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Germany has ranked number one in the highly respected Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index (NBI), which annually examines the current reputation of 50 of the world’s leading and developing economies. It is the sixth time in a row that Germany has retained this spot. The UK and Canada are at the …

Got fishing, hiking or hot spring hunting on the mind? More than 80 per cent of Nevada is public land — the highest percentage among all states of the USA, which means this land literally is your land! Here are some exciting reasons to visit Nevada so you can explore …

Joseph Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer, IndiJo – the India representative for Visit Utah – discusses why Utah will appeal to the Indian traveller and what’s in store for the travel trade. Among the many opportunities in this western USA state are its remarkable natural beauty and film shooting sites. Hazel …

Bridging the industry-academia gap, InCanada.me is offering courses that are aligned with the skill set currently required by corporates of Quebec, Canada. Travel agents can use this programme to earn commissions per student acquired besides earning on the student’s visa application, air ticket and foreign exchange at the time of …

For the outdoorsman looking to get away from it all, Great Basin National Park in Nevada, USA, is the place to bump to the top of your to-do list. The park is known for its spectacular high elevation and mountainous terrain peppered with cascading streams, lakes and bristlecone pine trees …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has given the Department  of Tourism (DOT) Philippines a ‘Safe Travels’ stamp in recognition of its adoption of global health and hygiene standardised protocols. The ‘Safe Travels’ stamp from WTTC will ensure safe travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philippines is the 100th destination …

The mandatory enforcement of the Schengen entry-exit system by early 2022 is predicted to be the next frontier of border control, as 26 European countries embrace smart technologies. Manas Dwivedi Dedicated to improving the quality and security in government services, travel and border control, multinational technology firm Vision-Box hosted a …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received a global certification for its COVID-19 prevention measures, boosting the confidence of public transport riders and tourists. The achievement, which coincided with World Tourism Day, culminates Dubai government’s efforts to combat the pandemic and start the gradual return of tourism in the …

Dubai Tourism recently organised its first virtual Fam that saw the destination as well as Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) showcasing major attractions of the emirate, while also highlighting the safety and security protocols being followed post opening of the destination in early July. Nisha Verma Talking about …

Thinking of a family holiday but not sure if it’s safe? Here’s a personal account from one of our fellow industry colleagues who shares his family holiday experience. Shuja Bin Mehdi, B2B Manager, India, VisitBritain, drove from Delhi to Jaipur in August, and experienced the new normal first-hand. I took …