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Highlighting the impact of the boycott call on the Maldives, Nasheed said, "It has impacted the Maldives a lot, and I am actually here in India. I am very worried about this. I want to say the people of the Maldives are sorry, we are sorry that this has happened. We want Indian people to come on their holidays to the Maldives, and there will not be any change in our hospitality." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that misunderstandings could happen between nations and express...

A Bangladesh visa centre will be opened in Silchar) soon, following considerable demand from people of the districts of Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi. "The date of opening the facility is yet to be finalised, but it will be done soon. Our government always emphasises on maintaining a good relationship with India. Applications will be received and visas for a trip to Bangladesh will be issued from here

Traditional Lunar New Year customs, such as setting off fireworks and distributing red envelopes filled with money, were observed across Asia. In South Korea, lengthy queues of vehicles formed on highways as millions left the bustling Seoul capital region to visit relatives nationwide. Tourist attractions, including royal palaces, attracted throngs of visitors adorned in traditional "hanbok" attire.

Singapore anticipates tourism receipts for 2023 to range between SG $24.5 billion and SG $26 billion, surpassing STB's earlier forecast of S $18 billion to SG $21 billion. This represents approximately 88% to 94% of 2019 levels. The final figures for tourism receipts will be disclosed in the second quarter of 2024.

The expansion, most of which will kick in after this year, comes as Bill Heinecke, chairman of the Bangkok-based company, said he expects “extraordinary” 2023 results and an even better performance this year. The Thai government’s tourism-promotion measures such as visa waivers and an extension of operating hours for entertainment venues have been crucial to growth in Minor’s home market.

Bhutan is gradually becoming a favourite destination for discerning Indian travellers and compared to 2022, there was a 25% surge in demand for travel to the Himalayan Kingdom last year. Seizing the opportunity, Thomas Cook (India) along with Group Company SOTC Travel has introduced exclusive charter flights to Paro (Bhutan) from Bengaluru, which is set to commence in April 2024. The Bhutan charters will cater to group and free of itinerary travellers among others. Renowned as one of the happies...

When asked about his inspiration to open the restaurant in Goa, Thompson told CNBC-TV18, "The primary influence was the vibrant cuisine that Goa offers. I dedicated a significant amount of time collaborating with the Fireback chefs in Bangkok to create a diverse range of recipes by introducing the team to the captivating flavours of some lesser-known Thai dishes. By the time they departed from Bangkok, they were not only fulfilled, but were eagerly anticipating opportunities to prepare thes...

Really Cool Airlines, founded by Patee Sarasin, a former chief executive of budget carrier Nok Airlines Pcl, will commence chartered flight services in March. It plans to initially operate flights to Japan and aims to serve additional Asian destinations, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, during the first two years, Patee said in November.

The Nepal Tourism Board said the Himalayan nation received a total of 4,76,481 foreign tourists by air in the first six months of 2023. This marked an 83% rise compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019.Lamichhane acknowledged that the tourism sector rebounded swiftly, highlighting the impact of effective marketing on the increased arrivals. He also pointed out that the resumption of international flights from Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports could further boost visitor numbers.

The Iranian tourism minister emphasised that the move aligns with efforts to counter Iranophobia campaigns, projecting a more welcoming image of the country. Recent statistics reveal a substantial increase in foreign arrivals to Iran, reaching 4.4 million during the first eight months of the current Iranian year, marking a 48.5% surge compared to the corresponding period last year. The list of countries benefiting from the visa waiver includes Russia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia,...