NTO

Re-discovering South Africa

Expecting a change in Indian traveller behavior, South African Tourism is promoting newer regions, going beyond Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. A large focus area for the national tourism board will also be to mobilize niche communities in India. This year, South African Tourism will be specifically targeting niche communities …

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VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica

South African Tourism’s first virtual roadshow titled ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ is slated to be held between October 20-22, 2021 and is expected to see participation from over 100 South African suppliers. Hazel Jain The three-day roadshow will include an exclusive CEO address to the top travel trade and corporate CEOs in India. …

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AlUla: The world’s masterpiece

In addition to focusing on leisure and MICE segments, AlUla will also leverage on the connection that Indian Muslims have for Saudi Arabia. It will be sold as a solo destination clubbed with key cities in Saudi Arabia and also promoted as a combo destination with neighboring countries like Oman, …

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Resurrecting the India market

With an extremely targeted marketing and communication approach, South African Tourism is ready to resurrect India as one of its top-performing source markets. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, discusses various strategies and offerings that the NTO has recreated to suit the changing traveller profile. Hazel Jain …

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SL accepts vaccinated travellers

Sri Lanka welcomes fully vaccinated travellers with the second shot taken at least 14 days before the trip, with no quarantine for those who test COVID negative on arrival in Sri Lanka.  All arriving travellers will have to go through a mandatory PCR test that will be conducted on arrival. …

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Conrad Maldives: India’s top bet

Carla Puverel, General Manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, shares why the resort is the perfect getaway for Indian travellers looking for a holistic leisure experience, while making sure that they cater to small group business as well. Nisha Verma Maldives has reopened for Indians after the devastating second wave of …

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Visa and travel checklist for South Africa

Travelling to South Africa or sending your clients there? Make sure you are armed with these important visa and travel guidelines before you book air tickets and accommodation. TT Bureau South Africa is now open to international leisure and business travellers from all over the globe, including India. Given the …

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A glimpse of luxury in Abu Dhabi

Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi recently organised a webinar to target the leisure market in India. Titled ‘Reunite #InAbu Dhabi, the exclusive presentation made the trade familiar with luxury experiences, iconic sights, Instagram-worthy locations and new destinations on the anvil in Abu Dhabi. NishaVerma In the introductory …

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SAT’s first virtual show

South African Tourism is all set to kick off the last quarter of 2021 with their maiden virtual roadshow titled ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ starting from 20th to 22nd October, 2021. Hazel Jain Capitalizing on high traveller intent to visit destination South Africa, a diverse South African trade delegation of about 100 suppliers …

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‘We expect to host more groups in Turkey’

As Turkey opens up to welcome fully vaccinated Indian travellers, we speak to H.E. Firat Sunel, Ambassador of Turkey to India and discuss tourism ties between both the counties. TT Bureau Q1. How do you plan to revive the tourism industry in Turkey post-pandemic? What are your short-term goals? As …

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