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<title>Bangladesh, India move to restore full visa services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dhaka has already resumed issuing all categories of visas to Indian nationals, while New Delhi is preparing to gradually scale up visa operations for Bangladeshi citizens ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:37:26 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>US Embassy in Dhaka issues reminder on proper use of B1/B2 visas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The embassy stated that a visitor visa permits certain limited business-related activities like attending conferences, participating in meetings or negotiating contracts ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:11:07 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Bangladesh, Sri Lanka emphasise stronger tourism, connectivity ties</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Coordinated tourism initiatives, could significantly raise visitor numbers and promote richer cultural exchange between the two countries ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:56:39 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Indian visa process for Bangladeshis to normalise soon: Khalil</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ He made the statement while responding to a written question from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Iqbal during the 23rd sitting of the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:26:56 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
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<title>Dhaka, Male discuss stronger tourism ties</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Both sides emphasised strengthening bilateral relations and explored avenues for collaboration in tourism development ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:41:21 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Global security expert offers travel guidance amid Mideast crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Seth Krummrich, vice-president at Global Guardian and a retired US Army colonel with two decades of experience in the Middle East, advises avoiding travel unless it is essential ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:39:45 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>8 Unesco World Heritage Sites in Asia you need to visit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ From ancient settlements and sacred temples to vast forests and underground marvels, each of these lesser-known places has its glorious own story to tell ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:15:10 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>World Heritage Sites, limestone caves, dramatic pinnacles, Unesco Global Geopark, Kinabalu Park, Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Taj Mahal, India</media:keywords>
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<title>Kuala Lumpur gears up for major labour day music tourism boost</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Organised by Tourism Malaysia, the three-day festival will be held in Bukit Bintang from April 30 to May 2, forming a key part of the broader Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign aimed at boosting international and domestic arrivals ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:58:09 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang, Malaysia, travel, tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Kashmir tourism yet to recover even after one year of Pahalgam attack</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The April 22, 2025 attack in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam, which killed 25 tourists and a local resident, brought the region’s booming tourism industry to an abrupt halt ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:29:42 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pahalgam, kashmir, India, tourism, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar</media:keywords>
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<title>TIKA completes tourism education training in Cox’s Bazar</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/tika-completes-tourism-education-training-in-coxs-bazar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A total of 46 participants, including tourism educators, industry representatives, government officials, and students, attended the 40-hour training programme ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:04:21 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TIKA, Turkey, Bangladesh, Cox&#039;s Bazar, tourism, education, training</media:keywords>
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<title>Smart travel: What to pack for comfy summer trips</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/smart-travel-what-to-pack-for-comfy-summer-trips</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Experts stress the importance of carrying a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:53:15 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>travel, summer, trip, sunglass</media:keywords>
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<title>Things to do in New York for first&#45;timers</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/things-to-do-in-new-york-for-first-timers-528</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are lots of fun things to do in NYC. It’s a global center of culture, business, and technology, and it’s full of nice restaurants, stores, museums, and famous landmarks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:08:29 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Statue of Liberty, New York City, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Museum &amp; Memorial, American Museum of Natural History, Times Square, Vessel, Hudson Yards, Manhattan</media:keywords>
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<title>Indian visa for Bangladeshis resumes next week</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/indian-visa-for-bangladeshis-resumes-next-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bangladesh-India both sides held constructive discussions in New Delhi recently ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:44:13 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>India, Bangladeshi, visa, medical visa</media:keywords>
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<title>Hajj pilgrims cautioned against carrying banned items</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/hajj-pilgrims-cautioned-against-carrying-banned-items</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabian regulations strictly forbid pilgrims from carrying items such as narcotic substances, tobacco leaves, jarda, gul, betel leaves, dried fish, cooked food, and other perishable goods in their luggage ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:41:20 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hajj, pilgrims, Saudi Arabia, Religious Affairs Ministry, Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad), Minister</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa expiry date doesn&amp;apos;t determine length of stay: US</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/visa-expiry-date-doesnt-determine-length-of-stay-us</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/visa-expiry-date-doesnt-determine-length-of-stay-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The authorised length of stay for international visitors in the United States is not determined by the expiration date on their B1/B2 visitor visa, but rather by the immigration officer present at the port of entry upon arrival ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:35:39 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, CBP, B1/B2 visa, United States</media:keywords>
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<title>How Iran war reshaping global tourism</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/how-iran-war-reshaping-global-tourism</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ To continue being attractive destinations, these countries need to guarantee connectivity and stability, both of which are seriously jeopardised by the ongoing conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:49:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, USA, Israel, global Tourism, Doha, Dubai, Qatar, Abu Dhabi</media:keywords>
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<title>Zero Waste Day: Global tourism leaders convene to launch &amp;apos;Recipe of Change&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/zero-waste-day-global-tourism-leaders-convene-to-launch-recipe-of-change</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/zero-waste-day-global-tourism-leaders-convene-to-launch-recipe-of-change</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The initiative has already gained support from major global players ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:37:49 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UN, food waste, food, beverage, tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>Dubai tourism plunges up to 80% amid regional conflict</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dubai-tourism-plunges-up-to-80-amid-regional-conflict</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The city welcomed 19.59 million international visitors last year, making it one of the world’s most visited destinations; but since the begining of the US-Israel agressive war on Iran on 28 February, the number of tourists drastically declined ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:36:24 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US, Israel, war, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>Pros and cons of slow travel</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/pros-and-cons-of-slow-travel-movement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ More and more travelers are opting for immersive, unhurried experiences, seeking deeper connections with the destinations they visit ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:10:11 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tariq Al Banna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Slow travel, Thailand, India Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, destination, visit, India, Japan</media:keywords>
