latest travel news rss feed https://www.josocho.com/rss/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-brazilian-govt-recognizes-rio-de-janeiro-carnival-as-a-manifestation-of-national-culture-458912340/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-brazilian-govt-recognizes-rio-de-janeiro-carnival-as-a-manifestation-of-national-culture-458912340/ The grandiose Rio de Janeiro Carnival is now recognised as a Manifestation of National Culture by law Brazils President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva signed two important bills into law for the Brazilian Carnival: Bill 1730/2024, which recognises Rio de Janeiro Carnival as a Manifestation of Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:09 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-from-enrique-to-akon-concerts-drive-more-domestic-travel-to-mumbai-agoda-458912341/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-from-enrique-to-akon-concerts-drive-more-domestic-travel-to-mumbai-agoda-458912341/ Aamchi Mumbai is striking a new chord on the global stage as an increasing number of international artists add the city to their tour calendars. Digital travel platform Agodas latest data shows how concerts by global stars are attracting more and more domestic travellers, putting Mumbai firm Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:09 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-five-of-the-leela-palaces-hotels-and-resorts-get-edge-advanced-certification-by-ifc-458912338/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-five-of-the-leela-palaces-hotels-and-resorts-get-edge-advanced-certification-by-ifc-458912338/ The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce that five of its iconic Palace properties have been awarded the prestigious EDGE Advanced Certification by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group . With a certified footprint of 2.41 million square feet, The Leela now holds the d Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:08 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-sean-paul-is-set-to-heat-up-bangkok-with-his-first-ever-show-in-thailand-458912332/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-sean-paul-is-set-to-heat-up-bangkok-with-his-first-ever-show-in-thailand-458912332/ The heat is about to turn up in Bangkok as Jamaican superstar and king of dancehall Sean Paul makes his long-awaited debut in Thailand with a one-night-only performance on 14th October at the UOB Live Empshere. Presented by LFG Entertainment, this historic concert promises a ni Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:07 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-azerbaijan-reports-an-increase-of-over-20-percent-in-kazakhstani-arrivals-458912333/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-azerbaijan-reports-an-increase-of-over-20-percent-in-kazakhstani-arrivals-458912333/ The State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan reports that the number of tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan into the country is up 20.6 percent from 2024. Currently, Kazakhstan holds seventh place in terms of arrivals, its nationals making up four percent of all inbound visits to Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:07 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-mongolia-sees-south-korea-as-a-key-partner-in-trade-and-tourism-458912334/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-mongolia-sees-south-korea-as-a-key-partner-in-trade-and-tourism-458912334/ Mongolian member of Parliament and head of the Standing Committee on Justice Tsogtbaatar Damdin received South Korean first vice-minister of Foreign Affairs Park Yoonjoo in Ulan Bataar on Thursday, 21st August. The meeting marked the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dip Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:07 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-philippine-transportation-and-tourism-departments-launch-second-route-of-love-bus-programme-458912335/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-philippine-transportation-and-tourism-departments-launch-second-route-of-love-bus-programme-458912335/ The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched the second route of the Love Bus Libreng Sakay (Love Bus Free Ride) programme in Cebu earlier today, 22nd August. Tourism secretary Christina Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:07 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-chinese-arrivals-to-cambodia-up-48-2-percent-458912336/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-chinese-arrivals-to-cambodia-up-48-2-percent-458912336/ A new report shows that Chinese nationals made up 690,000 of the 3.71 foreign tourists who made their way to Cambodia in the first seven months of 2025. According to Cambodian tourism minister Huot Hak, the number of Chinese tourists coming to the country was up by 48.2 percent Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:07 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-fcm-meetings-events-unveils-innovative-global-reporting-analytics-tool-458902294/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-fcm-meetings-events-unveils-innovative-global-reporting-analytics-tool-458902294/ FCM Meetings Events (FCM M E), the dedicated global meetings and events division of FCM Travel, has unveiled its cutting-edge Reporting Analytics Tool. Crafted to reshape the MICE sector for clients around the world, this innovation promises to enhance operational functionality, deliver Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:47 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-roadsurfer-expands-global-footprint-to-australia-and-new-zealand-458902295/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-roadsurfer-expands-global-footprint-to-australia-and-new-zealand-458902295/ roadsurfer, in campervan travel, is extending its offering to theSouthern Hemisphere with its first rental stations in Auckland, New Zealand, and in Sydney, Australia. Bookings can be made from Autumn 2025,for travel from Autumn 