September 2019
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Competition46
Industry20
Mention15
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Competition

Indian Travellers in Search of unique experiencesedit

The Hindu Business Line – Print Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore

An increasing appetite for multiple short breaks and escape to a nearby destination for 3-6 days mark the new breed of Indian Tourists. (Thailand).

India is emerging as a front runner in World tourismedit

Everything Experiential Business World – Online

The Mumbai Shopping Festival was built to stand alongside the biggest and best worldwide, including Dubai, Singapore and the Istanbul Shopping Festivals and included more than 3000 retail outlets participating; Outdoor night food and flea markets that stayed on till 4 a.m, Food Trucks, Street stage performances at multiple public locations that saw more than 500 performances over 20 days.

5 travel tips you must follow on your first Singapore tripedit

Times Now News – Online

Singapore is one of the most loved travel destinations in Southeast Asia. But there are 5 things one needs to know before planning a trip.5 travel tips you must follow on your first Singapore trip Key Highlights

New Itinerariesedit

The Economic Times – Online, Print – Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore

Much smaller Asian countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, had an edge over India due to less cumbersome visa process. India has addressed that over the past five years. While FTAs in Sri Lanka’s FTAs are one-seventh of India’s, Thailand’s is more than twice as many as India’s, says UNWTO.

Together timeedit

Hindu Business Line – Print – Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai

Picture this. You and your five-year-old touchdown Phuket groggy-eyed thanks to a late-night flight. As you exit with your luggage, you are ushered into a large car that has a welcome platter of cold-scented towels, fresh raw banana chips and the sweetest tender-coconuts that Thailand is famous for.

Saudi Arabia opens to tourists with investment appeal and no abaya ruleedit

Reuters – Online

Saudi Arabia threw open its doors to foreign tourists on Friday, launching a new visa regime for 49 countries and appealing to foreign companies to invest in a sector it hopes will contribute 10% of gross domestic product by 2030. More details, including which countries are eligible, were expected later on Friday. Khateeb said China, Japan, Europe and the United States were among the top outbound targets. Until now, foreigners traveling to Saudi Arabia have been largely restricted to resident workers and their dependents, business travelers, and Muslim pilgrims who are given special visas to visit Mecca and Medina.

Pack your bags! IRCTC offers 5-day Thailand tour in less than Rs 50k this New Year. Complete detailsedit

India Tv News – Online

The IRCTC has come up with the best package to suit all your needs for a vacation in Thailand, Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya. Named treasures of Thailand, this Thailand tour package offered by the IRCTC is the most affordable one, covering hotel stay, sightseeing, meals, visa charges and more.Thailand tour package by IRCTC.

Like rajma? You will then love Thai’edit

Pioneer – Print – Delhi

How have you explored the changes in the cuisine over the years? Yes, I have. But my food is nothing like that. My aim is to keep the authenticity and tradition of Thai cuisine alive. In fact, my food is very similar to how dishes are prepped and cooked in the most traditional kitchens across Thailand.

Jain the groupedit

Mid Day – Print – Mumbai

A win to be proud of Sure, the street food in Thailand is so outstanding that some might even prefer it to the glorious tradition of Indian chaats. But the country also has some excellent highend restaurants. One of these is The Blue Elephant, and chef Nooror Somany Steppe, who helms its kitchen, is visiting Mumbai to whip up a special meal at Worli’s Happy Thai over the weekend.

FIBO to be held in Southeast Asia from 2020edit

The Week – Online

“As a global brand, we provide access to the most dynamic and important fitness markets worldwide,” says Hans-Joachim Erbel, CEO of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH, the organiser of FIBO in Germany, and adds: “Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing region in our industry and holds a vast potential for our exhibitors. After all, we bring together key markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand with the metropolis Singapore.”

Singapore’s Merlion may be demolished to make way for restaurants, hotels, gardens and moreedit

Conde Nast Traveller – Online

Singapore will soon have one Merlion less. Sentosa’s Merlion is likely to be demolished to make way for a “themed linkway” between north and south parts of the island.

Thailand’s Aug foreign tourist arrivals up 7.4% y/y – ministryedit

Devdis Course – Online

Tourist arrivals in Thailand rose 7.35% in August from a year earlier, after an increase of 4.72% in July, the tourism ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The 3.466 million tourists in August spent 169.8 billion baht ($5.56 billion), up 6.16% from a year earlier. * Visitors from China, Thailand’s biggest source of tourists, totalled 1.03 million in August, up 18.89% from a year earlier, after rising 5.81% in July.

25 festive places to spend the holidays around the worldedit

Business Insider – Online Amsterdam is a quaint yet lively city located in The Netherlands. Famous for its canals, coffee shops, architecture, museums, and more, Amsterdam is a wonderful place to spend the holidays. Almost all shops, museums, and restaurants in Amsterdam are closed on Christmas Day, which is an official holiday in The Netherlands.

Malaysia sees 15.2% more Indian touristsedit

The Hindu – Print – Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai There has been a 15.2% growth in the number of Indians visiting Malaysia in the first six months of the current year ended June 2019 at over 3.54 lakh, said a Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) official.

TCEB backs Phuket MICE promotionedit

TTR Weekly – Online

Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau partners with Phuket’s travel industry to promote the Andaman Sea island as an events destination. Phuket is the latest destination to be identified as a MICE city eligible for TCEB promotions and support. Campaigns will position the island as a venue for high-end meetings and incentives groups highlighting marine and cultural diversity.

Motor racing: Vietnam ready to join Singapore in F1 firmamentedit

Reuters – Online

Vietnam Grand Prix organisers are confident their race will join Singapore in lighting up the Formula One calendar for years to come, rather than adding to the list of Asian shooting stars, after it debuts in 2020.

Singapore Tourism Board gets two area directors in Indiaedit

Travel Daily Media – Online

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced the appointment of two new area directors in India and South Asia. They will oversee the boards destination promotion and marketing efforts to ensure that Singapore remains a topofmind leisure and business destination among Indian visitors.

We remain focused on building the pipeline of visitors from India: Singapore Tourism Board regional directoredit

The Economic Times – Online

For the fourth time in a row, Visitors Arrival (VA) from India to Singapore had crossed the 1 million mark Srithar Profile 2 Visitor arrivals from India to Singapore have been on an uptrend in the past 5 years with a compounded annual growth of 8.8% since 2014.

The Middle Eastedit

Travel Plus Leisure – National

With oodles of glitz, glamour, and luxury clubbed with Arabian lifestyle and culture, Dubai is the perfect place to celebrate your new life together. Among special experiences for two is the twohour dhow cruise dinner on Dubai Creek that gives you an opportunity to indulge in delicious international specialities while admiring the skyline.

Far Eastedit

Travel Plus Leisure – National

Culturally diverse Malaysia has its fair share of geographical variations that never fail to impress and inspire. In the lit city of Kuala Lumpur, gear up for rock climbing at Batu caves followed by a foot massage in Chinatown. For some beach romance, spend a few days in Langkawi island that boasts paddy fields and picturesque villages.

STB wants to incentivise travel intermediaries to package cruise holidays with land experiences in Singaporeedit

TravelBizMonitor – Online

As Singapore has become the preeminent destination for Cruising for Indian travellers, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is exploring strengthening its engagement with travel intermediaries in India to make them package seamlessly the cruise holidays with land experiences in Singapore. Out of the total 2.2 lakh cruise outbound that happened from India, Singapore alone received 1.6 lakh cruise travellers in 2018.

Tee Off In Phuketedit

Go getter – Print – National 

Located on the southern tip of tropical Thailand, Phuket’s long coastline makes it the ultimate destination for beautiful, blue beaches. A stroll around the island highlights its old-world charm with rustic shop houses, traditional markets, and street-style restaurants.

