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Interest in Thailand has spiked, following a wider Southeast Asia visa-waiver trend, easing restrictions for Indian travelers.
Ashvita Singh, Skift | 6 days ago
Thailand granted visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, with 11 million visitors in 2019. What gives?
Reuters | 2 weeks ago
News Blog
In a strategic move to jumpstart its tourism sector, China has declared temporary exemption from visa requirements for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Announcing this on Friday, the spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, Mao Ning said the exemption period is set to last from December 1 to November 30,…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago
After Thailand and Sri Lanka, Vietnam is now keen to offer visa-free entry to Indians, a testament to the growing global recognition of India as a powerful force in outbound travel.
Ashvita Singh, Skift | 2 weeks ago
The Tourism Authority of Thailand unveiled a new marketing campaign "Meaningful Relationship" at the World Travel Market event in London on Monday. The heart of the campaign is to encourage tourists to create more than just travel memories, it's about fostering connections with the people, communities, nature and Thailand itself. In tune with evolving travel…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago
After much speculation, Thailand finally announced on Tuesday that it would grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens from November 10 till May 2024. Indians will be allowed to stay in the country for a maximum period of 30 days as part of this arrangement. Last week, Sri Lanka announced that Indian travelers would not require…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago
Tourism executives believe visa processing delays are holding back the industry's recovery.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago
Airlines
As one of the airlines worst affected by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is identifying significant growth opportunities as part of its post-Covid recovery phase.
Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago
While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago
The Middle East's aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's tourism narrative.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago