Travel China Announces Visa-Free Entry for Cruise Ship Tourists China announces a new visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving in the country’s coastal area via cruise ships, provided their stay does not exceed 15 days. By Mrinal 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Agra Gets A New Taj Mahal! The newly built mausoleum of the founder of the Radhasoami sect in Soami Bagh, located about 12 km away from the Taj Mahal is drawing comparisons to the iconic Taj Mahal and has become a major travel attraction. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry India In Talks With Russia For Visa Free Travel The two countries are working our details to enhance their tourism cooperation by the introduction of visa-free group tourist exchanges. An announcement on this could be done by the year end. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry PATA inks pact with EATOF To Boost Tourism in Asia Pacific To boost the travel industry in the Asia Pacific region, PATA has signed an MoU with East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF). The deal was signed at the PATA Annual Summit in Macao. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Trends Soaring Traffic, Longer Stays: Mastercard Travel Trends Travel trends are changing. The just released Mastercard report on Travel Trends shows a boom in tourism globally and travellers opting for longer stays and indulging in experiences. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Skyscanner Launches Its New Generative AI Travel Planning Tool Skyscanner has introduced Savvy Search, an innovative AI-powered feature that uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT to provide personalized travel suggestions and detailed destination insights directly in the app. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Japan Records 3 Million Tourists for Second Straight Month Japan is set to post a record year in tourist arrivals. The fall in the yen has made Japan a bargain country for tourists. Tourist inflows in the last two months are record breaking. By Sam 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel UAE Announces Introduction of New 10-Year Blue Visa The UAE has introduced a 10-year "Green Visa" for individuals who have contributed significantly to environmental sustainability. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced this during a UAE Cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Indian Railways Experiences Spike in Summer Travel Demand The demand for train travel in India has increased significantly this summer, with a 20% rise in ticket searches compared to last year. This surge is due to people seeking to escape the heat, weekend getaways, election travel, and summer vacations. By Priyal Dutta 15 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn