Competition
UAE introduces multi entry tourist visas for five years for all nationalitiesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a multiple entry visa scheme valid for five years for all nationalities, with the aim of turning the Gulf state into a tourism hub. “#UAE Cabinet chaired by @HHShkMohd, approves new amendment for tourist visas in #UAE,” the government of Dubai Media Office tweeted, referring to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, PM, The UAE and ruler of Dubai.
Thomas Cook signs long term strategic agreement with experience hub to drive 2020 visitation to Yas Island Abu Dhabiedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Thomas Cook (India) has entered into a strategic long term agreement with Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island Abu Dhabi. The agreement will further engage the India market for the destination, through the implementation of initiatives, including, product development and training engagement.
Singapore’s Changi Airport is now famous for its ‘polite’ luggagedit
Times Travel – Online
Watching luggage at the airport conveyor belt, waiting for each other to pass through, may appear to be a fairytale or a scene from a fantasy novel, but that is precisely what is happening at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Malaysia promoting motorcycle tourismedit
The Times of India – Online
Imagine riding past the Putrajaya lake, taking your time to stop and reel in the beauty, or zipping under the Seri Wawasan bridge. The Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) has announced a first of its kind initiative to promote motorcycle tourism.
CMMAO: Be careful while travelling to Chinaedit
The Times of India – Online
The Confederation of Medical Associations of Asia and Oceania (CMAAO) has cautioned people travelling to China, asking them to avoid contact with animals and sick people as the country is grappling with a mystery pneumonia outbreak.
Industry
Tips to Make Your International Travel Hassle Freeedit
News 18 – Online
Arrange Finances Well: Plan your expenses in advance and take some cash, but use forex cards for other needs as they are safer to carry and cheaper than debit and credit cards.
Expo to boost business partnerships in tourism industryedit
News D, Free Press Journal – Online
With a focus on building new business partnerships and announcements for tourism sector, the 27th edition of South Asian Travel and Trade Exhibition (SATTE) was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida.
‘Untraceable’ Microcations: The Perfect Plan For Every Long Weekend in 2020edit
The Better India – Online
The World Tourism Organisation conducted a study which found that tourism was responsible for 5 per cent of the carbon emissions worldwide. Air travel generates huge amounts of greenhouse gases, not to mention the plastic waste. On a happy note, many travel operators and travellers are now making a conscious effort to reduce the carbon footprint they leave behind and go zero waste.
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The 10 most expensive streets in the world, rankededit
Business Insider – Online
New York City’s 57th Street took the top spot, with 41 sales above $25 million in the past five years. 57th Street is part of the Manhattan mini neighborhood called Billionaires’ Row, which is home to some of the city’s priciest real estate and has seen record breaking sales in recent years. The average value of the ultra prime sales on 57th Street since 2015 is $38.5 million. 57th Street is followed by Hong Kong’s Mount Nicholson Road, which had 35 ultra prime sales, but a higher average price of $81.8 million.
CBI searches residence of accused in Rs 1,038 crore black money remittance caseedit
The New Indian Express, Devdis Course, The Economic Times – Online
The CBI has searched two premises in Tamil Nadu belonging to one of the accused in a case of alleged black money remittances worth Rs 1,038 crore made to Hong Kong in 2014 15, officials said on Wednesday.
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Four-day Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnivaledit
The Policy Times – Online
The Year of the Rat kicks off a new 12-year cycle, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is going to celebrate Chinese New Year in a brand new way – the “Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival”.
From protests to pro golf as postponed Hong Kong Open tees offedit
Business Standard – Online
Open champion Shane Lowry and US big hitter Tony Finau are the headline acts as the Hong Kong Open finally goes ahead on Thursday, six weeks after it was postponed over the pro democracy protests gripping the city.