February 26, 2020
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Abu Dhabi Welcomes Record Breaking 11.35 Million International Visitors in 2019edit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Figures collated by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have revealed that the number of international visitors coming to the UAE capital in 2019 is estimated to have reached 11.35 million.

When Singapore glided into Hyderabadedit

The New Indian Express – Online

The Singapore Experience zone at Zomaland Hyderabad was crowded beyond belief with young foodies trying out some authentic Singaporean delicacies prepared by chef Hawker Chan. It surely was a huge attraction among the 50 plus food stalls of popular Hyderabadi restaurants and eateries.

Abu Dhabi Celebrates Record Breaking Year with More Than 500,000 Cruise Visitors during 2019edit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Maritime tourism in Abu Dhabi witnessed impressive growth in 2019, resulting in a record breaking year for the sector. The 518,000 cruise visitors who arrived at the emirate’s ports throughout the year was a 46 percent increase compared to 2018. Similarly, the number of cruise calls increased by 43 percent in 2019 to reach a total of 193.

‘One third of Indian tourists to Singapore are from UP’edit

The Times of India – Online

Nearly a third of the total 1.42 million tourists from India who visited Singapore in 2019 were from Uttar Pradesh. The remarkable figure was revealed by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Tuesday during a mini roadshow to apprise travel agents in UP of different packages it can offer and ways to promote the country to people who have already travelled there once.

Festival Of Lightsedit

Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore

Loi Krathong, a popular fall festival in Thailand is one of the most visually mesmerising celebrations in the world, says Anurag Mallick The rustle of the silk brocaded vest, embroidered sash and zippered dhoti did have a touch of royalty, but going by the stares and chuckles, I felt more like Thomson and Thompson from ‘Tintin’ (both rolled into one), trying to pass off as a local in Thailand.

Colourful fantasies, memorable experiencesedit

Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore

A view of ‘Wings of Time’. Characterised by multi storey glass skyscrapers and a thriving economic culture, Singapore reveals its softer and livelier side through Sentosa.

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