Financial Express Shamsul Alam, Bangladesh Minister of State for Planning stated that he is in favour of visa-free travel for students in the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) countries, as the neighboring nation strives to become illiteracy-free by 2041. Addressing the valedictory session of the …
Indian travel trade welcomes visa-related relaxations by various nations: TAAI
Travel World India has always been one of the biggest source market of travellers to various nations across the globe. On one hand, where inbound tourism is on the rise, parallelly an upward trend can be seen in the outbound travel numbers, be it in …
Vietnam witnesses surge in international arrivals in first 5 months of this year
Travel World Vietnam witnessed more than 365,300 international arrivals in the first five months of this year, a 4.5-fold increase from the same period in 2021, the General Statistics Office said recently. In the period, visitors entering the country via air travel accounted for around …
Japan, wary of foreign ‘bad manners’, cautiously eases borders to aid tourism
Hindustan Times Japan’s easing of a two-year ban on foreign tourists seeks to balance the enormous economic importance of tourism with concerns that travellers would trigger a Covid outbreak, insiders say. Under the decision, Japan will allow in a limited number of foreign tourists on …
Biometrics not required for visa applicants to Turkey
Travel Trade Journal Gateway Management on Friday announced that visa applicants to Turkey are no longer required to submit their biometrics at Gateway visa centers in India and Nepal. According to a directive from The Ministry of Turkey, effective May 27, 2022, Turkey visa applicants …
South Korea reopens for Indian travellers
Travel Trade Journal As leisure travel is re-opening across the globe, South Korea is all set to welcome outbound travellers from India post two years of the COVID-19 Pandemic hitting the world. Indian travellers can now apply for a short-term (C-3) visa which allows foreigners …
UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley Of Flowers’ Opens On June 1
Travel Trends Today The sylvan surroundings of Uttarakhand are the best bet for tourists who look for a respite from their hectic schedule. And, with the extreme heatwave scorching most parts of the country, it will be a welcome break when the Valley of Flowers …
Hong Kong Tourism Board launches new campaign to showcase city as arts & cultural hub
Travel World Riding on the success and staging of international art and cultural events in the city, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is launching a new global campaign ‘Arts in Hong Kong’ to showcase itself as an art and cultural hub. The campaign aims …
Railway Line Between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi To Be Revived
Outlook Famous for it roaring waves and small fishing communities, Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu is a quaint escape. Up until now, if you have to visit Dhanushkodi, the only way is via a road network. However, that mightt soon change. A new proposal to the …
US Embassy in India to resume tourist visa interviews from September
Travel World The US Embassy in India tweeted on Sunday night, “The US mission to India is pleased to announce that we are resuming routine in-person tourist visa appointments in September 2022. Previously scheduled placeholders have now been canceled.” “Applicants whose placeholder appointments were canceled …
Singapore Airlines sees rebound in travel demand
Financial Express Singapore Airlines on Monday said travel demand is rebounding and the momentum in bookings is picking up as the carrier unveiled upgraded lounges at the Changi airport here under the airline’s SGD 50 million project to further boost its products and services offerings. …
MoT to roll out many sustainable tourism initiatives on World Environment Day
Travel World The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is preparing to roll out a slew of initiatives to bring sustainable and responsible tourism to the forefront of the tourism framework of the country. These initiatives will be rolled out as part of the World …
Chennai to host much-awaited Dinosaur Festival in June
Times Travel Dinosaurs are a rage right now in India. First it was Delhi, and next is Chennai and Mumbai. It’s going to be a fun summer, with a lot of learning, a ton of fun with friends and family, and a chance to come …
Shanghai eases return to work, moves to support economy
Hindustan Times Shanghai authorities will cancel many conditions for businesses to resume work from Wednesday, a city official said on Sunday, easing a city-wide lockdown that began some two months ago, and will also introduce policies to support its battered economy. China’s commercial hub of …
Germany Travel Mart in 2023 to take place in Essen from April 16 – 18
Travel World At the conclusion of the 48th Germany Travel Mart (GTM) in Oberammergau, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has announced the venue and dates of the next year’s show which will take place in Essen from April 16-18. The 49th edition of GTM …