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Cross signs new property in Bali

Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed a hotel management pact with PT. Grha Swahita (BIP Group), which will see Cross Paasha Bali Seminyak become a part of their portfolio from 1 January 2024 to offer one-of-a-kind experience, says Evan Burns, the Country Manager – Indonesia. Suhani Sood Cross Paasha Bali …

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‘India top on US visa priority’

The United States Commercial Service partnered with Discover Destinations to organise a tourism networking event in New Delhi recently. The event brought together important players in the US tourism industry and representatives from the Indian travel trade. Janice Alyosius The United States Commercial Service, the trade promotion arm of the …

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URBAN RESORT MAMAKA BY OVOLO GOES FULL THROTTLE WITH GOOD VIBRATIONS — Get ready to experience something new and fresh in the iconic Kuta – Legian area

New Delhi: After the long wait, Ovolo Hotels is excited to announce the complete launch of MAMAKA by Ovolo, the first urban resort in Bali which brings good vibrations back to the Kuta-Legian area; this marks the first Ovolo property in Indonesia and the first outside of Hong Kong and …

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MINISTRY OF HERITAGE AND TOURISM, SULTANATE OF OMAN HOSTED A 3 CITY SALES MISSION IN NOVEMBER

New Delhi: The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism organized a successful three-city sales mission in November, demonstrating its dedication to promoting travel and fortifying relationships. The Sales Mission, hosted by Oman Tourism, unfolded across the cities of Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Commencing with an engaging event in …

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‘We are working on visa issue’

Visa issues are affecting inbound tourism to Spain from India. José María Ridao, Ambassador, Embassy of Spain, New Delhi, says they are awaiting the Indian ministry’s approval to open a new consulate general in Bengaluru. Sara Haque Spain is one of the most popular Schengen destinations for Indian tourists. With …

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Macao emphasises on M!CE trait

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macao Government Tourism Office, highlights significance of Indian outbound travel market and discusses Macao’s offerings, including M!CE facilities and luxury experiences. She emphasises on Macao’s potential for M!CE and invites luxury travellers to experience its hotels and unique offerings. Janice Alyosius Maria Helena de …

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India No. 2 destination for Bali

While India ranks number five in terms of overall visitor arrivals for Indonesia, Indian travellers pushed it to number two when it came to Bali. That too without any direct flight. Ni Made Ayu Marthini, Deputy Minister for Marketing – Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, Indonesia, is hopeful that …

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France bets on sports tourism

France received 4,99,000 visitors from India in the first half until mid-June this year. The numbers from India are encouraging and possibly shoot up with the ongoing Rugby World Cup 2023 and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics, which is being promoted by Atout France India, along with DreamSetGo. Hazel Jain …

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Charting a collaborative course

Joel Katz, Managing Director (Australasia), CLIA, highlights how the global cruise tourism market has changed post COVID, some of the successful strategies being adopted by countries internationally for sustainable and responsible cruise tourism development, and the lessons that India can learn from them. Hazel Jain Joel Katz, MD (Australasia), CLIA, …

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