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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - December 2022

Dec 2022

Feb 24, 2024

Dubai Rolls Out 5-Year Multiple Entry Visa for Indian Tourists

According to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to boost travel between India and the Gulf nation.
In 2023, Dubai welcomed 2.46 million overnight visitors from India, which is a 25 per cent increase from the pre-pandemic era. This made the country the number one source market, according to the latest data from DET.
This step ensures that the visa, issued within 2-5 working days upon receiving and accepting the service request, allows its holder to stay in the country for 90 days, extendable once for a similar period, with a total stay not exceeding 180 days in one year.

Feb 23, 2024

Goa Govt, MakeMyTrip Ink Pact to Promote state's Cultural, Culinary Traditions

Government of Goa and Indian travel major MakeMyTrip (MMT) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to further turn Goa in a year-round destination, moving beyond its iconic sun, sand, and beaches. The one of a kind public-private partnership aims to outline a series of innovative initiatives to showcase Goa's lesser-known inland treasures, its rich cultural tapestry and delectable culinary traditions.

Feb 20, 2024

The World's Most Powerful Passports in 2024

Six countries -- four European and two Asian -- have jointly secured the top position for the most powerful passports, according to Henley Passport Index data. Singapore and Japan, besides France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, have the most powerful passports in the world with access to 194 destinations without a visa, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index.
South Korea, Finland and Sweden stood at the second position with access to 193 destinations without a visa.
With access to 192 destinations, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands secured the third spot, followed by Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, ranking fourth on the list.
India slipped one rank compared to last year's 84th position to 85th position.

Feb 17, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Leads India's Most Welcoming Region in 2024

Booking.com, the popular online travel agency, unveiled its 12th Annual Traveller Review Awards 2024, highlighting the Most Welcoming Regions and Cities in India. The rankings were determined based on customer reviews received on the platform, providing valuable insights into the hospitality landscape of the country.
Securing the top spot in the category of the 'Most Welcoming Region in India' is Himachal Pradesh, showcasing a remarkable jump from the 5th position in 2023.
The rankings further feature Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand in the following positions.

Feb 16, 2024

First Driverless Metro Train Arrives in Bengaluru

According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the first driverless metro train comprising six coaches from China arrived in Bengaluru.
These coaches arrived at Hebbagodi depot in Electronic City, the IT hub in South Bengaluru.
This train will operate on the Yellow Line of the BMRCL from RV Road to Electronic City via Silk Board.
The train and coaches were built by a Chinese firm, which got a contract to build 216 coaches for BMRCL.

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