Street-Smart In Bangkokedit

Go getter – Print – National

All that walking had made us really tired. So we stopped at one last spot for some much-needed rest and relaxation the aptly named ‘Khao San Thai Massage’ salon. For 220 THB each, we got therapists to work on our aching feet as we drifted off to sleep filled with dreams of this vibrant district

Sawadee Bangkokedit

Go getter – Print – National

GoAir recently launched daily direct flights to Bangkok from Mumbai and New Delhi, there by expanding its global connectivity. The airlines maiden flights to Bangkok were celebrated with much pomp and fanfare and a cake was cut to commemorate the occasion

Picturesque Terrainsedit

Go getter – Print – National

Let your worries wash away in Bangkok with its vibrant nightlife scene fine cuisine. Catch a tuk-tuk and soak in the sights and sounds that the city has to offer. Wat Traimit, which houses the 5.5-tonne Sukhothai-style Golden Buddha statue, is a must-visit for its architectural beauty.

Singapore eyes over a million visitor arrivals from India in 2019edit

The Hitavada – Online

Singapore is looking at continuing the four-year trend of having over a million visitor arrivals from India in the current year as it undertakes a number of measures to hard-sell the country as a preferred destination. India is currently the third-largest source market for visitor arrivals to Singapore, a senior tourism board official said.

STB Unveils Over 60 Lifestyle Experiences to Entice Indian Business Groups to Singaporeedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

THE SINGAPORE Tourism Board has launched a new version of the In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), an incentive programme to attract more visitors from the growing Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. In partnership with 29 local Singapore businesses, Global INSPIRE offers a selection of over 60 complimentary experiences that qualified MICE groups visiting Singapore can enjoy.

Singapore eyes million visitor arrival from India for fourth year in a rowedit

Business Standard – Online

Singapore is looking at continuing the four year trend of having over a million visitor arrivals from India in the current year as it undertakes a number of measures to hard sell the country as a preferred destination. India is currently the third largest source market for visitor arrivals to Singapore, a senior tourism board official said.

10 Of The Best Beaches In Thailandedit

The Travel – Online

Thailand is a country in south-eastern Asia that is known for numerous things. Some of the most popular attractions in Thailand are palaces, beautiful temples, ancient ruins and of course, beautiful beaches. Considering the warm, tropical climate Thailand offers and the fact that it is covered in miles and miles of coastline, Thailand has some of the best beaches in the world.

 

Singapore Tourism Board ramps up MICE and destination tourism effortsedit

WARC – Online

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced new incentives and partnerships to benefit from opportunities in the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. It also reported an increase in travellers from China.

Foreign tourists in Thailand go up 5.59 per cent in August from a year earlieredit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Foreign tourists arriving in Thailand went up 5.59 per cent in August from a year earlier, with Chinese visitor numbers coming back strongly, as said by the tourism ministry. The 3.41 million foreign arrivals in August spent 170 billion baht (US$5.55 billion), going up 7.12 per cent year-on-year, said the ministry in a statement.

Dubai tourism highlights the diverse destinations of the cityedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai, welcomed key industry and media professionals from Japan of late, cementing the ongoing commitment of Dubai to this rising source market by highlighting the breadth of the emirates everexpanding destination proposition.

5 budget friendly honeymoon destinations that don’t require a visa (for Indian travellers)edit

India Tv News – Online

Heres a list of five stunning budget-friendly countries that you must definitely consider visiting on your honeymoon, all without the hassles of visa interviews and paperwork

TAT & GoAir organizes FAM trip to Phuketedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi (TAT), in collaboration with GoAir, hosted 10 travel agents from Tier II and Tier II cities on a trade FAM trip recently.

Singapore Airlines partners Condé Nast Traveller & Himalayan India’s Top Restaurant Awards 2019 to create culinary magicedit

Everything Experiential, Business World – Online

For the first time, Singapore Airlines is collaborating exclusively with the Condé Nast Traveller and Himalayan India’s Top Restaurant Awards 2019 to bring India’s finest gastronomy to its First and Business Class passengers.

