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Direct flight between Ahmedabad and Singapore from February 1edit
CNBC TV18 – Online web
Singapore Airlines will commence a direct flight between Ahmedabad and Singapore on February 1, 2020, and will operate an Airbus A350 900 aircraft on the route. The airline will operate the wide body aircraft six times a week now and will make it a daily flight from March 29, subject to regulatory approvals.
The Dubai Shopping Festival Is Turning 25 & It’s A Celebration You’ll Not Want To Missedit
Mensxp – Online Web
But, that’s not all. One can also stand to win 2.5kg of gold. That’s right, pure gold. In order to stand a chance to win, a limited amount of coupons are available for purchase online for AED 750. Once you buy that coupon, it’s a random raffle selection where the winner of 2.5kg gold bar will be announced on February 1st, live at 10:30 pm on Sama Dubai TV.
Indonesia growing in popularity among Indian travelers, industrial heritage next attractionedit
ANI News – Online web Punjab Tribune – Online web
Indians form the fifth largest group of foreign visitors to Indonesia if citizens of Timor Lesteare are not counted. Timor Leste was a province of Indonesia until 2002 when it gained its independence.
Indians In Dubai Will Get Passport On Same Day: Apply In Morning, Get Passport In The Evening!edit
Trak.In – Online Web
A good news for Indians living in Dubai and the northern Emirates – you will now be able to get your passports issued in a single day! This has been announced by the Consulate General of India. He was speaking at the NRI day celebrations at the consulate. However, there are a few rules that need to be followed to get your passport within the same day.
Grand celebrations in the capital ahead of the Chinese New Yearedit
The Times of India – Online Web
In a bid to herald the upcoming Chinese New Year, the embassy of the People’s Republic of China held a grand celebration of Chinese art and culture in Delhi. The Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong hosted the colourful evening as many ambassadors and politicians were seen at the event which was held at the Siri Fort auditorium.
Industry
Mauritius Tourism to offer cash incentives to boost group travel from Indiaedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
With an intend to reverse the dip in Indian arrival numbers of almost 10% in 2019, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) will be extending an attractive cash incentive scheme for travel companies and corporate entities to do group events in the island nation.
Informa Markets announces SATTE Bangladesh show in August 2020edit
Travel Biz Monitor– Online Web
Informa Markets India, the organisers of South Asia’s largest travel tourism exhibition, SATTE, will be launching the first SATTE outside India in Bangladesh. The first SATTE Bangladesh will be held in Dhaka on August 19 and 20 at Bangabandhu International Conference centre.
Genting Cruise Lines Unveils Dream Cruises’ Innovative ‘Spike’ At SATTE 2020edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Genting Cruise Lines introduced the future of cruising with Global Dream, Dream Cruises’ first global class ship arriving in Asia in 2021, at this year’s South Asia Tourism and Travel Exchange (SATTE) trade expo in Delhi. Catering to India’s growing multi generation travellers who are seeking new travel options, the 20 deck Global Dream will be the largest cruise ship in the world by passenger capacity, accommodating over 9,000 passengers across 2,350 cabins.