Nepal to waive climbing fees on 97 Himalayan peaks

The mountains are not currently popular climbing destinations, and are located in Nepal’s remote and poorly developed western provinces

Governments urge against all travel to Burkina Faso

The US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have issued the highest-level travel advisories for the West African country due to rising threats from terrorism, armed conflict, and widespread instability

Healix International opens new Australian office

The company has chosen Melbourne for its “strong economy, skilled workforce, and regional connectivity”

Over 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus reported in China

Guangdong province has recorded the highest number of cases of the mosquito-borne virus, prompting authorities to implement emergency containment measures

One Global partners with International SOS

Travel management firm One Global has chosen International SOS to strengthen support for its members and clients

British hair transplant patient dies in Turkey

The man, identified as Martyn Latchman, 38, fell ill during the preparatory phase of the operation, and died at a nearby hospital in Istanbul