Planning a budget-friendly trip abroad? Six best off-season travel destinations of 2019edit

Financial Express – Online

Planning an off-season trip is a hack loved by most globetrotters. You benefit from low airfares, cheaper accommodation, and the least crowds – given that airfares and accommodation tend to be expensive during the peak holiday season. The weather may not be ideal, but there are plenty of compensating factors that can make an off-season holiday can turn out to be a great experience

Indonesia: Beyond Baliedit

The Asian Age – Online

While Bali may have become one of the favourite destinations for Indian travellers, there’s a whole world of beauty to behold beyond it.

 

Bangkok’s best-known cultural fiesta has big names and a range of actsedit

The Asian Age – Online  – Print – Delhi

Bangkok’s best known cultural festival unfurls this month with some big names and a splendid range of music and dance numbers from countries as varied as Russia, China and Hungary. We are talking of Bangkok’s best known cultural extravaganza, the International Festival of Dance and Music, which this year, has no Indian programmes, but boasts of an exciting amalgam of old and new music and danceforms.

Destination Dubaiedit

The Pioneer – Online –  Print – Delhi

As a country, we love to explore new things, new cities and get a sneak-peek into a culture that maybe similar when it comes to food yet different from ours when it comes to language and traditions. But paucity of time may make it difficult for us to take time out from our busy schedule to explore faraway countries. So how about a little closer to home? How about exploring Dubai? A city that screams money, a city of lights, a city that is manmade, a city that boasts of a lot of firsts.

The colours of Chiang Raiedit

Deccan Herald – Online– Print – Bangalore

he Black House? The White Temple? The Blue Buddha? The Golden Clock Tower? Or, the brown Bamboo Buddha?” In Northern Thailand’s Chiang Rai, Wilaiwan Soison, the guide, was throwing choices off the palette.

Indonesia: Beyond Baliedit

Deccan Chronicle – Online

When one speaks of Indonesia, it immediately brings to mind gorgeous pictures of the island of Bali, walking through lush rice terraces and experiencing its pristine beaches. Not many know of the several other islands that dot the country, equally beautiful or maybe even more so.

Planning Your Honeymoon? Consider These 8 Amazing Visa-Free Destinationsedit

I Diva – Online

If you’re looking to get rid of one less hassle, which is a visa (let’s face it, it can be tough and stressful), we’ve compiled a list of visa-free honeymoon destinations for you.

House prices in Dubai to fall 10% this year, 3.3% in 2021: polledit

Business Today – Live Mint – Online

House prices in Dubai would fall 10 per cent this year and 5 per cent next. They are forecast to decline 3.3 per cent in 2021

Bangkok most visited city, for fourth year in a rowedit

The Times of India – Online

Bangkok was the worlds mostvisited city in 2018 for the fourth consecutive year, ahead of Paris and London, according to a ranking compiled by Mastercard. London was the only one of the top 10 cities to see a fall in international overnight visitors.

India ranked 34th on world travel, tourism competitiveness index: Reportedit

Business StandardThe Economic Times,  Deccan Chronicle  – Online The Asian AgeThe Financial Express – Print – Delhi The Asian Age – Print – Mumbai, Deccan Chronicle – Print – Bangalore

As per the report, China, Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand, Brazil and India — which are not high-income economies but rank in the top 35 in the overall list — stand out in the Cultural Resources and Business Travel Pillar through their combination of rich natural and cultural resources and strong price competitiveness.

The 10 best bars in Bangkok right nowedit

Conde Nast Traveller – Online

From secret speakeasies to elegant rooftop lounges, here’s your guide to finding the perfect pour in Bangkok

Industry

Indians going for shorter, multiple holidays: Surveyedit

The Times of India – Print – Bangalore Business Today – Online

The modern Indian traveller is opting for more holidays and shorter duration trips instead of the longer breaks he preferred earlier. On the go more often than before and seeking newer, immersive experiences, the discerning Indian traveller is on the look out for better holiday deals and greater flexibility in holiday planning funded with her savings rather than loans, according to a trends survey ‘India Holiday Report 2019’ by SOTC.

Will millennials travel bug drive the tourism industryedit

DNA – Online

Tourism sector Tourism sector , IstockWe must briefly pause and reminisce why the idea of celebrating World Tourism Day came into being. The 27th of September of every year, is celebrated with an objective of creating global awareness on the significance of tourism and educate consumers on tourisms impact on culture, economy and society.

