Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), New Delhi office is set to organise its first virtual B2B event for India market – Korea Travel Expo – from June 22-24 this year. Young-Geul Choi, Director, Korea Tourism Organization, New Delhi office, shares what to expect at the event. Nisha Verma Over 15 regional …
Read More »Abu Dhabi is aBuzz
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has appointed Buzz Travel Marketing as its new India representative. Nisha Verma The Buzz-DCT Abu Dhabi three-year partnership will be aimed at supporting stakeholders and further enhancing Abu Dhabi’s long-standing involvement with the Indian market. It will also focus on strengthening Abu …
Read More »Hong Kong Convention ambassadors team up to make city the place to meet
Over 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong have joined forces with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) as Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors to promote the city as the premier choice for regional and global Meetings, Incentive trips, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) events. The HKTB has …
Read More »STB cruising towards recovery
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently held its CruiseWorld India 2021 event to share destination updates, rally the trade and share expert insights on how the travel trade can grow and recover their business when travel and cruising resumes. The event themed, ‘Charting our Pathway to Cruise Recovery’was aimed to …
Read More »#WeMissYou, says Malaysia
Collaborating with the virtual Gulf Travel Show (GTS) for a second consecutive year, Tourism Malaysia says it wants to renew existing partnerships while seeking new connections in India, one of its key source markets. Manas Dwivedi In an interaction at GTS 2021, the Malaysian tourism board shared its plans on …
Read More »Saudi – the true home of Arabia
Saudi is a country of extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Still largely unexplored by international visitors, the country offers a dizzying array of experiences for the curious traveller. This list of Saudi’s must-visit destinations offers visitors a journey they’ve never imagined. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the …
Read More »CruiseWorld India re-engages trade
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) India successfully concluded CruiseWorld India 2021, recording 300+ attendees. At the virtual event themed ‘Charting our Pathway to Cruise Recovery’, GB Srithar, Regional Director of India, Middle East and South Asia, STB, apprised the trade on initiatives taken by Singapore to make cruise travel safe and …
Read More »From Falafel and Sushi to Pasta, here’s why Abu Dhabi is a great place to take your tastebuds on holiday
Something we truly miss about travel is the scrumptious food! A variety of delectable dishes, local and international cuisines and, of course, eating at world-class restaurants helmed by celebrity chefs. Being homebound during the pandemic has left us reminiscing about the pure joy of travelling and experiencing new cultures, cuisines, …
Read More »Philippines a premier dive destination
Themed ‘Our Sea, Our Story’, the three-day Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2021 was conducted virtually by Department of Tourism (DOT) Philippines to help support and sustain the country’s dive industry. Manas Dwivedi In her opening remarks, Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Tourism Secretary, Department of Tourism, Philippines, said, “This is the largest …
Read More »‘We expect 2022 to be a stellar year’
Speaking about the eleventh-biggest market in terms of spend for the UK, VisitBritain CEO, Sally Balcombe, expects that India will climb up to the NTO’s top 10 list soon given the market’s growth trajectory. The pent-up demand to travel among Indians is expected to be a driving force. Hazel Jain …
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