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China has seen a surge in inbound tourism during the five day May Day holiday, with data from the National Immigration Administration on Monday showing arrivals reaching their highest level in the post pandemic era, driven by the country’s expanding visa free policy. China’s visa free policy for citizens of 45 countries, recently expanded to

Justice Ashwin Bhobhe took on record affidavits-cum-undertakings filed by Dr. Patil and his parents, who assured the court of his cooperation with the prosecution when required. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) asked the Maharashtra government to modify a lookout circular (LOC) against Sangram Patil, a

China has witnessed a robust nationwide consumption boom over the five-day May Day holiday, as regions across the country have rolled out a diverse array of integrated cultural, tourism, sports initiatives to enrich holiday experiences and unlock consumer spending potential. As one of China’s major holidays, the May Day break sees concentrated release of residents’

Rover Group, Inc. Pet care remains a priority even as seventy-three percent of pet parents report their summer travel plans were impacted by the current economic environment Seventy-eight percent of pet parents trade luxury travel for more affordable options, to avoid downgrading the quality of care their pets receive SEATTLE, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)

When the Hong Kong SAR National Security Law (NSL) was enacted in 2020, the Five Eyes alliance reacted with fury. Although its purpose was to restore stability after the attempted sabotage of the “one country, two systems” policy, they sought to punish the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and its people for its passage. They

Pet care remains a priority even as seventy-six percent of pet parents report their summer travel plans were impacted by the current economic environment Seventy-eight percent of pet parents trade luxury travel for more affordable options, to avoid downgrading the quality of care their pets receive SEATTLE, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rover Group,

Cyprus tourism is seeing a 60% drop in bookings for the summer season compared to last year, reflecting the impact of the war in Iran. In particular, the main source of Cypriot tourism, the United Kingdom, is weakening.  British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of

Immigration Department and Travel Industry Authority mount joint anti-illegal worker operation The Immigration Department (ImmD) and the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) today (May 4) mounted a joint anti-illegal worker operation to combat illegal workers providing tourist guide and tour escort services in Hong Kong. A Mainland visitor, who is a suspected illegal worker, was arrested.

article A 2022 passport stamp on an American passport when crossing the border at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport. (FOX Television Stations) For those traveling to Europe this summer or into the fall, some entry requirements are changing that could affect your travel.  Most travelers will need to get a quick online approval before flying into

The first batch of tickets for the Hong Kong Football Festival will go on early sale at noon on Thursday, as four top European clubs prepare to take part in the August showcase at Kai Tak Stadium. Teams including Manchester City, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Juventus are set to travel to Hong Kong for the

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Passengers are seen at a platform of Nanjing Railway Station in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, May 1, 2026. (PHOTO / XINHUA) BEIJING – Chinese railways are bracing for the peak of return trips on the fourth day of a five-day May Day holiday, with the railway system expected to handle 20.3 million trips on

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region predicted it would welcome approximately 980,000 visitors from the Chinese mainland during the Labor Day Golden Week from May 1 to 5, representing a 7 percent increase over the previous year. This projection, announced earlier by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, signals more than a seasonal surge in visitor

China’s transportation network is expected to receive about 294 million passenger trips on Monday, the fourth day of the five-day-long May Day holiday, marking an increase of 4.2 percent compared with the same period of last year, according to figures from the Ministry of Transport. Railways in the country are estimated to handle 20.3 million

China’s visa-free transit policy continued to boost inbound tourism during the May Day holiday, with multiple regions seeing growing numbers of foreign visitors. With last year’s implementation of the mutual visa-free policy between China and Russia, Hunchun Highway Port – Jilin Province’s only land port open to Russia – saw a continuous rise in inbound

China’s box office revenue during the May Day holiday exceeded 550 million yuan by Monday morning, the fourth day of the five-day holiday. The booming film market has boosted tourism and consumption across the country, with moviegoers enjoying discounts in some scenic spots, stores and restaurants with film ticket stubs. Various forms of film-watching subsidies

Great Sourcing & Networking for Asian Travel Trade & Affluent FIT HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ITE Hong Kong 2026 – the 40th edition of ITE‑Leisure and the 21st ITE‑MICE – will be held from June 11 to 14 with first two days for trade, next two for public. Ranked world’s 14th largest

With more passengers choosing to travel with their pets, Indian Railways has introduced a dedicated pet box service on Vande Bharat sleeper trains. This facility allows pets, primarily dogs, to be transported safely in a secure enclosure during the journey. However, unlike regular ticket bookings, the process is manual and comes with specific rules that

Great Sourcing & Networking for Asian Travel Trade & Affluent FIT HONG KONG, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ITE Hong Kong 2026 – the 40th edition of ITE‑Leisure and the 21st ITE‑MICE – will be held from June 11 to 14 with first two days for trade, next two for public. ITE Hong Kong 2026