News – India Outbound
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
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 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 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
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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Tourism New Zealand appoints new Chief Executive
December 22, 2016
Tourism New Zealand Chair, Kerry Prendergast announced the appointment of Stephen England-Hall for the position of Chief Executive at Tourism New Zealand. Stephen will commence service in early April 2017, based out of Auckland.
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Fundraiser held in New Delhi for Indian and Africa...
December 21, 2016
A photography exhibition was recently organised in the Indian capital, showcasing wildlife and landscapes of India and Africa. Organised with an aim to preserve and protect the wildlife of the two countries, the event was a fundraising auction and a celebration of the strengtheni...
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Egypt tourism in India : building on cultural link...
December 21, 2016
Egypt is not a new destination for Indian tourists and its Iconic structures like the pyramids and the sphinx are also famous worldwide. In order to promote even more the destination in the key Indian, the Egyptian Tourism Ministry focuses on the past and the future: not only on ...
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Kenya Tourism Board gets a new CEO
December 17, 2016
Dr Betty Radier has officially taken over as the new chief executive officer at the Kenya Tourism Board following a nine-month vacuum of a substantive CEO. Dr Radier took on the baton from marketing director Jacinta Nzioka who had been serving as acting CEO.
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World’s longest tunnel opens regular service in ...
December 17, 2016
Regular rail service through the world’s longest tunnel - Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) - began carrying passengers deep under the Swiss Alps from Zurich to Lugano. The famed GBT had a ceremonial opening in June, attracting European leaders like German Chancellor Angela Merkel and...
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