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144 years later, Gaudí's masterpiece Sagrada Família finally reaches its full height: Why has the world’s most famous church taken so long to build and how much did it cost?Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has reached a historic milestone. After 144 years, the final major tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is complet...
Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
The AI play no one is talking about: Why BofA is snapping up power & metals instead of ITBofA Securities India's Amish Shah advises shifting from IT to infrastructure, citing a 'dangerous gap' in consensus earnings forecasts. He...
FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industryAnalysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are p...
In Bengaluru, this 26-year-old wasn't just studying English, he was executing master plan to build his dream café. A doctor is charmed by how easily he convinced him to visit his homelandA 26-year-old barista from Nagaland is building a café in Bengaluru. Whilst studying English literature, he is also running a side hustle. ...
Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
Ivanka Trump 'swam' to a 1,400-Hectare Mediterranean island. Now she and Jared Kushner are building a $1.5 billion resort thereIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner are spearheading a massive luxury tourism development on Albania's Sazan Island, a former military outpost. ...
Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
From Mahatma Gandhi to Narendra Modi: India's biggest brand ambassador is now the Prime Minister, says ShekhawatIndia's global image has transformed, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. He added that previously the country's perception was l...
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
Parliamentary panel members grill Oil ministry officials over 'shortage' of petrol, LPGParliamentary panel members questioned Oil Ministry officials about petrol and diesel shortages. Officials confirmed crude oil stocks for 7...
India medical tourism market feels the weight of Iran warIndia's medical tourism sector faces challenges as West Asian tensions continue. Overseas patient numbers remain lower than before the conf...
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gainEuropeans are choosing to vacation closer to home as the war in the Middle East has amplified security concerns and made long-haul flights ...