In anticipation of Fiji’s borders re-opening to travelers, Fiji has introduced the “Care Fiji Commitment” which is a programme dedicated to enhanced safety, health and hygiene protocols to ensure the utmost safety of travellers to Fiji in a post COVID-19 world. Although Fiji’s borders are…

Thomas Cook India has signed a strategic agreement with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to enhance visibility and visits to the destination. Given positive consumer sentiment due to announcements on the vaccine and significant lockdown fatigue, Thomas Cook India's Holiday Readiness Report…

In the just-released Executive Summary of the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2021-2023 by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), three growth prospects for international visitors arrivals (IVAs) into and across 39 Asia Pacific destinations are made, covering mild, medium and severe scenarios. The report shows…

Salil Panigrahi, the Founder and Managing Director of Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, has been conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) by the Government of India. This annual award is the highest honour given to an elite selection of overseas Indians for their outstanding contributions…

The Czech glass bead ornaments from the village of Poniklá have now been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List (as of December 2020). Czech glassmaking and crystal production have had a tradition spanning many centuries in the territory of the Czech Republic. And…

The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches re-opens borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect. The much-anticipated news by the tourism industry considering the recent launch of the immunization campaign, was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre…

India has always been a key market for Maldives. Since the reopening of the borders, the arrival statistics has shown gradual and constant growth. As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one…

Korea Tourism Organization has announced the onset of the Online Korea Grand Sale 2021, Korea’s representative culture and tourism festival for travelers from January 14 – February 28, 2021. The online event is hosted by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Visit Korea Committee…

The Regional Report on Women in Tourism in the Middle East, released recently by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlights the progress that has been made, as well as opportunities to further advance gender…

Kenya is welcoming Indian tourists into the destination to sample the unique Kenyan tourism products in 2021. As a key source market, Kenya is banking on India to boost its international tourism numbers during the year. Official statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife…