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Airports brace for record-breaking passenger numbers as travellers head on holidays
1 week, 3 days ago

Airports brace for record-breaking passenger numbers as travellers head on holidays

ABC  

Australian airports are preparing for record-breaking passenger numbers this holiday season, with millions taking to the skies. Of those, 2.5 million will be transiting through the international terminal — an 8 per cent increase on last year, making this upcoming Christmas season the busiest for international travel since 2019. Sydney Airport recommends arriving at least one hour before your domestic …

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Top 5 credit cards for international travel: How to avail low forex charges, hotel memberships and other benefits
1 week, 4 days ago

Top 5 credit cards for international travel: How to avail low forex charges, hotel memberships and other benefits

Live Mint  

Credit cards: Are you all set for vacations as the year comes to a close? Joining fee: ₹12,500 SBI ELITE Credit Card The SBI ELITE Credit Card Foreign offers a currency mark-up charge of 1.99 per cent on international usage. Joining fee: ₹4,999 HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card This credit card has a foreign currency markup charge of 2 per …

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Lancang-Mekong tourism boosted by new cooperation initiative
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lancang-Mekong tourism boosted by new cooperation initiative

China Daily  

The Chongqing International Travel Agent Conference 2024 kicked off in Southwest China's Chongqing on Nov 26, 2024, attracting approximately 400 participants. These include diplomats and consular officials and representatives from international tourism organizations, government departments, tourism industry associations, airlines, tourism enterprises, media and internet influencers. "The implementation of the visa-free policy has greatly facilitated Chinese tourists to travel to Malaysia," …

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Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings

China Daily  

Overseas travel agents who participated in the recently concluded China International Travel Mart 2024 in Shanghai were invited to attend a tourism event in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The event hosted 30 overseas travel agents from six Gulf countries and Russia, 24 young Sinologists from 21 countries, and 30 representatives from Suzhou's travel agencies, online travel platforms, scenic spots, …

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Home attraction
1 month ago

Home attraction

China Daily  

A view of the Angkor temple site. In 2019, international tourist arrivals exceeded 6.6 million but by 2021 the number had plummeted to under 200,000 due to travel restrictions and global health concerns. The resulting closures of hotels, restaurants and other tourism and hospitality businesses affected thousands of jobs, forcing guides like Sovannaroth, Thy and Simon to find alternate sources …

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IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flight from Pune to Dubai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flight from Pune to Dubai

Hindustan Times  

Indigo Airlines announces the launch of a daily direct flight from Pune to Dubai, starting November 22, 2024. This new route will enhance IndiGo's international network from Pune by providing direct connectivity to one of the most sought-after tourist and business destinations for Indian travellers in the UAE.

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China applauded as pillar of global travel
6 months ago

China applauded as pillar of global travel

China Daily  

Foreign students learn baduanjin, a Chinese aerobic exercise, at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Tuesday. GUO XULEI/XINHUA This year, Bayona will help promote the Global Tourism Economic Forum to connect China with international businesses in the tourism sector. For her, the promotion is crucial to better connect China with the world in order to advance …

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China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

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King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
7 months ago

King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June …

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Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits

China Daily  

Passengers from the Mein Schiff 5 international cruise ship are greeted as they arrive at a port in Shanghai on Saturday. CHINA DAILY To improve the travel experience for international tourists, the central government has released some guidelines to optimize online payments, tour products and accommodation bookings in recent months. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is also working with …

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IndiGo share price hits 52-week high as UBS remains bullish, raises target price on stock
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IndiGo share price hits 52-week high as UBS remains bullish, raises target price on stock

Live Mint  

IndiGo share price gained over 6% to hit a 52-week high on Tuesday after foreign brokerage firm UBS raised the target price on the stock. UBS maintained its positive stance on IndiGo considering the strong growth prospects of the Indian aviation industry, share gains in international travel, efficient cost structure and operational excellence. It maintained a Buy rating on IndiGo …

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Failure To Refund Air Ticket Price Booked During Covid-19, Hyderabad District Commission Directs Etihad To Process Refund, Pay Compensation
10 months, 1 week ago

Failure To Refund Air Ticket Price Booked During Covid-19, Hyderabad District Commission Directs Etihad To Process Refund, Pay Compensation

Live Law  

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad bench comprising Ram Gopal Reddy, J Shyamala and R Narayan Reddy held Etihad Airways liable for deficiency in services and unfair trade practices for failure to refund the air ticket price following the cancellation of flight due to COVID-19 restrictions. Upon learning of the reopening of US borders for international travel in November …

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Why are international flights so expensive and where can I go for a low-cost getaway?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are international flights so expensive and where can I go for a low-cost getaway?

