Turkey expects thriving tourism season despite earthquake

[ad_1] Ankara: Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is expected to see a large number of tourists flowing in this summer despite the devastating earthquakes in February, industry professionals have said. As temperatures rise, “Turkish Riviera”, the southern part of the country famed for its Turquoise coast and ancient heritage sites, is enteringContinue Reading

Sri Lanka earned $169.9 mn from tourism in Feb

[ad_1] Colombo: Sri Lanka earned $169.9 million from tourism in February, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said on Monday. Fernando told the media that the figure represented an increase from the $169.4 million a year earlier, reports Xinhua news agency. Over 210,000 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in the first twoContinue Reading

Tourism Department celebrates Intl Women’s day

[ad_1] Cycling event, plantation drive, painting completion mark the occasion Srinagar, Mar 08 (GNS): The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir celebrated International Women’s Day with a host of activities here today. The objective of holding the event was acknowledging the contribution of the women who have been associated with the tourismContinue Reading

[ad_1] Srinagar, Mar 6 (GNS): Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday ordered transfers and posting of two IAS ranked officers in the interest of the administration with immediate effect. “Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. HeContinue Reading