World Tourism Day: Millennials not shying away from taking loans for traveledit

Money Control – Online

The study covered individuals from six major cities in India Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. As many as 85 percent salaried and selfemployed individuals who applied for travel loans ranging between Rs 30,000 to Rs 2.50 lakh were millennials, a study by IndiaLends has shown. (Indonesia )

Indian Travellers in Search of unique experiencesedit

The Hindu Business Line – Print Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore

An increasing appetite for multiple short breaks and escape to a nearby destination for 3-6 days mark the new breed of Indian Tourists. (Thailand).

India is emerging as a front runner in World tourismedit

Everything Experiential Business World – Online

The Mumbai Shopping Festival was built to stand alongside the biggest and best worldwide, including Dubai, Singapore and the Istanbul Shopping Festivals and included more than 3000 retail outlets participating; Outdoor night food and flea markets that stayed on till 4 a.m, Food Trucks, Street stage performances at multiple public locations that saw more than 500 performances over 20 days.

New Indian Traveller Drives Change in Tourism Industryedit

News 18 – Online

With travellers rejecting frugality and digging deeper into their pockets to seek world-class experiences, the Indian travel and tourism industry is firming up plans to cash in on their arrivals.

New Itinerariesedit

The Economic Times – Online, Print – Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore

Much smaller Asian countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, had an edge over India due to less cumbersome visa process. India has addressed that over the past five years. While FTAs in Sri Lanka’s FTAs are one-seventh of India’s, Thailand’s is more than twice as many as India’s, says UNWTO.

From Rs 30K to Rs 2.50 lakh, millennials take loans to traveledit

The Economic Times – Online

YOLO seems to be the motto the millennials live by. A recent study by IndiaLends, a new-age digital lending platform, found that 85% of individuals who applied for loans of Rs 30,000 to Rs 2.50 lakh for travel purposes were millennials. The study was conducted ahead of World Tourism Day which is celebrated on September 27 and covered both salaried and self-employed Indians across six major cities — Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

China Outbound Tourists Visit and Spending Report 2019 – Forecast to 2025 for the $365 Billion Industryedit

Yahoo Finance – Online

The top five destinations (Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea) accounted for over 35% share of the total Chinese outbound tourists in 2018.

Travel bug hits small town India: Tourism demand sees spurtin Tier 2, 3 citiesedit

The Times of India – Online

“More Indians from smaller cities are traveling abroad than ever before and are keen to explore offbeat destinations,” said Vinay Malhotra, regional group chief operating officer (Middle East, South Asia, and China) of VFS Global.

Global meet to focus on potential of AI in tourismedit

The New Indian Express – Online

According to organisers, the centrality to ‘AI in tourism’ comes in the wake of more and more travellers preferring automation in the tourism industry. Amid the worldwide trend of people letting the computer plan their trips, the Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI) is set to focus on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country’s tourism.

Tourism companies make a beeline to woo Indians amid slowdowedit

The Times of India – Online

International tourism boards are looking at India with renewed interest. Singapore Tourism Board, for instance, with a presence in India for 25 years, says the Indian market cannot be ignored. Indians are taking more holidays, sometimes up to three a year. Apart from tourists from tier I markets, we also saw a healthy 12% increase in Indian tourists from secondary cities. India is a market no one can ignore, said G B Srithar, Singapore Tourism Boards India, Middle East and South Asia regional director.

Changing attitudes and latitudesedit

Hindu Business Line – Print – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

With these changing travel trends, what has also changed are the destinations that Indians are opting for. Off-beat choices like Tasmania, Iceland, Holland, Chile, Fiji, South Korea, Israel, Japan, South Africa, the Philippines, Czech Republic and Peru are now preferred over the earlier Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia

Due to economic slowdown, Indians opt for ‘short and smart’ traveledit

Moneycontrol – Online

There is surge in demand for group tours for offbeat countries like Japan, Tanzania and Russia becoming popular among travellers. According to Daniel D’Souza, President and Country Head, Leisure, SOTC Travel, “Families, couples, and millennials, especially from tier I and tier II cities, are opting for short getaways to destinations like Goa, Gokarna, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Khandala, Lonavala and Pondicherry to unwind.”