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<title>22 countries urge immediate action to open Strait of Hormuz to resolve travel, tourism crisis</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/22-countries-urge-immediate-action-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-to-resolve-travel-tourism-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE Joins UK, France, Japan, Canada, Bahrain, and sixteen other countries in issuing a joint statement calling for immediate action to cease Iran’s strikes and open the Strait of Hormuz as the choke has put a stop to supply of roughly 20% of the world’s oil ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:55:55 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strait, Hormuz, UAE, Iran, waterway, tourism, middle east, instability, global travel</media:keywords>
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<title>Travel alert 2026: 33 countries under warning as ME conflict disrupts global tourism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the crisis escalates, the impact on tourism and travel planning is undeniable ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:03:51 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourists, tourism, travel, alert, impact, warning, disruptions</media:keywords>
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<title>Many countries expect hammering impact on travel, tourism amid escalating ME crisis</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/many-countries-expect-hammering-impact-on-travel-tourism-amid-escalating-middle-east-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Israel&#039;s March 18 airstrikes on South Pars Natural Gas Field in Iran may reduce gas output by nearly 12%, triggering a surge in energy prices ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:19:44 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Qatar, Saudi Arabia, US, Japan, Turkey, travel, South Pars Natural Gas Field, tourism, impact, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>German Embassy reminds applicants to apply from country of residence</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/german-embassy-reminds-applicants-to-apply-from-country-of-residence</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/german-embassy-reminds-applicants-to-apply-from-country-of-residence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Visa applicants must submit their applications from the country where they reside, reiterating jurisdiction rules for processing requests ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:10:37 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>German, embassy, statement, applicant, residence</media:keywords>
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<title>Vietnam welcomes nearly 4.7 million international tourists in first two months of 2026</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/vietnam-welcomes-nearly-47-million-international-tourists-in-first-two-months-of-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ International arrivals to Vietnam topped 4.7 million in January and February, driven by rising travel demand from South Korea, China and other Asian markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:05:54 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism</media:keywords>
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<title>USA Freedom Plane showcases America&amp;apos;s founding documents on national tour</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/usa-freedom-plane-showcases-americas-founding-documents-on-national-tour</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This educational initiative aims to bring these influential documents closer to citizens across the country, many of whom cannot travel to Washington, DC ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:46:12 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>USA, US Freedom Plane, History, national tour</media:keywords>
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<title>US suspends embassy services in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Several US diplomatic missions across the Middle East have suspended operations following escalating regional tensions and security incidents ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:21:48 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Qatar extends validity of all entry visas by one month</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/qatar-extends-validity-of-all-entry-visas-by-one-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The visa validity extension is contingent on the evolving situation and may be further extended if necessary ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:19:24 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Qatar, visa, extension</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa operations for Bangladeshis to restore gradually: Indian HC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The High Commissioner emphasised the deep trade ties between the two neighbouring countries, saying India would work jointly with Bangladesh’s new government to further expand bilateral trade ]]></description>
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<title>Bangladesh Proposes Digital Matchmaking Platform to Boost Skilled Workforce Recruitment in Japan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and friendly ties between the two countries ]]></description>
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<title>Bangladesh–India–Tripura bus service resumes after 18&#45;month suspension</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Agartala–Dhaka–Kolkata route restarted at around noon yesterday, with a bus operated by the Tripura Road Transport Corporation departing for Dhaka after completing immigration formalities at the Akhaura land border ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:08:18 +0600</pubDate>
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<title>Saudi Arabia Issues 1.4m Visas for Bangladeshis, 750,000 for Work</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H bin Abiyah on Sunday said that his country has issued 750,000 work visas and altogether 1.4 mn visas for Bangladeshi citizens in 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:11:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Saudi Arabia, Ambassador, Bangladesh, work visa</media:keywords>
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<title>Indian Visa Services to be Fully Normalised Soon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indian visa processing under various categories, including tourist visas, will be expedited and restored to full normalcy soon, said officials ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:07:48 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bangladesh, India, Visa, Tourism, Global Tourism, bilateral relations</media:keywords>
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<title>Bangladesh Introduces Visa&#45;on&#45;Arrival for North Koreans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ North Korean passport holders can now obtain visas at designated entry points in Bangladesh, instead of the earlier requirement to secure visas in advance through Bangladeshi embassies or consulates ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:40:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North Korea, Bangladesh, on-arrival visa, tourism, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Global Tourism Leaders gather in Nairobi as Industry Faces Climate, Crisis and Recovery Challenges</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The summit from Feb 16 to 18 brings together ministers, global policymakers, researchers, investors and industry executives to rethink the future of travel beyond national boundaries ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:40:21 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Kenya, Nairobi, Global Tourism Resilience Day, Climate volatility</media:keywords>
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<title>Bali Becomes World’s Top Travel Destination for 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ranking is based on the volume and quality of traveller reviews collected throughout 2025, reflecting feedback from real visitors across the globe ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:23:23 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Indonesia, Bali, TripAdviser</media:keywords>
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<title>Greenland: A Land of Ice, Adventure and Stunning Landscapes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, is the world’s largest island offering an unforgettable as well as breathtaking natural beauty, both in summer and winter ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:20:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
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<title>Vienna Records Best&#45;ever Tourism Year as Visitor Spending Surges</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Long-haul demand and major events are fuelling the Austrian capital’s drive for higher-value, sustainable tourism ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:31:03 +0600</pubDate>
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