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Indians can now travel to Sri Lanka without a visa on a 30-day visit
To promote tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and several other select countries.
Dubai Mall cements its position as the ‘World’s Most Visited Place’
Dubai Mall, the Most Visited Place on Earth in 2023, has achieved further growth in 2024, recording57 million visitors during the first half of the year, in comparison to 52 million visitors for the same period in 2023.
Agoda notes increase in global searches for Koh Samui
The digital travel platform saw a substantial increase in searches for Koh Samui in the past month, citing the upcoming season of HBO's "The White Lotus" as a key factor in the surge.
HotelPlanner partners with the Merrell Skyrunner World Series
This partnership expands the company's sports footprint globally with the world’s most technical running circuit that includes 21 iconic races in 13 countries across four continents.
Navi Mumbai International Airport to open in March 2025
Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced that the Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to begin operations in March 2025.
OQ8 empowers Oman’s future workforce with UK ‘Summer Leadership Program’
Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company (OQ8) has announced the launch of the 5th edition of its highly anticipated Summer Leadership Programme in the United Kingdom.
Etihad carried 1.5 million guests and saw its passenger load factor average out at 86 per cent in June 2024
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for June 2024.
Thailand’s Centara reimagines family resorts and beachfront retreats
Centara Hotels and Resorts opens up a slew of new hotels at various destinations within the country to give foreign couples, families, and friend groups the opportunity to explore some of Thailand’s most enchanting but under-explored attractions.
Kyoto’s Hotel Seiryu Kiyomizu earns first Michelin Key
The Guide Michelin recognised Hotel Seiryu Kiyomizu in Kyoto for its elegant design which seamlessly blends traditional Japanese motifs with a contemporary sensibility
IHIF Asia slated for September 2024
With the theme Charting New Horizons, this year’s IHIF Asia aims to reassess models, consider progressive approaches, and diversify strategies as firms venture into new market segments.
Doraemon exhibition boosts tourist numbers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong maximises the appeal of cultural IP as a major draw for tourism as visitors come in droves for the recently-opened "100% DORAEMON AND FRIENDS" event in Tsim Sha Tsui.
China’s wine production capital hosts international wine expo next month
International experts and enterprises involved in the wine industry are set to gather in China's wine-producing Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for the Fourth China International Wine Culture and Tourism expo next month.
EVA Air named among world’s best airlines for 2024
EVA Air made the list of this year's top ten airlines thanks to positive reviews in the most recent Travel+Leisure readers' survey.
Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways tie up with Fliggy for exclusive China campaign
The tripartite campaign offers Chinese tourists attractive deals from Fiji Airways as well as travel packages
Tan Kim Seng to take helm of Aloft Singapore Novena
Aloft Singapore Novena announced that Tan Kim Seng will be its new general manager effective 1 August upon the retirement of Tony Cousens.
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