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UAE To Issue Tourist Visa For 5 Years And We Think It’s Just Another Reason To Keep Going Back To Dubaiedit
India Times – Online Web
We are just a few days into 2020 and by the looks of it, travelling is already the buzz word this year! After Malaysia waved off Visa for Indian travellers this year, UAE is all set to make some big changes to their Visa policies.
Singapore tourism grows despite global recessionedit
The Asian Age – Online Web
With its focus on activity based tourism, Singapore has been able to continue to grow its tourism industry even at a time when the globe has been reeling under economic recession. And Indian tourists contribute immensely to this growth.
Dubai sees an increase in tourist inflows even as India visitors felledit
Live Mint – Online Web
Dubai, which has spent large amounts developing its tourism sector and lacks the oil wealth of some of its neighbours, had seen growth in visitor numbers slow to less than 1% in 2018. Almost 2 million Indians visited Dubai last year, said a statement from Dubai’s government media office, compared to more than 2 million in 2018. Specific numbers for both years were not disclosed.
Bangkok Street Food Stalls Are Trying to Give Up Plastic Bagsedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Two things Thailand is famous for are its delicious street food and its wonderful beaches. Sadly, the first typically comes in plastic bags that often wash up on the second not go.
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Global tourism growth slowed in 2019 due to cooling world economy: United Nationsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Arrivals in the Asia Pacific region rose by 5.0 percent compared to 7.0 percent in 2018 as Hong Kong was rocked by sometimes violent political protests which caused hotel occupancy rates to slump in the Chinese ruled city. Middle East jump Africa posted a 4.0 percent rise in tourist arrivals, down from 9.0 percent in 2018.
#Odisha CM calls for introduction of more flights from Bhubaneswar to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong & Bangkokedit
Orissa Diary – Online Web
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik calls for introduction of more flights from Bhubaneswar to destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong & Bangkok for convenience and comfort to the people of the State.
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All you need to know about visa free traveledit
The Hindu – Online web
There are, however, 55 countries, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, that grant a visa on arrival for Indians and 32 nations that don’t require a visa. Among the countries that offer visa free travel are Barbados, Bhutan, Brazil, Cuba, Hong Kong, Maldives and Serbia.
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HK100 Secures Spot as Prestigious Global Event Drawing Thousands to Its Scenic Trailedit
Business Wire – Online web
“Hong Kong is a magnet for some of the world’s best trail racers,” said Janet Ng, Vibram® Hong Kong 100 Race Director. “Now in the second year of its elevation to ‘Series’ level in the Ultra Trail® World Tour, this year’s HK100 attracted participants from over 50 countries.