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Panoply of offerings at West Midlands

From interesting cities to delightful towns oozing natural beauty, coupled with stretches of opens spaces, West  Midlands and its areas are perfect for those looking for interesting experiences, activities and Instagram-able locations with their loved ones and family. It’s a destination that has it all. Nisha Verma West Midlands, one …

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What European DMCs want

PATA India recently invited leading marketing and PR organisation from Europe, called Representation Plus, to share their views and information about market readiness for tourism to India. Titled ‘Destination India: A European Perspective & Opportunities’ it saw speakers from four important source markets—UK & Ireland, France, Spain and Italy. Nisha …

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Malaysia says #WeMissYou

Tourism Malaysia is gearing up to welcome more tourists and has devised a unique campaign called #WeMissYou campaign ahead of the reopening of its international borders that is expected after 90 per cent complete inoculation nationwide. As the world slowly opens up for domestic and cross-border travel, Malaysia is also …

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Re-discovering South Africa

Expecting a change in Indian traveller behavior, South African Tourism is promoting newer regions, going beyond Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. A large focus area for the national tourism board will also be to mobilize niche communities in India. This year, South African Tourism will be specifically targeting niche communities …

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VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica

South African Tourism’s first virtual roadshow titled ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ is slated to be held between October 20-22, 2021 and is expected to see participation from over 100 South African suppliers. Hazel Jain The three-day roadshow will include an exclusive CEO address to the top travel trade and corporate CEOs in India. …

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AlUla: The world’s masterpiece

In addition to focusing on leisure and MICE segments, AlUla will also leverage on the connection that Indian Muslims have for Saudi Arabia. It will be sold as a solo destination clubbed with key cities in Saudi Arabia and also promoted as a combo destination with neighboring countries like Oman, …

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Resurrecting the India market

With an extremely targeted marketing and communication approach, South African Tourism is ready to resurrect India as one of its top-performing source markets. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, discusses various strategies and offerings that the NTO has recreated to suit the changing traveller profile. Hazel Jain …

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SL accepts vaccinated travellers

Sri Lanka welcomes fully vaccinated travellers with the second shot taken at least 14 days before the trip, with no quarantine for those who test COVID negative on arrival in Sri Lanka.  All arriving travellers will have to go through a mandatory PCR test that will be conducted on arrival. …

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Conrad Maldives: India’s top bet

Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, shares why the resort is the perfect getaway for Indian travellers looking for a holistic leisure experience, while making sure that they cater to small group business as well. Nisha Verma Maldives has reopened for Indians after the devastating second wave of …

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Visa and travel checklist for South Africa

Travelling to South Africa or sending your clients there? Make sure you are armed with these important visa and travel guidelines before you book air tickets and accommodation. TT Bureau South Africa is now open to international leisure and business travellers from all over the globe, including India. Given the …

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