[ad_1] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara walk after a signing ceremony of the agreement on mutual visa exemption at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, Thailand. China on Wednesday said it has worked out a “comprehensive mutual visa cooperation” agreement with 23 countries, including …
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Expectation & aspiration for India’s healthcare future & medical value tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In recent years, India has emerged as a hub for Medical Value Tourism, attracting patients from around the world for high-quality medical treatments at a fraction of the cost in their native countries. As an industry, the medical tourism sector anticipates supportive measures from the upcoming budget. The budget …
Read More »Karnataka Tourism to hold roadshow for Goa travel agents, tour operators, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Karnataka Tourism, in collaboration with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd, Jungle Lodges and Resorts, and various stakeholders, is gearing up to showcase the splendor of Karnataka to travel agents and tour operators in Goa. An upcoming Roadshow, slated for February 5, 2024, at The Fern Kadamba Hotel & …
Read More »Etihad expands flight frequencies to key destinations, 27% increase in weekly departures, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, continues to meet growing customer demand by announcing increased flight frequencies to several vital destinations across the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. This expansion signifies a nearly 27 per cent increase in weekly departures compared to last summer, …
Read More »Tourist visa appointment wait times down by 75%, US processes record-breaking visas to Indians, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The United States has processed 1.4 million visas for Indians in 2023, marking an all-time high and significantly slashing visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 per cent. Indians now constitute one-tenth of all US visa applicants globally, with demand skyrocketing across all visa categories, witnessing a remarkable 60 …
Read More »4th Chilika Birds Festival takes flight; engages local communities, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The 4th National Chilika Birds Festival was inaugurated this week by Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik, who described the destination as “a pilgrimage for over a million-winged visitors of varied species, which undertake flights to the mighty but calm Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lake.” …
Read More »Ferns N Petals ventures into global medical tourism with ‘MediJourney’, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Ferns N Petals, a renowned gifting brand in India, has introduced “MediJourney,” its new venture in global medical tourism. The company said MediJourney sets a new standard in healthcare facilitation, emphasising personalized well-being for individuals worldwide. As FnP’s new medical tourism platform, MediJourney offers a comprehensive range of healthcare …
Read More »Airbus & Tata Group collaborate to establish India’s first private sector helicopter assembly line, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, presenting an H125 helicopter model to N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in New Delhi on January 26, 2024. In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly …
Read More »Antara launches sustainably built catamarans for Bhitarkanika in Odisha, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Antara River Cruises has once again made waves in the world of cruise travel with the launch of their latest Catamarans in Odisha. Following the resounding success of the MV Ganga Vilas, which debuted as the longest river cruise in 2023, these two-suite, eco-friendly vessels—MV Mahanadi and MV Bhitarkanika—are …
Read More »Southwest Airlines removes MAX 7 from 2024 plans, cuts delivery forecast from Boeing, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it was expecting to take fewer deliveries of Boeing‘s 737 MAX aircraft and it had left out the MAX 7 model, which is mired in certification delays, from its 2024 fleet plans. The U.S. budget carrier, one of Boeing’s loyal customers, expects …
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