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India Outbound has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Indian market and we look forward to provide timely and accurate information on Africa and contribute to a better understanding and knowledge of the continent that is often a victim of bias, clichés and other false information.

Magical Kenya targets 20 pc growth in Indian tourists in 2020

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) exhibited at OTM Mumbai, one of India's largest travel trade exhibitions, to position Kenya as the preferred holiday destination and to provide a business networking platform for the Kenyan travel trade to engage with key tourism stakeholders in the Indian market.

KTB participated in the event with operators and DMCs that included African Quest Safaris, Golden Holidays and Travel Co, Heritage Hotels, Private Safaris, Safari Trails, Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, Serena Hotels, Silverbird Travel Plus, Simba Lodges and WildTrek Safaris. They showcased the destination's authentic experiences to the travel fraternity of India. The Indian market has grown to be the fifth largest tourism source market for Kenya. KTB embarks on an ambitious mission to steadily achieve 20 pc growth during the year 2020.

Speaking on this occasion, KTB chief executive officer, Betty Radier said, "India is a market that excites key players in the Kenyan tourism sector due to its potential for growth. Statistics also show us that Kenya is making strides in this respect with arrivals into the country from India recorded at 122,649 in 2019. We want to ensure that we leverage on the tremendous relationship Kenya and India has had over the years to increase the numbers from this market."

High Commission of Rwanda-New Delhi hosts ‘Rwanda-The Royal Tour’ workshop in Mumbai

The High Commission of Rwanda-New Delhi, India, and Rwanda Development Board organised a workshop called ‘Rwanda – The Royal Tour’ on February 5, at The Westin Mumbai Garden City and put together by Inspiration Unlimited. The workshop was organised to familiarise the travel trade and media to Rwanda – the land of a thousand hills.

The event was attended by Joseph Kabakeza, first counsellor and acting high commissioner of Rwanda in India, Mucyo Rutishisha, second counsellor, Rwanda High Commission-New Delhi, India and Michael Savage, founder and managing director, African Unique Safaris Ltd–the first Australian registered DMC in Rwanda.

Speaking at the event, Kabakeza said, “There’s a lot more to Rwanda than the mountain gorillas. Our country is business friendly. Also, the direct flight from Mumbai to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, by RwandAir has really facilitated the travel between the two countries. Our visa on arrival facility is yet another added advantage. And, of course, we also offer lip-smacking vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food.” Jokingly, he added, “But, I would recommend that when in Rwanda, please do try our local variety of fresh vegetables, and I promise you, you will be pleasantly surprised.”

Currently RwandAir flies thrice a week from Mumbai to Kigali and will increase its frequency once it resumes its flights on Guangzhou route.

Mauritius Tourism focuses on promoting MICE tourism for Indian market

Building upon the excellent tourism relations that India and Mauritius share, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) recently organised a grand networking event in Delhi. The event brought together more than 100 officials from travel and trade fraternity and put light on the various tourism opportunities there.

The event focussed on presenting the MICE and destination wedding opportunities in the country for the Indian market which was a bit affected last year. They are also promoting film tourism and honeymoon destinations as they were awarded the most romantic destination at World Travel Awards.

Speaking to India Outbound, Arvind Bundhun, director of MTPA shared, “When we speak of Mauritius we will think of crystalline waters, pristine beaches, and landscapes but there’s much more to that. Mauritius is a melting conclude of culture, religion, diversity, gastronomy, legendary circus and hospitality and we have got all these attributes under destinations which are being exploited.”

South Africa starts e-visa in India on a pilot basis

South Africa has rolled out an online visa process in India in January, on pilot basis, tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi - Ngubane said on January 16. On successful completion of the test run, online visa application process will come into effect on April 1 this year. The minister also said that South African government was also exploring the possibility of a third-country air transport carrier being allowed to operate a direct flight to Mumbai from South Africa.

    
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