than the previous year. Meanwhile, over 35,000 Chinese travellers showed up in the country, which marked the largest income from the market with 31 per cent more arrivals. “We ... Read more