News – India Outbound

2017 earmarked as the year for Indo-Japanese friendly exchanges

2017 earmarked as the year for Indo-Japanese frien...

January 14, 2017

Taking forward the legacy of a cultural agreement that was signed between India and Japan in 1956, the two eastern countries are looking at building stronger ties with touristic, educational and cultural exchanges.

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Lido de Paris and Bateaux Parisiens celebrate Befikre

Lido de Paris and Bateaux Parisiens celebrate Befi...

January 10, 2017

Lido de Paris cabaret and Bateaux Parisiens cruises were in India to promote their products screened in the Bollywood movie Befikre, that since its launch has already crossed the 7 millions euros mark. Outbound tourism professionals were present in good numbers, at a cocktail org...

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Contemporary Artists from Vietnam – a unique exhibition

Contemporary Artists from Vietnam – a unique...

January 10, 2017

Taking a cue from dreams, the rhythm of life, voyages and people from unheard of lands a group of Vietnamese artists were inspired to bring their creations to India - exhibiting now in Kolkata.

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Gentle jumbos to enthrall tourists in Nepal

Gentle jumbos to enthrall tourists in Nepal

January 3, 2017

The 13th Chitwan Elephant Festival kicked off in Chitwan with the participation of over 50 elephants and with an objective to improve its local tourism. The five-day event featured sports and beauty contests by the elephants that brought fun, sports and adventure in Sauraha’s C...

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Interview with Ahmed Mohamed, Ambassador of Maldives to India

Interview with Ahmed Mohamed, Ambassador of Maldiv...

January 2, 2017

Close to India, the Maldives is a group of islands, which are famous worldwide for tourism. With its white sand beaches, turquoise sea, five star properties, it’s the place to be for those looking for a quiet and exclusive place. Often perceived as an expensive destination, the...

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5 cities that celebrated the New Year with a bang!

5 cities that celebrated the New Year with a bang!

January 2, 2017

Fireworks go off as the countdown begins on the New Year’s Eve. While only a few chose to stay indoors, people gathered in thick numbers to celebrate the New Year in cities like Paris, London, New York, Bangkok, and Dubai.

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2016 a prosperous year for South African Tourism

2016 a prosperous year for South African Tourism

December 29, 2016

2016 has been a stellar year for South African Tourism as arrivals spiked by 26.6 pc in comparison to 2015. India became South Africa’s 8th largest long-haul tourism source market with 73,902 arrivals by September 2016.

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India among top five Asian spenders in South Australia

India among top five Asian spenders in South Austr...

December 28, 2016

Indian travellers are one of the leading spenders in South Australia as they have spent over AUD 28 million during the year ending in September 2016, which is a surge of 109 pc over the previous year.

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Taiwan Tourism aims to attract more Indian travellers

Taiwan Tourism aims to attract more Indian travell...

December 26, 2016

2016 has been a successful year for Taiwan Tourism in India. The various sales, marketing and PR activities throughout the year have helped increase the arrival figures from India to Taiwan.

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Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago now more accessible

Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago now more accessible

December 22, 2016

Mergui Archipelago, comprising of more than 800 pristine islands, is getting more accessible. Growing number of tour operators and some new accommodation options makes it easier than ever for travellers to experience one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

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