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Saudi Arabia Eases Visa Rules for Indian Touristsedit
The Economic Times – Print – Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore
Saudi Arabia, notwithstanding its recent attempts to placate Pakistan, has decided to liberalise visas for Indian tourists. Any Indian holding a valid US, UK or Schengen and travelling by Saudi national carrier for tourism will be offered visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, ET has learnt.
Portugal best country to retire; Malaysia, Vietnam top in Asia: Studyedit
Wio News – Online
An international magazine in its annual global retirement index has rated Malaysia and Vietnam in Asia among the top10 nations to retire abroad. The International Living magazine rated Portugal as the top country to retire citing pleasant climate with an affordable lifestyle along with quality healthcare, safety rate and excellent food and wine.
Bowlful Of Joyedit
The foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia drifts up in first 10 monthsedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
The foreign visitors from the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries coming to Indonesia in the period rose, the most, 17.78 percent during the period on yearly basis, said the bureau’s head Kecuk Suhariyanto.
Malaysia, Nepal promoting 2020 as year of tourism ahead of neighboursedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
It is just Day 3 of 2020 and we already have three countries inviting us to join their tourism celebration the whole year around. The Malaysian government just a couple of days back announced the Visit Malaysia 2020’ campaign, permitting a 15 day visa exemption for tourists, particularly from China and India.
These millennial approved travel destinations need to be on your bucket list for 2020edit
Times Now – Online
Are you bored of the same old holiday routine where you wake up at 6:30 AM and then find yourself sitting in a bus full of strangers to go and see a city that has been on your bucket list for the last 10 years? Well, in that case, it’s time to add some spark to the way you’ve been holidaying.
Bangkok, London, Paris top 3 travel destinations of decadeedit
Millennium Post, News 18, Nagaland Post – Online
While there has been significant movement in visitors to smaller cities, the top 10 have remained largely consistent over the past decade, with London, Paris and Bangkok grabbing the top three spots, according to a new report.
Sunny Leone enjoys ‘few relaxing days’ in Dubai with husband Daniel Weberedit
Times Now News – Online
Actress and host Sunny Leone jetted off for a bleisure trip to Dubai earlier this week. Her husband Daniel Weber joined her on the trip and the two shared a wonderful time together. The actress shared several photos and videos from her trip on social media. And, you can certainly take some travel cues from the power couple as they take you through some of the most gorgeous travel destinations of Dubai.
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Travel trends of 2020: Edutainment, cultural travel & holidaygraphyedit
The Times of India – Print – Bangalore
From deeper marine exploration to experiential travel, the travellers in the next decade are expected to push the boundaries of conventional travel — making tourism boom like never before.