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Visa issues are affecting inbound tourism to Spain from India. José María Ridao, Ambassador, Embassy of Spain, New Delhi, says they are awaiting the Indian ministry’s approval to open a new consulate general in Bengaluru. Sara Haque Spain is one of the most popular Schengen destinations for Indian tourists. With …

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macao Government Tourism Office, highlights significance of Indian outbound travel market and discusses Macao’s offerings, including M!CE facilities and luxury experiences. She emphasises on Macao’s potential for M!CE and invites luxury travellers to experience its hotels and unique offerings. Janice Alyosius Maria Helena de …

While India ranks number five in terms of overall visitor arrivals for Indonesia, Indian travellers pushed it to number two when it came to Bali. That too without any direct flight. Ni Made Ayu Marthini, Deputy Minister for Marketing – Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy, Indonesia, is hopeful that …

France received 4,99,000 visitors from India in the first half until mid-June this year. The numbers from India are encouraging and possibly shoot up with the ongoing Rugby World Cup 2023 and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics, which is being promoted by Atout France India, along with DreamSetGo. Hazel Jain …

Joel Katz, Managing Director (Australasia), CLIA, highlights how the global cruise tourism market has changed post COVID, some of the successful strategies being adopted by countries internationally for sustainable and responsible cruise tourism development, and the lessons that India can learn from them. Hazel Jain Joel Katz, MD (Australasia), CLIA, …

New Delhi: As the world prepares for the yuletide season, the Philippines takes its unique place in the spotlight with its heartwarming traditions and festive events. Here are some of the most wonderful things to do during the holiday season in this tropical paradise. Join Simbang Gabi Kickstart your Filipino …

New Delhi: Cross Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the ‘Lapathon’ event by ‘Shuffle and Strides’, held on 16-17 September, which aimed to raise crucial funds for mental health initiatives across Indonesia. As a proud sponsor, Cross Hotels & Resorts demonstrated its commitment to supporting …

New Delhi: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, recently played host to a remarkable mega trade Familiarization (FAM) trip, welcoming 14 trade partners from across India. This six-night tour showcased the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Oman, featuring prominent destinations such as Jebel Akhdar, Wahiba Sands, Salalah, …

Now that the travel business has levelled off and reached a plateau, countries are trying to cash in on the momentum for further growth by adding to the infrastructure and offerings. NTOs in India are attempting to push their numbers Inder Raj Ahluwalia Christine Mukharji, Country Manager, Austrian National Tourist …

Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to the Indian market paints a promising future for Indian tourists seeking to explore the vibrant and culturally rich nation, says Datuk Musa, Deputy Director General of Promotion for Malaysia. Janice Alyosius India, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse population, has always been a captivating market …