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Mar 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Passport Affordability Rankings: Indian Passport Second Cheapest, UAE Tops

A study conducted by Australian firm Compare the Market AU revealed intriguing insights into global passport affordability and accessibility. According to the study, the Indian passport ranks as the second cheapest worldwide, with the UAE passport claiming the top spot for affordability. While the Indian passport offers a cost-effective option in terms of both acquisition cost and yearly expenses, its visa-free access is relatively limited compared to higher-priced passports.
In terms of cost per year of validity, the Indian passport emerges as the most economical option, with a mere $1.81 expenditure per year. This places India ahead of countries like South Africa and Kenya, offering passport holders significant savings over time.
Contrary to popular belief, the United States' passport is not the most expensive globally. According to the study, Mexico holds the title for the most expensive passport, followed closely by Australia.

Apr 23, 2024

EU Eases Norm to Offer Indians Multiple Entry Schengen Visa

In a major reprieve for Indian travellers seeking to visit Europe during the upcoming holiday season, the European Union will now offer multiple entry Schengen visas with longer validity. As EU eases the visa norms, frequent Indian travellers will now be able to apply for five-year multiple entry visas, which puts them at par with "visa-free nationals"
As per the European Union, Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years after having obtained and used two visas in the past three years.
European Union's ambassador to India Herve Delphin described the new visa regime as another step towards enhancing people-to-people contact between the two sides.

Apr 22, 2024

Nepal Launches First International Rainbow Tourism Conference

The first International Rainbow Tourism Conference was held, with Nepal offering itself as a safe and respectful destination in South Asia for the sexual minority community. The single-day international conference was organised by Mayako Pahichan Nepal, a non-governmental organisation. "This pioneer event organised by Mayako Pahichan Nepal in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board marked a significant milestone in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the tourism industry.
The conference's main objective is to position Nepal as an LGBT-friendly tourism destination. The international conference was inaugurated by Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Bhagawati Chaudhary, who underlined the need to forge collaboration among different stakeholders to promote LGBT tourism in Nepal.

Apr 21, 2024

Delhi Airport Ranks among World's Busiest Airports for 2023

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi was among the top 10 busiest airports in the world, according to new rankings released by the Airports Council International (ACI).
Catering to 72.2 million passengers in the year 2023, the IGI airport was ranked number 10 on the list.
The top ten airports in the list are: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Heathrow Airport (LHR), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Denver International Airport (DEN), Istanbul Airport (IST), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

Apr 17, 2024

Bengaluru International Airport Records Highest Passenger Traffic in FY23

Kempegowda International Airport witnessed the highest-ever annual passenger traffic and cargo numbers, with a total of 37.53 million passengers traversing through its terminals and 4,39,524 metric tonne of cargo passing through the airport during the financial year 2023-24.
The airport catered to 32.86 million domestic and 4.67 million international passengers during this period.

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