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What Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry - skift.com - Washington - Iran - Somalia - Iraq - Syria - Libya - Sudan - Yemen
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06.11.2024

What Trump’s Second Term Means for the Travel Industry

President Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House, following an unexpectedly swift resolution to the 2024 election, has the travel industry bracing for what could be a sweeping reorientation of policy. 

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels - skift.com - Usa - state Louisiana - Brazil - Singapore - India - city Hyderabad - city Bangalore - city Ahmedabad
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14.11.2024

Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels

In just the first 10 months of this year, Indian arrivals to the U.S. have already exceeded the total for 2023, according to data from the U.S. International Trade Administration.

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List - skift.com - Iceland - Norway - Denmark - Finland - Greece - Liechtenstein - Poland - Portugal - Slovakia - Slovenia - Australia - Japan - New Zealand - China - Singapore - South Korea - Cyprus - Andorra - Monaco - North Korea - Thailand - Malaysia
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07.11.2024

China Waives Visa Rule for 7 More Countries — A ‘Surprise’ Entrant Joins the List

As China moves ahead with its visa waiver program, it has now extended the facility to citizens of seven more countries — six of which are in Europe.

IndiGo’s First Plane With Business Class Is Ready - India Report - skift.com - India - city Mumbai - city Delhi - city Chennai
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05.11.2024

IndiGo’s First Plane With Business Class Is Ready - India Report

Budget carrier IndiGo’s first aircraft with the business class configuration has been unveiled. The plane will fly on the Delhi-Mumbai route starting November 14. The new aircraft sports the words “IndiGo means Business” on its body. The company has named its business class program “IndiGoStretch.” 

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets - India Report - skift.com - county Thomas - India - Russia - city Mumbai - county Cook - county Atlantic - city Tier-3
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30.10.2024

Behind the New Focus on Indian Regional Markets - India Report

Earlier this month, Thomas Cook India’s company – SOTC Travel – unveiled a series of 6 regional film campaigns around travel. The campaign was launched to mark its 75th anniversary and to reinforce the company’s focus on regional markets in India. 

International Travel Spending at 12-Month High - India Report - skift.com - Vietnam - India - city Mumbai - city Delhi
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23.10.2024

International Travel Spending at 12-Month High - India Report

Indians spent over $2 billion on international travel in August, data from the Indian central bank shows – the highest amount in the past 12 months. Travel held the lion’s share in total overseas spending during the month: close to 63% of $3.2 billion.

Washington to Refresh 'There's Only One DC' for World Cup - skift.com - Japan - Britain - Brazil - China - Mexico - Canada - Washington - area District Of Columbia - city Washington, area District Of Columbia - India - county Elliott
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14.10.2024

Washington to Refresh 'There's Only One DC' for World Cup

The next phase of Washington, D.C.’s global tourism promotion campaign, “There’s Only One DC,” will tie in upcoming major international events the city is set to host.

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations - skift.com - Indonesia
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14.10.2024

Bali Tourists Risk 20-Year Jail Sentence for Visa Violations

Foreign tourists overstaying their visa permits in Indonesia or engaging in illegal activities now risk facing prison sentences of up to 20 years.

Hotel Execs Call for U.S. Action to Boost Inbound Tourism - skift.com - Brazil - Mexico - city Phoenix - Colombia - India
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14.10.2024

Hotel Execs Call for U.S. Action to Boost Inbound Tourism

Top executives in the U.S. hospitality industry are urging the government to take action to lift international tourism, which continues to lag in key markets.

Can India’s New Tourism Push Close the Gap in Inbound Travel? - skift.com - Saudi Arabia - India - city Mumbai - city Delhi - city Dubai
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08.10.2024

Can India’s New Tourism Push Close the Gap in Inbound Travel?

In this episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast, Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia is joined by Saniya Zanpure, research analyst at Skift, to explore India’s inbound tourism landscape. Last month, the Indian government announced initiatives aimed at boosting tourism, including offering 100,000 free visas. Despite surging outbound travel, inbound recovery has been slower, making these measures critical. Catch them discuss factors behind this disparity, such as safety concerns, visa issues, and infrastructure challenges, as well as untapped opportunities to enhance India’s appeal.    

China Further Expands Visa-Free List to Include 5 More Countries - skift.com - Spain - Netherlands - Germany - Norway - Denmark - France - Greece - Italy - Poland - Portugal - Slovenia - Britain - China - Canada - Cyprus - Malaysia
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07.10.2024

China Further Expands Visa-Free List to Include 5 More Countries

China has now announced visa-free entry for citizens of 5 countries — Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Portugal, and Slovenia starting October 15. With this move, nationals from these countries can now visit China for up to 15 days without needing a visa.

