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First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

'Get Sri Lankaned' in Mumbai

ETW STAFF - MumbaiFollowing the first ever three-day promotional campaign held in Bengaluru, Sri Lanka’s second three- day mega joint promotional campaign, named as 'Get Sri Lankaned', is being organised in Mumbai from May 17 -20, 2013. Organised under ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 17 2013]

Entities: Mumbai, Sri Lanka, Sanath Jayasuriya, Lasith Malinga

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

FAITH: Turning impossible to incredible India

Looking at the growing role Indian tourism and hospitality can play in the growth trajectory of India, a cross-section of representatives from the top 10 national tourism industry associations have joined hands to form Federation of Association in Indian ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 17 2013]

Entities: India, Anand (India), Indian Association of Tour Operators

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

TUI AG

Emirates Holidays ties up with TUI India & Le Passage to India

Emirates Holidays and TUI India (tour operating arm of Le Passage to India) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which TUI India will be the Preferred Agent for Emirates Holidays in India. To support the Emirates Holidays products, Le ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 16 2013]

Entities: India, TUI AG, Emirates Airline

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

APMEA continues growth significance for VisitBritain

SUDIPTA DEV – BangkokVisitBritain launched Destination Britain, its key travel trade event in APMEA, with the announcement that that there has been a record GBP 5.3 billon spent by visitors from this region. In 2012 Indian visitors spent GBP 333 million ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 15 2013]

Entities: VisitBritain, United Kingdom, Bangkok

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Goa registers record tourist arrivals

In 2012-13, The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa registered a record arrival of 27.8 lakh tourist in the state of Goa of which, 4.5 lakh were foreigners as against 26.7 lakh, which includes 4.45 lakh foreigners during 2010-11, showing an increase ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 15 2013]

Entities: Vessel, Tourism, Goa Government

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Blue Mountains, Australia

From a distance the eucalypt forests that cover the Blue Mountains near Sydney in New South Wales, take on an intense blue haze that gives the region its name. The blue haze is due to an optical phenomenon called 'Rayleigh Scattering'. In this World Heritage ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 14 2013]

Entities: Australia, Sydney (Australia)

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

OECD

Turkey initiates e-visa system

, the Turkish Government has launched an online visa system (e-visa) which replaces 'sticker' and 'stamp-type' visas formerly issued at the border gates and enables tourists from 94 countries to obtain a visa in just a few minutes. Those who would like ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 10 2013]

Entities: Turkey, OECD, Corroboration

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Kolkata travel agents observe 'No Ticketing Day'

JOY ROY CHOUDHURY - KolkataTravel agents of Kolkata owing allegiance to the national body of travel agents – Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and others joined their counterparts elsewhere in the country to observe a 'No Ticketing Day' on May ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 09 2013]

Entities: Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), Airline, protest, Joy Roy

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism increases by more than 7% in April 2013

The Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism in Rupee terms in April, 2013 rose by seven percent in comparison to April 2012he Foreign Tourist Arrivals ( FTAs) in April 2013 was 4.52 lakh which was the same in April 2012. However, FTAs during the ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 08 2013]

Entities: Forex

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Travel agents shut shop today in nationwide protest

KAHINI CHAKRABORTY - MumbaiWith an aim to protest against the zero commission issue and other factors affecting their business, over 2600 travel agents members of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) across the nation have shut shop for a day today. ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 07 2013]

Entities: protest, Airline, IATA, India, Government of India

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

'Kashmir Festival 2013' to boost tourism in J

As a major initiative to promote tourism in Kashmir Valley, the union tourism minister, K Chiranjeevi, recently announced that 'Kashmir Festival 2013' will be held for a fortnight from May 13 to 29, 2013 at different places in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 06 2013]

Entities: Chiranjeevi, Paragliding, Aviation

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 2 reports

Tea Board of India partners with India Tourism for ATM 2013

India to display its niche portfolio at the eventREEMA LOKESH - MumbaiThe Arabian Travel Market 2013, scheduled from May 6-9, in Dubai, will witness a new addition to its otherwise well established tourism offering, as Tea Board of India has partnered ... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 02 2013]

Entities: India, Tourism, Tea Board of India

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"This exclusive agreement between TUI India and Emirates Holidays in India is just the start of many joint initiatives which will be forthcoming on a global basis. As two of the largest companies in the global travel sector, we see great advantage from leveraging the strength of both the Emirates Group and TUI TravelTravel to create opportunities and added value to our customers and our respective businesses" , commented Jeannette Linfoot, director of tour operations - New Markets, TUI Travel

Emirates Holidays ties up with TUI India & Le Passage to India [Published Express TravelWorld - May 16 2013]

...The number of tourist arrivals in January-February 2013 as compared to January-February 2012 is much higher. The government has earned about ` "95,000 crore as foreign exchange revenue from tourism. So the travel market in India is remarkable,” said Chakravarthy."

Showcasing India [Published Express TravelWorld - May 02 2013]

...to its otherwise well established tourism offering, as Tea Board of India has partnered with India Tourism to display the rich aroma of Indian ` "chai’ at the event. The ministry is keen to promote and brand the top class variety of Indian tea, which according to Vikas Rustagi, regional director (West Asia and Africa) India Tourism – Dubai office, is in high demand in the MiddleMiddle Eastern region."

Tea Board of India partners with India Tourism for ATM 2013 [Published Express TravelWorld - May 02 2013]

Many of the homestays that Jose promotes are those which specialise in village life and culture. "We put these properties in sites and other verticals which promote village life. Thus we give a lot of importance to the experience at each homestay. We also are present at important international and national trade shows" says Jose. His target clientele are those who enjoy and respect different cultures...

Here to stay [Published Express TravelWorld - May 01 2013]

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'Get Sri Lankaned' in Mumbai [Published Express TravelWorld - May 17 2013]
FAITH: Turning impossible to incredible India [Published Express TravelWorld - May 17 2013]
Emirates Holidays ties up with TUI India & Le P... [Published Express TravelWorld - May 16 2013]
Goa registers record tourist arrivals [Published Express TravelWorld - May 15 2013]
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Blue Mountains, Australia [Published Express TravelWorld - May 14 2013]
Turkey initiates e-visa system [Published Express TravelWorld - May 10 2013]
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