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Shop till you drop at 25th Dubai Shopping Festivaledit
Sakal – Online
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has launched the landmark 25th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the entire city is uniting together to create its most memorable edition yet.
Indian passport holders do not need prior visa to travel in these 58 countriesedit
Live Mint – Online
For Indians, some of the most popular tourist destinations are within Asia itself. Countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Mauritius, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand are the some of the popular destinations where you either get a visa on arrival or visa free entry.
Tokyo grabs top spot during Lunar New Yearedit
Newsd – Online
It is a little wonder then, that Japan, Malaysia and Thailand secured top overall destinations for Asian travellers, to bring in the Lunar New Year — each offering their own unique blend of mouth watering eats, cultural experiences and shopping havens for every member in the family to enjoy.
Experts told where after the Christmas holidays delayed travelers from Russiaedit
The Times hub – Online
To Mar will rest 1% of the citizens of the country. The most popular foreign destinations among Russians enjoyed Germany, Czech Republic, Georgia and Thailand. As for travel within the state, most often tickets were bought in Samara, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, Simferopol, Krasnoyarsk, Mineralnye Vody, Ufa, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk.
Bali Vs Thailand: Which Is The Best Place To Try Authentic South Asian Cuisine?edit
Republic World – Online
If you are looking for places to explore in South Asia that also has great food options that serve authentic South Asian cuisine, then Bali and Thailand must be on your list. Both places are culturally rich and offer the most satisfying food experience.
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Garda World launches its 2020 Global Travel Security and Kidnap & Maritime Piracy Risk Maps and Reportsedit
UNI India, Devdis Course, PR Newswire – Online
Burkina Faso, Iraq, Hong Kong, Mexico, Lebanon and Myanmar are considered the countries with the highest risk to businesses and travel in 2020 due to terrorism, political tension, civil unrest and violence by armed groups.
Foreign Tourists Spent Record ¥4.8 Trillion Here In 2019, Tourism Agency Figures Showedit
E Peak – Online
The number of tourists from the top 20 countries and regions to visit Japan hit record highs, excluding South Korea. By country and region, China led with 9.59 million visitors, up 14.5 percent, followed by South Korea, then Taiwan at 4.89 million, up 2.8 percent, and Hong Kong at 2.29 million, up 3.8 percent.
Finnair reveals amenity kit for Chinese New Yearedit
Business Traveller – Online
Finnair has launched a special edition amenity kit to mark Chinese New Year. The kit will be available to business class passengers from January 20 until February 9 on routes to Greater China, including Hong Kong and Singapore. Finnish design company Marimekko has traded the airline’s blue colour scheme for a red and gold jacquard pattern. We previously reported on the carrier’s partnership with Marimekko in March.
Dessert Forecast 2020edit
Free Press Journal – Print – Mumbai
Western desserts with Asian flavours, along with south east Asian origin desserts like Japanese mochi, Buko pie from Philippines, egg custard tarts from Hong Kong, pandan cake, halo halo will all enter the market to enthral Indian palates. Bluepea is being used widely to make teas and Southeast Asian dishes, and this will find its way into desserts as well, giving us indigo hued desserts soon.
Hong Kongedit
The Asian Age – Print – Delhi, Mumbai, Samayam Malayalam, The Times of India, Business Connect India, Business Standard, The Hindu Business Line, Patrika, The Times Hub, The Indian Express – Online
Asia dominates top ranks of the world’s most expensive cities
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FourDay Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival to Feature New Format, New Activities for Families to Enjoy Blissful Timesedit
PR Newswire – Online
As the Year of the Rat kicks off a new 12year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, 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.