What the Election and Today's Politics Mean for the Business of Travel – Skift Travel Podcast - skift.com - Usa - Ukraine
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04.10.2024

What the Election and Today's Politics Mean for the Business of Travel – Skift Travel Podcast

The winner of the rapidly approaching U.S. presidential election is bound to have an outsized impact on the travel industry, a topic Skift has examined in recent weeks. But that’s not the only important politics-related matter on the minds of travel executives.

India’s Latest Tourism Play: 100,000 Free Visas, New Destinations - skift.com - Britain - India - city Delhi
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28.09.2024

India’s Latest Tourism Play: 100,000 Free Visas, New Destinations

The Indian government is offering visa-fee waivers for the first 100,000 tourists entering the country under the “Chalo India” program. The operational guidelines will be finalized soon, after which the scheme will officially launch, the ministry has said.

Qatar Becomes First Gulf Country on U.S. Visa Waiver List - skift.com - Croatia - Israel - Usa - Qatar - Bahrain - Oman - county Gulf - Kuwait - city Doha
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26.09.2024

Qatar Becomes First Gulf Country on U.S. Visa Waiver List

Qatar has been added to the United States Visa Waiver Program, meaning citizens of both countries can visit the other visa-free. The small Arab state is the first country to be added this year and the only country in the Gulf region on the list.

Saudi’s New Campaign to Attract Indian Tourists - skift.com - Britain - state Oregon - Saudi Arabia - India - city Mumbai - city Riyadh - city Jeddah
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25.09.2024

Saudi’s New Campaign to Attract Indian Tourists

Saudi Arabia has launched its first-ever marketing campaign targeted exclusively at Indian tourists: “Shaandaar (Spectacular) Saudi.”

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist - skift.com - South Africa - China - India
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09.09.2024

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

South Africa has its sights set on two of the world’s fastest-growing tourist markets — India and China. In a strategic bid to attract more visitors from these nations, the country is easing travel restrictions, including a proposed 90-day visa waiver. The tourism ministry says it recognizes the untapped potential of Indian and Chinese tourists.

Japan to Introduce U.S.-Style Electronic Travel Authorization: 71 Nations Affected - skift.com - France - Australia - Japan - New Zealand - Taiwan - Canada - Hong Kong - Turkey - Singapore - city Singapore - Qatar - Thailand - Malaysia - Indonesia - Uae
skift.com
06.09.2024

Japan to Introduce U.S.-Style Electronic Travel Authorization: 71 Nations Affected

Japan has been known for its easy entry policy for travelers from 71 visa-exempt countries, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Singapore, and France. But that’s about to change.

Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for 35 Nations - skift.com - Britain - China - Singapore - India - Russia - Uae - Sri Lanka - county Pacific - city Dubai
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27.08.2024

Sri Lanka Rolls Out Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for 35 Nations

Sri Lanka is set to launch a six-month pilot program on October 1, offering free 30-day tourist visas on arrival to citizens from 35 countries, including the U.S., UK, Russia, India and China. The initiative, which temporarily waives the typical $50 visa fee, aligns with the island nation’s peak travel season, lasting from December to mid-April. This move is part of a broader strategy to revitalize tourism, a sector crucial to Sri Lanka’s economy.

China’s Inbound Tourism Surges, But Still Lags Behind 2019 Levels - skift.com - Australia - Britain - China - Canada - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong - Macau - province Yunnan - province Hainan - province Guangdong
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23.08.2024

China’s Inbound Tourism Surges, But Still Lags Behind 2019 Levels

China brought in over 17.25 million foreign tourists from January to July this year, a 130% increase compared to 2023, according to latest data from the National Immigration Administration (NIA). The influx is set to generate over CNY 100 billion ($14 billion) in consumer spending, with per capita daily spending nearing CNY 3,459 ($485).

Adapting to the Evolving Preferences of Indian Travelers - skift.com - county Thomas - city Singapore - India - county Cook - city Dubai
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13.08.2024

Adapting to the Evolving Preferences of Indian Travelers

In this episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast, Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia sits down with Mahesh Iyer, managing director and CEO of Thomas Cook India, to explore how the company is strategically adapting to the evolving preferences of Indian travelers. The discussion delves into the shifting dynamics of India’s travel landscape and how Thomas Cook is positioning itself to meet these new demands.

What Trump or Harris Would Mean for the Travel Industry - skift.com - Usa - state Ohio - Iran - Somalia - Iraq - Syria - Libya - Sudan - city Milwaukee - Yemen
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22.07.2024

What Trump or Harris Would Mean for the Travel Industry

With the 2024 Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and J.D. Vance solidified last week in Milwaukee, Democrats have a lot of work to do before their convention in less than a month – now without an official candidate or a vice presidential nominee.

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