ABC  

Have you desperately been dreaming of a holiday far, far away from the shores of Australia? Well, you're not alone – a report from flight comparison website Skyscanner says more than one-third of Australians are budgeting to spend more on travel. "The price of crude oil has been high from about late 2022 through to 2023 into 2024. and fuel …

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Explained | Why are locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S. of concern?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Why are locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S. of concern?

The Hindu  

The story so far: TheUnited States’ Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has identified locally acquired malaria cases in Florida and Texas in the last two months. Locally acquired malaria denotes cases where the disease presents in patients with no travel history, indicating that it has been acquired within their geographical area. Florida has reported a total of four locally …

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Airline to weigh passengers before they board flights
1 year, 6 months ago

Airline to weigh passengers before they board flights

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than 10,000 passengers flying with Air New Zealand throughout June will be asked to step …

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Travel gift ideas for women who love to explore
1 year, 8 months ago

Travel gift ideas for women who love to explore

India TV News  

Travelling is a passion for several women. It's important to keep these devices charged, especially while travelling, for capturing memorable moments or staying in touch with loved ones. Luggage Scale Although a luggage scale may not be the most obvious gift idea for a traveller, it is undoubtedly one of the most useful presents you can give them. 6. International …

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Shandong Tourism Development Conference in more detail
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong Tourism Development Conference in more detail

China Daily  

Logo The overall design of the conference logo echoes Qingdao's character of "mountain, sea, city and bay", highlighting the characteristic style of "red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue skies", by implementing youthful and romantic colors to go along with an open and inclusive mind. The overall design concept of Happy implies the infinite vitality boosted by the recovery …

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Akasa Air to hit foreign skies by end of 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Akasa Air to hit foreign skies by end of 2023

The Hindu  

Late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, the new entrant in the Indian civil aviation sector, said it will start international operations to destinations that match the capability of Boeing 737 MAX’ by the end of calendar 2023. Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air told The Hindu in Bengaluru that the airline would introduce international flights by the end …

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International travel surged in 2022, UN says
1 year, 11 months ago

International travel surged in 2022, UN says

Hindustan Times  

International travel doubled in 2022 compared to levels in 2021, with the Middle East and Europe making a strong comeback, according to a new report released Tuesday by the UN World Tourism Organization. Middle East and Europe make strong comeback The Middle East enjoyed the strongest relative increase last year as international arrivals climbed to 83% of pre-pandemic levels. Europe, …

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What Can We Expect From The Indian Hospitality Sector This Year
1 year, 11 months ago

What Can We Expect From The Indian Hospitality Sector This Year

ABP News  

The Indian hospitality sector for the year 2023 is expected to be a key contributor to the country's GDP growth. Forecasts suggest that the Indian hospitality sector is projected to grow at a rate of five per cent this year, with an anticipated increase of seven per cent in 2023 coupled with travel spending on the rise and expected to …

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Airbnb Data Shows Tourism Sector Recovers as Indians Choose Foreign Destinations
1 year, 11 months ago

Airbnb Data Shows Tourism Sector Recovers as Indians Choose Foreign Destinations

News 18  

After nearly three years of living with COVID-19, demand for international destinations in India is recovering. According to new data from Airbnb, the global online homestay giant, demand for overseas travel has increased over the past year as more and more Indians are planning to visit international destinations. Foreign destinations like the United Kingdom, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the …

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China to scrap quarantine requirement for international arrivals
1 year, 11 months ago

China to scrap quarantine requirement for international arrivals

China Daily  

Travelers enter a terminal at Beijing Capital International Airport to take flights on Thursday as some restrictions for travel were eased. CUI JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China will scrap the quarantine requirement for international arrivals starting January 8, 2023, the country's National Health Commission said in a statement on Dec 26. NHC said passengers traveling to China need to take nucleic …

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Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare
2 years ago

Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Medical Association has advised people to avoid public gatherings such as wedding ceremonies, political or social meetings as well as international travel amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases in some countries, including China. Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare In an advisory issued on Thursday, the IMA also …

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Covid-19: IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid global surge in cases
2 years ago

Covid-19: IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid global surge in cases

India TV News  

Covid-19: Amid a rise in Covid cases in China and several other countries, the Indian Medical Association, on Thursday, advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, and political or social meetings. In an advisory, the IMA also appealed to people to take Covid-19 vaccines, including the precaution dose, and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as using masks in public …

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