Competition
Thailand welcome its 38.26 millionth tourist to the Kingdomedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Thailand has welcomed its 38.26 millionth tourist to the Kingdom a record high for the country that surpasses last year’s 38.17 million arrivals. Travelling from Mumbai, India, Devanshi Deepak Kesaria along with three friends arrived on Spice Jet flight SG081 at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to a pleasant surprise.
Hyderabad, Dubai most preferred destinations for Indians in 2019: Reportedit
Business Standard – Online Web
The data revealed that top overseas destinations visited by Indians in 2019 include Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, London and Kuala Lumpur. Booking.com data looked at the most popular locations and accommodation types by number of Bookings by all travellers going to India, both Indian as well as international travellers, for bookings made from January 1, 2019, to November 30, 2019.
Exclusive: Dubai’s Emaar to sell view from world’s tallest tower – sourcesedit
Reuters – Online Web
Emaar, in which the Dubai government has a minority stake of 29.2%, and Standard Chartered declined to comment. At over 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa is twice as tall as New York’s Empire State Building and nearly three times the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Industry
Thomas Cook India promotes film tourism by curating ‘Bollywood Blockbuster Vacations’edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Thomas Cook India’ will curate tour packages for Bollywood movies lovers with ‘Bollywood Blockbuster Vacations’. These unique group tours, aimed at India’s never-ending love for the B-Town, will take you to the most picturesque locations across Bollywood destinations in Europe including Venice, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Paris. The itineraries intend to put the traveller in the spotlight, making him/her the protagonist of their Bollywood travel movie!
Thermal tourism in Turkey generates $1 billion revenue in 2019edit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The thermal tourism facilities in Turkey have generated approximately $1 billion in revenue from some 3 million tourists, including 750,000 foreigners, throughout the year 2019.
Qatar Eyes Luxury Travel From Indiaedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), which opened its office in India last year, has witnessed a growth of 20 per cent in 2018. The destination has witnessed a slight dip in arrivals in 2019, but looks to achieve its numbers by the year end. With a large Indian expat population, Qatar has been a popular destination amongst the VFR segment.
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Going on foreign tour? These Visa deals may help you save moneyedit
The Financial Express – Online Web
In Hong Kong, as the part of the Visa deals, you may enjoy a first- trial price of HK$198 for a fusion laser rejuvenation treatment for new clients at Spa Collection. Or 20 per cent off on 10 times or above designate treatments at original price for new and existing customers.