Tag Archives: Vinay Malhotra

How the travel ecosystem may evolve in the ‘new’ normal

Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the expected growth in the tourism and travel industry, one cannot deny the indispensable role travel still plays in our lives and in the economy of many countries. Travel will bounce back as borders start opening up again, but the way one travels …

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VFS’ Italy Global app from Feb

VFS Global, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, will launch the ‘Italy Global’ App on February 1, to facilitate a seamless visa process for Indian travellers heading to the European nation or those interested in doing business there. Anupriya Bishnoi The previous year was a record one for …

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Polish visa in Delhi & Mumbai

The Embassy of Republic of Poland in India and VFS Global have signed a contract under which the latter will provide visa services for Poland in India through its centres in Delhi and Mumbai. Manas Dwivedi Residents of India can now apply for a Polish visa through VFS Global. Its …

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New decade, fresh hope

The previous year may have been a tumultuous one for the travel and tourism sector across its many segments, from aviation to hospitality and from technology to allied services, but the present one seems absolutely promising. We wish the trade the very best for the new decade! Siddhanta Sharma, President …

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Offbeat locales in demand: VFS

Reaching the milestone of processing 200 million visa applications globally since its inception, VFS Global is increasing its outreach to travel partners for process-related information to ensure they are well-equipped. Manas Dwivedi Q. What are your thoughts on achieving this milestone? This milestone is the result of the continued faith …

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70% growth for Slovakia

With a total of three VFS Global’s visa application centres in India, Slovakia saw a 70 per cent increase in Indian arrivals in 2018, with leisure tourism on the rise. Hazel Jain Ivan Lancaric, Ambassador of Slovakia to India, based in New Delhi, was recently in Mumbai to officially inaugurate …

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Lithuania enters VFS fold

VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in New Delhi to cater to travellers from India visiting the European country. Along with Delhi, the services are available in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Manas Dwivedi Julius Pranevicius, Ambassador of Lithuania to India and Giedrius KaXakevicius, Director of the Consular Department, Ministry …

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VFS cautions against visa fraud

VFS Global urges travel agents to be aware of fake visa and immigration scam by fraudsters posing as VFS employees and enlists these telltale signs that they need to be aware of. n recent months, VFS Global, that partners with 52 client governments worldwide to provide visa services, has been …

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