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KSA eyes 7.5 mn Indians by 2030

As Saudi Arabia continues its journey towards becoming a global tourism hub, it remains committed to fostering cultural exchange, economic growth, and mutual understanding with countries like India. The Kingdom, through its strategic initiatives, is poised to realise its vision of welcoming millions of visitors and unlocking the full potential …

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India numbers rising for Fiji

Robert Thompson, Executive Director of Regions, Tourism Fiji, says they want to put more focus on the India market, as Indians become one of the top subscribers of their Matai Specialist programme, aiming to boost tourist football. Hazel Jain Represented in India by Global Destinations, Tourism Fiji brings into sharper …

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Malaysia bullish on India biz

India’s share in Malaysia’s M!CE business is 48%, says Mohammad Isa Abdul Halim, Director, Meeting and Support Incentives, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, underscoring the importance of India market for them. Janice Alyosius Mohammad Isa Abdul Halim, Director, Meeting and Support Incentives, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), sheds light …

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Birmingham: A convenient gateway

Tom Screen, Aviation Director at Birmingham Airport, is keen on incentivising travel agents to book their clients via his airport. He discusses the convenience the airport offers to travellers, great air connections, and an average immigration processing time of eight minutes for non-EU nationals among other advantages. Hazel Jain With …

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Special fund attracts M!CE to Sydney

Business Events Sydney has launched a new fund for travel agents in India, owing to cost pressures on event planners across the region. Corporate and incentive events with 100-250 persons can apply for the new fund, which is available for a limited time and can be used to cover/ offset …

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Tourist count in Sarawak up

A little-known state in Malaysia, Sarawak saw a rise in the number of tourists from India after the TAFI annual convention it hosted in 2022. Sarawak Tourism is now eyeing a bigger chunk of the pie. Hazel Jain More than a year ago, Sharzede Datu HJ Salleh Askor, CEO, Sarawak …

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Oman eyes leisure & luxury biz

Saada Abdullah Saif Al Harthi, Director for Business Development, Oman Tourism, emphasises on their collaborations and initiatives for 2024, and outlines strategic plans aimed at enhancing Oman’s appeal to leisure and luxury travellers. Janice Alyosius Sharing the roadmap for Oman’s tourism’s future, Saada Abdullah Saif Al Harthi, Director for Business …

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Thailand on dais with new products

Thailand Tourism has geared up with multiple initiatives and projects to entice the Indian market. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), focusing on weddings and M!CE groups, presents coveted tourism offerings at its ‘Amazing Thailand’ event, organised recently in Delhi NCR. Amita Pandey The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented …

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