With the acceptance of Covaxin for entry into Spain and with the majority of Spanish population fully vaccinated, the European destination is bound to climb popularity charts for Indians once again, especially since the Consulate General of Spain in Mumbai is processing visas in one day! Hazel Jain To take …
Read More »Abu Dhabi taps M!CE & leisure
H.E. Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, deliberates on how they are preparing to welcome Indian tourists, as Abu Dhabi opens its doors to global travellers. Nisha Verma The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi …
Read More »Organisers must commit resources
GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East, and South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board, speaks about Singapore’s preparedness for the safe resumption of M!CE events. He also highlights the role that technology, as well as the government, plays in this effort. Hazel Jain What is the significance of successfully holding the …
Read More »1,900+ buyers at SAT virtual show
South African Tourism’s maiden virtual roadshow ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ concluded successfully with 99 South African suppliers as part of the delegation who exhibited their products from 20th to 22nd October 2021. Of them, over 41 were exhibiting in India for the first time and they showcased their products to more than 1,900 …
Read More »Training for key markets
Timing the launch of its new Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) well, Tourism Australia witnessed as many as 3,884 new registrations from India since March 2020. Hazel Jain What are some of the new elements in the new version of the Specialist Program? The Aussie Specialist Program (ASP) has been …
Read More »Panoply of offerings at West Midlands
From interesting cities to delightful towns oozing natural beauty, coupled with stretches of opens spaces, West Midlands and its areas are perfect for those looking for interesting experiences, activities and Instagram-able locations with their loved ones and family. It’s a destination that has it all. Nisha Verma West Midlands, one …
Read More »What European DMCs want
PATA India recently invited leading marketing and PR organisation from Europe, called Representation Plus, to share their views and information about market readiness for tourism to India. Titled ‘Destination India: A European Perspective & Opportunities’ it saw speakers from four important source markets—UK & Ireland, France, Spain and Italy. Nisha …
Read More »Malaysia says #WeMissYou
Tourism Malaysia is gearing up to welcome more tourists and has devised a unique campaign called #WeMissYou campaign ahead of the reopening of its international borders that is expected after 90 per cent complete inoculation nationwide. As the world slowly opens up for domestic and cross-border travel, Malaysia is also …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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