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Vietnam Considers Direct Flights to Europe to Boost Tourism

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HANOI – Vietnam is exploring the establishment of direct flights to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland as part of a broader plan to expand its tourism sector and attract more European visitors. The Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority has invited airlines to research the feasibility of these new routes, through a government resolution endorsing visa exemptions for visitors from the three European nations under the 2025 tourism promotion programme. For optimal impact of this policy, the airlines are invited to collaborate with the Vietnam…

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The Penang based media members had a beautiful opportunity to meet with Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Tourism

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The Penang based media members had a beautiful opportunity to meet with Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. R. Rajendran, at his office in Chennai, India, during a familiarisation trip, held from March 3 to 5. Organised by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), the trip was led by PCEB Chief Executive Officer Ashwin…

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The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has for the very first time flew in reporters from Penang to Chennai, India

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The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has for the very first time flew in reporters from Penang to Chennai, India from March 3 to March 6. PCEB CEO Ashwin Gunasekeran said thetrip was a reciprocal initiative followingthe visit of several media members from Chennai to Penang earlier this year. “We also want to promote…

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Macao Government Tourism Office Advances Sustainable Tourism with Seminar on Muslim Travelers’ Needs and Halal Certification

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Macao Government Tourism Office Encourages Sustainable Travel with Seminar on Muslim Tourist Needs and Halal Certification The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Enhancing Awareness of the Tourism Industry About Muslim Customers” seminar on 27 February to help tourism professionals familiarize themselves further with the expertise and know-how required to best serve Muslim tourists….

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Türkiye Strengthens Tourism Ties With India, Elevating Luxury and MICE Travel  

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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, along with the Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), has launched an initiative on India Destination Promotion Event 2025 in Kolkata. In this regard, the event will be conducted at the Gallery Hyatt Centric and initiate a six-city strategic roadshow aimed at improving tourism cooperation between Türkiye…

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Indonesia boosts culinary tourism; rich food heritage in the country can be a big pull for tourists, says deputy minister

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Jakarta: The rich culinary legacy of Indonesia has been emphasized by the country’s tourism ministry as a crucial tactic to draw in more overseas visitors. On February 7, Hariyanto, the ministry’s deputy for tourism and infrastructure development, stated that one of Indonesia’s top priorities, both now and in the future, is culinary tourism. The official…

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Tourism spending in Singapore set to hit all-time high for 2024; bullish outlook for 2025, says Tourism Board

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Singapore: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced on February 4 that tourism spending in Singapore is expected to reach a record high in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic high of S$27.7 billion in 2019. After hitting $22.4 billion between January and September 2024, tourism receipts for the entire year are expected to approach the upper end…

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Hong Kong promotes eco-tourism by reviving the 300-year-old historic Hakka border village of Kuk Po

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January 25, Hong Kong—The 300-year-old town of Kuk Po is attracting many tourists from Hong Kong because its dilapidated homes and reed fields provide a break from the city’s infamously fast-paced lifestyle. Even as shiny skyscrapers appeared in neighbouring Shenzhen over the Chinese border, the beach community, which was formerly inhabited by Hakka people from…

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Laos welcomes over five million tourists in 2024, generating over US$1bil in revenue

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Laotian Times, or VIENTIANE: According to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Laos has seen more than five million visitors this year, surpassing projections and bringing in over US$1 billion. The PM claims that domestic visitor numbers exceeded the goal by 27%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Visit Laos Year 2024 initiative. Sonexay also gave the Laos-China…

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