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The inflection point for India outbound traveledit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Making up the top 10 are Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Indonesia (primarily Bali), the US and Switzerland Outbound leisure travel from India is highly concentrated in a handful of popular destinations, with the top 10 accounting for 70% of Indian leisure arrivals Amongst the 10 leading leisure destinations, India was the largest source market for Dubai and Sri Lanka, and 4th for Singapore The majority of the top 10 leisure destinations are within 5-6 hours flight of India.
Disney Family Magic Wanes in Hong Kong as Macau’s Lights Dazzleedit
Bloomberg – Online
Analysts and retailers selling everything from jewelry to cosmetics are optimistic the upward trend will continue for both Macau and Hong Kong this year. As for Disneyland, it still may get its magic back. Visitation has been improving since the second half of 2017, and October Golden Week and Lunar New Year both recorded double-digit growth, according to Apple Daily, citing Samuel Lau, chief executive officer.
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Chinese New Year Celebrationsedit
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Chinese New Year was celebrated on February 16 amid great festivities this year. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is the most famous Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Hong Kong.