Algeria announced on Monday it is cutting taxes on tourism projects to entice business investors it can be a popular new holiday destination after emerging from years of violence. The country currently attracts only a trickle of foreign tourists even though it has thousands of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline and is only a short flight from Europe. Algeria has a shortage of high quality hotels, resorts and resorts because of attacks by militants, although these have abated in the past few years.
Tourism and Environment Minister announced reforms aimed at attracting investment including tax cuts for tourist companies, subsidized land, and low interest bank loans for tourism investments, reduced customs tariffs, and streamlined administrative procedures. Cheriff Rahmani acknowledged Algeria has not yet attained a world class level but said “We are going to put ourselves in a competitive position in relation to our neighbors in terms of Algeria’s attractiveness.”
The Batu Caves lie thirteen kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur in the appropriately titled suburb of Batu Caves. Inside is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, a popular god among the Tamil people. The temple was founded in 1891 by Tamil immigrants to Malaysia. The caves are one of Hindu’s holiest sites outside of India. The best time of year to visit the Batu C...
The Carlsberg Tower is Asia's tallest public observation tower. Tourists can enjoy a full 360 degree view from a height of 131 meters above sea level. This place has further enhanced the magnetism of the tourist industry of Singapore by its architectural masterpieces which include the Merlion Statue, a statue with a lion's head and the body of a fish. A climb up to the crown provides you a ...
Bali is famous for its rice paddy fields and a visit to Bali would be incomplete without a tour of one. The Tegallalang Rice Terrace is located about 5 kilometres to the north of Ubud, and from the highest point you can take in the breathtaking views of the paddy fields. There are more than one tour operators; you can ask your hotel reception for a brochure on the different operators for a bet...
Address: intersection of Nizami and Nazar Streets. Timings: 11am to 5pm. Known for the holy relics that it houses, including blocks of stone from the holiest church in Armenia that was razed, St George’s Church is held in high esteem by the Jolfa residents. The interior is simply treated, with subtle tile work that adds to an unseen element of beauty. ...