China keen to share ideas with Karnataka, push tourismedit

Deccan Herald – Online

In an effort to interchange ideas and expertise, and also to promote tourism between the state and various provinces of China, the Karnataka chapter of India-China Friendship Association on Monday organised a meeting in Bengaluru. Tang Guocai, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Mumbai, interacted with the officials of the Bengaluru administration. “Bengaluru and Mumbai are the right sister-cities to have the exchange programme as they are brimming with innovators,” he said.

 

International tourism has shot up by four per cent: UNedit

The Indian Express – Online

Tourist arrivals in Asia and the Pacific rose by six percent, largely fuelled by outbound travel from China, the worlds most populous country. Travel has gained momentum over the years, especially international tourism, which claims to have grown around four percent from January to June 2019.

A Heart For Adventureedit

The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Bangalore, Delhi

“I love Moscow for its vibe. It’s a great mix of art and culture. There’s also great food, the Bolshoi theatre, the circus, etc. It has things for all ages. “I adore the Maldives because I am an adventure buff. I love scuba diving, and the properties there can’t be found anywhere else.

Everything about Dark tourism! Latest travel trend among Indian wanderersedit

The Financial Express – Online

As Indian travellers explore new destinations, dark tourism or travel to historical sites with a tragic past seems to be an emerging trend, according to Thomas Cook India. With the world commemorating 18 years of September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York on Wednesday, travel industry players feel that with increased security and global assurance over the years, the 9/11 attacks are no longer a deterrent in planning trips around this time.

How the travel industry is driving the experience economyedit

Livemint – Online

In the third episode of Season 2 of HT Brand Studio Live, five market leaders talked about how experiences take centre-stage in millennial travel goals.

Robust Tourism Growthedit

The Economic Times – Print – Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai

International tourist arrivals grew 5% in 2018 to reach the 1.4 billion mark, according to World Tourism Organisation data. Export earnings generated by tourism rose to $1.7 trillion*, an increase of 4%. Here’s a list of top 10 destination countries…(Thailand)

Mention

The Best Places to Visit in Asiaedit

The Street – Online

The former British colony of Hong Kong, recently in the news for massive demonstrations that have been going on since June, is packed with 7.3 million people. The city has a vibrant, dense urban center. Visit the Temple Street Night Market, and get your fill of dim sum, shown here.

Cashmere connectedit

Vogue – National 

The Harbour, Hong Kong The palette is bursting with silk threads, sequins and bugle beads on a bed of florals to capture the “strange spirituality” of this highly modern city. The connect: “Lane Crawford is our bridge to China and one of our biggest sellers. Three years ago, we created a special collection for them.

China Outbound Tourists Visit and Spending Report 2019 – Forecast to 2025 for the $365 Billion Industryedit

Yahoo Finance – Online

The top five destinations (Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea) accounted for over 35% share of the total Chinese outbound tourists in 2018.

Travel For Artedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Online

This year had a lot of Southeast Asian galleries and artists, which is an area I’m keen to know more about. I would recommend a stay at the newly opened Rosewood Hong Kong (rosewoodhotels.com), which is situated in the heart of the Victoria Dockside art and design district and filed with art by a wide range of globally renowned artists from Henry Moore to Damien Hirst to Bharti Kher.

Time Out zooms in on the top 50 coolest neighborhoods in the worldedit

News Yahoo – Online

International city guide Time Out has released its picks of the 50 coolest neighborhoods to visit right now, a list that zeroes in on the most dynamic districts of the moment in mega metropolises like New York, Paris, London and Hong Kong.

Explained: What is the Mid-Autumn Festival all about and how is it celebrated?edit

The New Indian Express – Online

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important celebration across East Asian and Southeast Asian countries, particularly those that have Chinese communities. Asian countries and communities around the world celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a harvest festival that marks the end of the autumn harvest and appearance of the fullest moon of the year.

