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Oman eyes Indian MICE

After a thunderous response from India’s leisure market, Oman is keen to attract the MICE market, which already ranks in the top five source market for corporate groups. Just over a year old now, the Oman Convention Bureau—established and supervised by the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman — is …

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TCEB extends campaign for agents

After recording overwhelming response to its ‘Convene in Paradise’ campaign from India, the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau has extended it for another year for trade. HAZEL JAIN When the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launched its campaign ‘Convene in Paradise’ in India to encourage MICE agents and corporate …

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Glimpse of China’s Sanya

A group of tour operators, airlines, hoteliers from Sanya, China, held a promotional event in the capital to raise awareness about the destination and the new flight linking the two cities. On the occasion of the launch of China Southern Airlines’ flight between New Delhi and Sanya, a tropical destination …

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Aussies roll out red carpet for Indians

ITM 2017 witnessed a record 200 delegates congregating in Pune, Maharashtra, over 4 days of business meetings. Brent Anderson, Regional General Manager, South/South East Asia, Tourism Australia, shares why this year’s ITM Pune was bigger and how Tourism Australia has been driving growth from the Indian market.’ SHAHZAD BAGWAN Q …

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Spain promotes Canary Islands

Encouraged by crossing the 100,000 arrival mark from India, the Tourism Office of Spain, along with Pullmantur Cruises, is expanding its product base, with a focus on the Canary Islands, to appeal to a larger outbound market. HAZEL JAIN The Tourism Office of Spain in Mumbai recently conducted a workshop …

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Israel aggressively marketing in India

Israel’s Ministry of Tourism organised its second roadshow in 2017 in India and travelled to six cities across the country, where they showcased their products through B2B workshops. NISHA VERMA Hassan Madah, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism India, led the delegation for the roadshow and revealed their growth story in …

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Badung Tourism picks India rep

The Badung Tourism Promotions Board, Indonesia, has trained its eyes on India for this. The appointment of an India representative shows its commitment to the market. Hazel Jain The Badung Regency of Bali in Indonesia has increased its focus on India and will be putting in extra efforts to develop …

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Gems that make Dubai dazzle

A land with countless wonders which continues to add more to its list. Here’s just a little on just a few of the attractions that make Dubai a favourite among Indians. The Helicopter Tour Thrill your senses as you fly over one of the iconic cities of the world in …

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Experience pure delight @ NZ

With the country’s exemplary 100% Pure New Zealand campaign, Steven Dixon, Tourism New Zealand’s Regional Manager — South and South East Asia, expects to continue seeing double-digit growth in arrivals from India to New Zealand year-on-year. NISHA VERMA The 2017 edition of Tourism New Zealand’s flagship B2B event—Kiwi Link, was …

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Park your stress here

Taking fun to a totally new level in the region, Dubai proves to be a holistic leisure destination that has something for everyone, irrespective of age and demography. Let’s take a look at few of the leisure points that makes Dubai one of the most sought-after holiday destinations. The Burj …

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