2026.Furtherlocations will be added over the course of the Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:47 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-tourism-australia-launches-new-come-and-say-gday-campaign-targeting-indian-travellers-458902296/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-tourism-australia-launches-new-come-and-say-gday-campaign-targeting-indian-travellers-458902296/ Sara Tendulkar near Sydney Opera House Tourism Australia is embarking on the next stage of its globally successful Come and say Gday campaign with the second chapter of the highly effective platform launching in India today, 20 August 2025. Animated Brand Ambassador Ruby the Souven Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:47 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-david-herrera-steps-down-as-norwegian-cruise-line-president-458902287/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-david-herrera-steps-down-as-norwegian-cruise-line-president-458902287/ Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that David Herrera is stepping down as president of its flagship Norwegian Cruise Line. Per the companys most recent filing, Herreras resignation took effect immediately and NCLH is currently in the process of seeking out a new presi Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:41 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-busan-reports-that-taiwanese-make-up-the-majority-of-citys-foreign-visitors-458902288/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-busan-reports-that-taiwanese-make-up-the-majority-of-citys-foreign-visitors-458902288/ Tourism authorities in the South Korean city of Busan report that Taiwanese travellers make up the largest group among foreign visitors. Throughout the first five months of 2025, around 249,000 Taiwanese tourists visited Busan, making Taiwan the top country of origin among fore Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:41 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-philippine-civil-aeronautics-board-calls-on-airlines-to-provide-timely-updates-on-flight-status-458902289/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-philippine-civil-aeronautics-board-calls-on-airlines-to-provide-timely-updates-on-flight-status-458902289/ A directive issued by the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is asking airlines to provide timely and accurate updates on flight status for their passengers. The order was issued by the Department of Transportation via the CAB on Tuesday, 19th August. Per the adv Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:56:41 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-india-china-agree-to-resume-direct-flights-45890271/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-india-china-agree-to-resume-direct-flights-45890271/ Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, India August 19, 2025. Indias Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS. India and China agreed on to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows as the neighbours rebuild t Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:19:53 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-atpi-retains-multi-million-dollar-us-contracts-45890272/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-atpi-retains-multi-million-dollar-us-contracts-45890272/ Photo caption: ATPI will provide its expert support for offshore crew travel ATPI, the travel partner of choice to the global oil and gas and energy market, has retained its position as an industry leader through updated contracts with two of the largest offshore drilling contractors wi Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:19:53 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-armand-thieblemont-takes-on-sustainability-post-at-six-senses-uluwatu-bali-45884269/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-armand-thieblemont-takes-on-sustainability-post-at-six-senses-uluwatu-bali-45884269/ Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali announced that Armand Thieblemont took on the post as its regional director for sustainability as of 1st June 2025. In this dual capacity, Thieblemont supports Six Senses sustainability strategy and operations across sister properties in Asia Pacific, w Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:21:21 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-chedi-hospitality-makes-its-japanese-debut-with-the-chedi-niseko-45884270/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-chedi-hospitality-makes-its-japanese-debut-with-the-chedi-niseko-45884270/ Long known for its emphasis on refined luxury and carefully considered aesthetics, Chedi Hospitality makes its long-anticipated entry into the Japanese market with The Chedi Niseko. The latest addition to the Chedi portfolio is an exclusive alpine development of a boutique hote Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:21:21 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-marriott-executive-apartments-opens-a-new-property-in-kuala-lumpur-45884267/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-marriott-executive-apartments-opens-a-new-property-in-kuala-lumpur-45884267/ Marriott Executive Apartments announced the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 14th August. This latest development is designed for globally minded travelers seeking the perfect balance of upscale living and personalised service. Nestled Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:21:18 +0530 https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-cebu-pacific-to-add-flights-to-several-domestic-routes-45884266/ https://www.josocho.com/news/travel-cebu-pacific-to-add-flights-to-several-domestic-routes-45884266/ Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific announced that it will add flight frequencies to key domestic destinations beginning 26th October. In a statement released on Wednesday, 13th August, the airline declared that it will increase flights between Clark and El Nido from 14 to Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:21:17 +0530