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With their Kolkata Roadshow, Philippines tourism attracts attention and restores faith in the country as a desirable travel destination.

Another roadshow by the Philippines Tourism was held in Kolkata, and it received a fantastic reaction from the sector. The roadshow served as a demonstration of Philippines Tourism’s dedication to showcasing the country’s appealing travel destinations and cultural attractions. Stakeholders, business leaders, and enthusiasts had a forum to interact and have deep conversations about the variety of tourism attractions the Philippines has to offer. In the roadshow, 14 illustrious companies from the Philippine private sector took part. Addressing the gathering, Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, Undersecretary for Tourism, Regulation Coordination & Resource Generation, and the concurrent Director, Regional Office VII, commented, “The Philippines values India’s enduring partnership and proudly acknowledges the country’s (India) contribution as a primary wellspring of tourists to our nation. We anticipate the Philippines to ascend greater heights in terms of visitor statistics.” The Philippines Tourism presented an array of captivating tourist encounters, encompassing exhilarating off-road escapades, exploration of historical landmarks, and the opportunity to engage in the genuine village life of the Philippines. Participants also indulged in the enchanting narrative of the nation’s history and cultural legacy. Giving her comments, Nerissa Jean B. Cruz, Market Specialist, Tourism Promotions Board, expressed, “We are overtly pleased with the positive reaction received from our trade partners. Our interactions with agents have showcased an exciting and enthusiastic dedication to positioning the Philippines as a foremost selection for their clientele.” The tradition and intrinsic natural attractiveness of the “Pearl of the Orient” are attested to by the abundance of attractions, historical buildings, UNESCO World tradition sites, and rich marine life. The Philippines also provide a variety of opportunities for thrill-seekers to engage in activities including surfing, diving, mountaineering expeditions, trekking forays, and cave …

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Philippines tourism takes the spotlight with their Kolkata Roadshow; revives confidence as attractive destination

The Philippines Tourism organized another runaway roadshow in Kolkata, which earned an exceptional response from the industry. The roadshow showcased the commitment of the Philippines Tourism to promoting their charming destinations and cultural allures.  The event provided a platform for stakeholders, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to come together and engage in meaningful discussions about the diverse offerings of the Philippines as a tourist destination. The roadshow saw the participation of 14 prominent entities from the private sector of the Philippines. Among them were important players such as Ark Travel Express, bai Hotel Cebu, Department of Tourism Central Visayas, Dusit Hotels & Resorts, Gi Philippines, Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort and Spa, Okada Manila, Philippine Airlines, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Scoot, Shangrila, Shroff International Travel Care, The Farm at San Benito, and Uni Orient Travel.  The Philippines Tourism presented an array of captivating tourist encounters, encompassing exhilarating off-road escapades, exploration of historical landmarks, and the opportunity to engage in the genuine village life of the Philippines. Participants also indulged in the enchanting narrative of the nation’s history and cultural legacy.   Nerissa Jean B. Cruz, Market Specialist, Tourism Promotions Board, expressed, “We are overtly pleased with the positive reaction received from our trade partners. Our interactions with agents have showcased an exciting and enthusiastic dedication to positioning the Philippines as a foremost selection for their clientele.” “Kolkata holds a special corner in our hearts as a treasured market. The promising potential that reverberates this city fills us with boundless optimism, and we stand assured that a significant surge of travellers from Kolkata to the Philippines is imminent,” said SanJeet, Managing Director, Buzz Travel Marketing. 

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SpiceJet introduces flights from Patna to Surat, Bagdogra

Indian LCC SpiceJet has introduced new exclusive non-stop flights from Patna to Surat and Bagdogra. The thrice-weekly flight to Surat and back will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while the Patna-Bagdogra-Patna route will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The airline has also launched new flights between Patna and Kolkata that will operate thrice weekly.

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PS Patel at Udaipur Science Centre in Tripura

Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of Udaipur Science Centre in Tripura. Late last year, it was announced by Government of Tripura that the state will have its first Science City by early 2021, while a sub-centre of the science city will also be inaugurated around the same time. Also present at the inauguration was Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais. The Ministry of Culture operates Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPOCS) which provides for setting up of Science Cities and Science Centres in all the states of the country. Science Cities are already established in Kolkata, Kapurthala, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.

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VFS Global awarded contract for Morocco visa services in 5 cities

VFS Global has been awarded the contract for Morocco visa services starting from 21 January 2021, and VACs have been rolled out in Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai. The centres are currently accepting work, business, seminars/conferences, student/researcher, family reunification, journalist and investor visas. Issuance of tourist visas is currently on hold due to the ongoing pandemic and related border closures. Pranav Sinha, Head – South Asia, VFS Global, says, “We are excited about starting the new year with a new partnership, and welcoming Morocco as VFS Global’s 65th client government.” As part of precautionary measures, customers visiting our centres may be subjected to body temperature checks to assess their health conditions and required to wear face mask and gloves. Customers exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius), cough and difficulty breathing will be allowed to reschedule their application submission for another day and will be advised to seek medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility of their choice.

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