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‘Switzerland of Asia’

Sadhguru, who was recently visiting Nepal and Mt. Kailash, emphasised on earmarking Nepal’s tourism industry as a priority sector by the government. Jagadish Vasudev, venerated as Sadhguru in Nepal for darshan of the holy Mt. Kailash.  He had the darshan from Limi Valley of Humla District from Karnali Province in …

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Abu Dhabi puts MICE at centre stage

The Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, recently organised an educational webinar focusing on MICE titled ‘Rediscover MICE in Abu Dhabi’ which presented the emirate’s various MICE offerings. Abu Dhabi is not a one-day destination.  There are offerings, for upto 11 days, based on client requirements. Nisha Verma …

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Nepal Beyond the mountains

Dr.DhananjayRegmi, Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), shares how they are using the pandemic as an opportunity to change the image of Nepal, while ensuring that the country’s tourism manpower stays afloat by providing them with alternate employment till the sector revives. NishaVerma When the entire world was closed …

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Sri Lanka opens up

SL has reopened for vaccinated Indian tourists, accepting all vaccines, including Covaxin with a mandatory insurance policy for all the tourists. Janice Alyosius Fully vaccinated Indian tourists can move freely around Sri Lanka, after an, on-arrival test, as the country reopens its borders to India. Only fully vaccinated Indians who …

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Langkawi: A perfect place to unwind

Langkawi is not being called The Jewel of Kedah for nothing. Turquoise water surrounds the glimmering powdery sands making this spectacular island as one of Malaysia’s top holiday destinations. Langkawi also has a duty-free status which means you can shop your heart out here! Not only it is a paradise …

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Abu Dhabi invests in training

To celebrate the first anniversary of Abu Dhabi Specialists E-learning programme, the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi has introduced new modules and markets to this innovative training scheme. The Abu Dhabi Specialists E-learning programme was unveiled last year as part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s response to the …

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#ThailandBetterTogether

Tourism Authority of Thailand, India, has announced the launch of ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign pan India. Nisha Verma Vachirachai Sirisumpan, Director, TAT, New Delhi Office, shares, “This is 2nd campaign for travel agent engagement after a successful and well received ‘Together Thailand’ campaign last year. The objective of …

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Singapore: Re-inventing itself again

Singapore Tourism Board recently conducted a mega virtual event for its trade partners, thereby raising the bar and setting new standards for the travel industry in organising a virtual event. GB Srithar, its Regional Director (India, Middle East and South Asia), tells us more. Hazel Jain What was the idea …

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Spain picks its webinar winners!

The Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai completed another of its hour-long webinar series in July that was exclusively designed for the Indian travel trade. Nine individuals who attended all the three webinars and participated in the educational quiz won Amazon gift vouchers.They share their experience and celebrate their win. …

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