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DOT holds meet for Philippine visa reforms

New Delhi: In anticipation of the surge of foreign tourists coming into the Philippines this summer season following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s directive for implementation of electronic visa systems, Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, initiated a high-level convergence meeting with the heads and representatives of …

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Oman reports successful ITB 2023

New Delhi: A large delegation from Oman, headed by His Excellency Salim Al Mahrouqi, the Minister of Heritage and Tourism, participated at the ITB Berlin 2023 in the German capital from 7-9 March 2023. A total of 38 exhibitors from local tour operators to tourism projects to hotels and Oman’s …

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Hong Kong has something for all

Hong Kong Tourism Board is welcoming visitors with programs tailored to leisure, business, and MICE travellers. Aiming to promote Hong Kong effectively, the Board has launched the ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign offering 500,000 free tickets, with a special allocation for India. Janice Alyosius Hong Kong is a unique destination that …

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KSA keen on biz with India

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offers diverse experiences for different segments of Indian market. Good connectivity between the two nations and the kingdom’s stopover program adds to the visitors’ conveniences. Janice Alyosius India is a country with a rich history and culture that has had long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia for …

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An experience called Printemps

Romain Bernard, Deputy Director (Business Development), Printemps Paris, who was in Mumbai recently to meet important members of the travel trade, highlights why shopping at Printemps Paris, one of the most iconic department stores in the heart of Paris, is not just an activity, but an experience! Hazel Jain It …

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Time to cash in on changing trends

Sumit Prakash, Country Director, India and South Asia, Collinson, discusses how the emerging travel trends are influencing customer expectations and brand preferences, and what actions brands can take to better engage with their customers, aligned with the return of travel. Hazel Jain What are some of the key 2023 trends …

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All eyes now on China opening

As China gets ready to travel again, the forecast is that it will reach 2019 numbers of outbound travellers by 2024. How does that pan out for India needs to be seen, both in terms of attracting a huge chunk of Chinese travellers and making sure that India’s outbound potential …

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Time to celebrate achievements of Filipino women

New Delhi: International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to recognize the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. In the Philippines, women have played a significant role in the tourism industry, contributing to the growth and development of the sector. Let us see how the Philippines celebrates …

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Time to celebrate achievements of Filipino women

New Delhi: International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world to recognize the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. In the Philippines, women have played a significant role in the tourism industry, contributing to the growth and development of the sector. Let us see how the Philippines celebrates …

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