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JourneyLabel announces the “We Love LA” campaign in India in collaboration with Los Angeles Tourism.
In an effort to promote Los Angeles to India’s expanding luxury travel market, JourneyLabel and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board have launched the “We Love LA” campaign. The partnership, which highlights Los Angeles through a carefully chosen, experience-led perspective, is positioned as a deliberate initiative to link Indian high-net-worth tourists with one of the most famous locations on…
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Danzel Walter Promoted to Senior Manager at Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the promotion of Danzel Walter to the position of Senior Manager, effective 1 April 2026. A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Danzel has been a pivotal member of the STB India & South Asia team since 2017. In his previous role as Manager, he was instrumental…
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To boost VM2026 arrivals, Malaysian tourism is stepping up its efforts in the Indian market.
In 2026, Malaysia has set the lofty goal of welcoming 21 lakh Indian tourists. As the nation gains significant momentum towards Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia has launched a number of strategic efforts to accomplish this goal, highlighting the significance of the Indian outbound market. At the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026 in Mumbai, where 75 Malaysian travel industry…
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Over 850,000 people visited Lindt Home of Chocolate in 2025, with 60,000 coming from India.
With over 850,000 visits and more than 2,000 guided tours, the Lindt Home of Chocolate ended 2025 on a high note, its most prosperous year since launching. About 60,000 Indian tourists also visited the site, demonstrating its growing appeal to Indian tourists visiting Switzerland. As a result of immersive exhibits, live demonstrations, and carefully selected tastings, the record-breaking year saw…
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India is a major source market for Sharjah’s robust tourism growth in 2025
Building on steady annual development, Sharjah received over 172,000 Indian tourists in 2024, a number that set the groundwork for the notable expansion in 2025. Strong worldwide demand and a strategic emphasis on the industry helped Sharjah achieve a phenomenal 38% growth in tourist performance in 2025, solidifying its place on the world tourism map. India is still one of…
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Kuwait’s new residency requirements include a KD 10 monthly cost for all entry and visit visas
The Executive Regulations of the Foreigners’ Residence Law No. (2249) of 2025 went into force on December 23, 2025, according to Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior. Revised rules pertaining to entrance visas, residence permits, and compliance requirements for foreign nationals are introduced in the new regulations. A new residence entry visa for international investors has been introduced under the revised framework.…
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The US will prioritise high-skilled, high-paying individuals by replacing the random H-1B lottery with weighted selection
Regulations regulating the selection of H-1B registrations for cap-subject petitions by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have been amended, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The updated framework would allow firms to apply for H-1B workers at all wage levels, but DHS will replace the current random lottery with a weighted selection process that typically favours…
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The Chinese Embassy in India has launched an online application for visas
The Chinese Online Visa Application System has been formally established by the Chinese Embassy in India, enabling candidates to fill out online forms and submit supporting documentation. Access to the service is possible via the official website at https://www.visaforchina.cn/. A note posted on the website of the Visa Application Service Centre states that applicants need to register or log in…
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Benchmark Travel Representations is appointed by Khimji’s House of Travel to advertise Oman and the United Arab Emirates in India
Benchmark Travel Representations has been named the official representative of Khimji’s House of Travel, a well-known Destination Management Company (DMC) with its main office in the Sultanate of Oman, for the Indian market. Benchmark Travel Representations will market Khimji’s House of Travel’s travel and hospitality services throughout Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Indian travel industry, which…
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Starting in January 2026, New Zealand will raise the Visa Application Centre service prices in 26 nations, including India.
Candidates from 26 nations and territories, including India, would be affected by the rise in Visa Application Centre (VAC) service fees announced by Immigration New Zealand, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. While official visa application fees collected by Immigration New Zealand will not change, the modification applies to service fees assessed by VACs like VFS Global. Since…
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