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Breaking through the MICE industry

Breaking through the MICE industry

September 1, 2018

ICPB launches its first state chapter and promotes its host as an upcoming MICE destination. The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) in association with the West Bengal Ministry of Tourism, held the 11th edition of their flagship event, “Convention India Conclave”...

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Deccan Odyssey, India’s premium luxury train

Deccan Odyssey, India’s premium luxury train

July 19, 2017

Luxury tourism is presently at the forefront of India’s travel and tourism plans, citing a booming economy and a steadily expanding middle class. It has also proved to be a key driver both in the domestic and international tourism front.

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Interview with Haitham Mattar

Interview with Haitham Mattar

May 15, 2017

Ras Al-Khaimah commits to sustainable tourism and further development of MICE and wedding venues, along with focusing on hosting OTOAI convention. Haitham Mattar, CEO, Ras Al-Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks to MIG about further developments.

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Interview with Vijay Mohan Raj

Interview with Vijay Mohan Raj

May 15, 2017

Hyderabad has won the bid to host the prestigious 78th Skal World Congress in October 2017. After trying for two years, the city has finally succeeded in garnering the maximum votes to host the mega tourism event.

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India perks up e-visa policy to allure global travellers

India perks up e-visa policy to allure global travellers

December 2, 2016

Looking to advance medical tourism and allure more business travellers, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday extended the scope of e-tourist visa to incorporate purposes such as short-term medical trips, business excursions and meetings.

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Bali sees an influx of Indian tourist footfall

Bali sees an influx of Indian tourist footfall

September 1, 2016

Bali, an island in Indonesia, is rapidly becoming a popular tourist destination for Indian travellers. The first six months of 2016 has seen close to 55.7pc growth in the numbers of Indian tourists travelling to Bali compared to the same time last year, reported the Bali Tourism ...

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Monsoon in Delhi brings Dengue outbreak fears

Monsoon in Delhi brings Dengue outbreak fears

June 30, 2016

As monsoon proceeded towards its commencement in April this year, there was a relief from mosquitoes causing dengue and malaria, but the city seems to be under the web of dengue fever yet again as the monsoon showers drench the city.

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Oman plans to attract Indian MICE travellers

Oman plans to attract Indian MICE travellers

June 6, 2016

Oman is extensively targeting the growing business travel sector of India as it remains poised to become a major hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) in the recent times.

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