Tag Archives: China

SA tests e-visa for India

In an effort to double its numbers from India by 2030, South Africa’s tourism ministry recently announced an e-visa regime for Indian passport holders on a pilot basis. The project was launched in the fourth week of January 2020. Hazel Jain South African Tourism recently concluded the 17th edition of …

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MOT to focus on new markets

Mulling plans to introduce a new promotional campaign for overseas marketing, Ministry of Tourism is looking to focus on new markets such as China and Japan, while strengthening its presence in traditional ones. Manas Dwivedi Sharing the ministry’s plans and targets, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), …

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‘Promote China to Indians’

During a joint promotion campaign with China National Tourist Office, TAFI – North India encouraged its members to sell China, especially for MiCE and leisure tourism. TT Bureau Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) – North India and China Tourist Office (CNTO) organised a cultural seminar in New Delhi, with …

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India high-value market for NZ

Tourism New Zealand has started exploring newer markets in the country as visitor arrivals from India double within four years. Steven Dixon, Regional Manager (South & South East Asia), Tourism New Zealand, reveals more. TT Bureau Q. What makes India a priority market for you? India remains a key market …

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Relaxed PAP norms for foreigners

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has relaxed the Protected Area Permit (PAP) for foreigners visiting Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, except for those from Pakistan, Afghanisthan and China. TT Bureau The Protected Area Permit (PAP) will be valid for five years. These areas constitute some of the most pristine locations …

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Travstarz ups tech game

After the acquisition of stakes in Travstarz Global Group by RezB2B, Travstarz has strengthened its technology arm to boost productivity. TT Bureau Travstarz Global Group is known for its quality services and competitive pricing for destinations, believes the company’s Managing Director, Pankaj Nagpal. Elaborating on the recent developments, Nagpal explains, …

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Innstant solutions for agents

Integrating with all segments of the industry, Innstant Group provides global travel solutions using its own proprietary technology. TT Bureau Operating in different parts of the world ranging from China, Brazil, Ireland to Australia, Innstant Group is quite diverse with its multi-lingual platform as it serves partners in 16 different …

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Iris Reps ventures into China

Iris Reps is set to boost its business and have started the year with individual projects for Henan Tourism, China in India. TT Bureau Representing some of the most esteemed hospitality and tourism brands in the country, Iris Reps is aiming for growth in the near future. Alefiya Singh, Director, …

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Incredible India 2.0 at ITB

Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, MOT shares the details of the ministry’s plans for ITB, where they will also unveil the first film under the Incredible India 2.0 campaign. NISHA VERMA The Ministry of Tourism is doing a big pitch at ITB this year, says Suman Billa. “We crossed 10 million …

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Emerging markets on MOT radar

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is undertaking aggressive marketing and promotional campaigns under a restructured scheme. With a thematic and market specific Incredible India 2.0 campaign, the ministry is targeting emerging markets like Japan, Spain, China and Russia. ANKITA SAXENA This year at ITB Berlin, the delegation from …

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