Planning a holiday abroad? These countries offer visa on arrival for Indian passport holdersedit

Scroll – Online

Hong Kong Visa not required Prearrival registration before visiting Hong Kong Indonesia Visa on arrival Visa on arrival for tourism purposes for 30 days from select ports of entry.

Mumbai most preferred city for coliving in India, ranks 5th in Asia Pacificedit

The Financial Express – Online

Mumbai ranks 5th among 20 cities in Asia Pacific that can emerge as coliving destination, property consultant Knight Frank said on Monday. Beijing, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong are the top four cities in the list.

Mumbai most preferred city for co-living in India; ranks 5th among APAC’s 20 citiesedit

The Economic Times – Times Now News – MSN – The Hindu Business Line – Deccan Herald – CNBC TV18 – Online

Beijing, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong are the top four cities in the list.

The foodie’s guide to travelling around Asiaedit

Conde Nast Traveller – Online

From dim sums in Hong Kong to sushi in Japan, here’s where to find the best Asian cuisine! Cantonese food is a delicious mix of sweet and sour, tangy and salty. From dim sums to soup and sweet teas, eating and drinking your way through Hong Kong is a culinary experience worth travelling for.

7 Most expensive shopping streets of the world, must visit onceedit

Ifairer – Online

Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations. With store rents going for as much as 2,735 pounds per square foot.

The world’s most liveable cities are generally less global capital, more regional second cityedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Hong Kong and Singapore fared better—but not much, charting at No. 38 and No. 40 respectively.

2019’s most Insta-worthy experiencesedit

The Times of India – Online

Up next is a unique offering on Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. The busy strait between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island is an excellent location for visitors to capture the towering skyline on both sides. A new way to enjoy the iconic buildings is on a floating bar in the middle of the harbour. The sleek custom-made boat with free-flow cocktails is paired with sweeping views of Hong Kong’s stunning skyline.

10 Deliciously Luxurious Four Seasons Experiences: Pick Your Favoritesedit

Forbes -Online

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.Cheese, please! Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts4 Indulge in a Cave Fromage. The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong heralds an extraordinary eight Michelin stars among its restaurantsthe only hotel in the world to have earned that achievement.

Travel with prideedit

Mint – Print – Delhi, Mumbai and BangaloreLive Mint – Online

Hong Kong, Mexico City, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne also make the cut. As does Tel Aviv in Israel, which was voted “The Most Gay-Friendly City in the World” by an NYC-based non-profit tourism promotion organization, Wow Travel. The city hosts the largest Pride parade in West Asia—some 250,000 people marched in celebration in June on Tel Aviv Pride’s 21st anniversary.

Specific

India Design Gallery At Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2019edit

The Economic Times – Print – Delhi, Bangalore

The leading jewellery event in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2019 recently witnessed a successful showcase of India Pavilion organised by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

“Hong Kong · Live in L.A.” Event Immerses Angelenos in Authentic Culture and Cuisineedit

PRNewswire – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board welcomed Los Angeles residents and visitors to its immersive “Hong Kong · Live in Los Angeles: Greater Bay Area Showcase” from September 21 to 22 at the Atrium of Westfield Century City Shopping Center. Visitors experienced the allure of Hong Kong and its neighboring Greater Bay Area destinations of Macao and Guangdong Province through a series of interactive exhibitions, designed to celebrate the region’s iconic arts, culture and cuisine.

‘If I open a Chinese restaurant in India, I would fail miserably’edit

Conde Nast Traveller – Online

May Chow, the culinary genius behind some of Hong Kong’s most exciting restaurants on evolving cuisines and palates.

Asian tourism boards open up the map for Indian touristsedit

Business Standard – Print – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

Hong Kong, which has in recent weeks witnessed political turmoil has been active, too. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is wooing the corporate travellers. Over 50 hotels are part of its reward program that includes complimentary meals and experiences such as tai chi lessons and lion dance shows.

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