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India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just for tourism destinations and products to promote themselves to the Indian travel industry, but also for decision makers to build/change their strategy in a context where the Indian outbound market is not only growing but changing with new dynamics. India Outbound brings to you the latest trends of the market with in depth analysis.

Japan to allow large-scale foreign visitors for the Tokyo Olympics

Japan aims to admit “large-scale” numbers of overseas visitors for the Tokyo Olympic Games without mandatory vaccinations or quarantines provided tourists submit negative coronavirus test results and download smart-phone tracking apps on arrival, Nikkei, a leading business daily of Japan has reported.

The report didn’t detail how many visitors would be allowed but said Japan will not restrict foreign travellers’ usage of public transportation systems. Games organisers have sold nearly one million tickets overseas, the paper said, compared with 4.5 million tickets sold in Japan. International Olympic Committee official Joan Coates said the number of athletes participating in the Games would not be reduced and it was down to organisers to make them feel safe. Over 11,000 athletes are expected in Tokyo for the Olympics and thousands more will come for the subsequent Paralympics.

Amazing Thailand Plus’ new offer includes mandatory 14-day quarantine

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Thai Airways International (THAI), Thai Hotels Association (THA) and Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), is launching an ‘Amazing Thailand Plus’ offer for foreign visitors wishing to enter Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The Amazing Thailand Plus offer gives visitors value-added benefits while ensuring safety and health for both themselves and the Thai people. Every foreign traveller to Thailand must undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine and follow all rules and regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health just like every Thai national returning home from overseas,” said Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor.

Amazing Thailand Plus comes with over 400 packages, inclusive of special fares on international and domestic flights, rooms at government-accredited Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels, and post-quarantine tours or transfers. Accommodation options are available at 70 ASQ hotels and over other 100 hotels in designated destinations.

TAT has recommended that interested travellers must enquire first at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate General in their home country before making any bookings. This is because the application for both the single entry tourist visa (TR) and special tourist visa (STV) is to be made only in the traveller’s country of origin at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General.

Taiwan and Walt Disney make plans for Christmas

A low-risk Covid-19 country, Taiwan, is gearing up for end-of-the-year festivities in partnership with the Walt Disney. The new Taipei City will be hosting one of the four largest annual events of Taiwan - Disney’s Fairytale themed Christmas. ‘Christmasland in New Taipei City’ in association with the Walt Disney plans to create a grand spectacle including the largest-ever 3D projection mapping light show, six limited-edition art installations of Disney Princess, namely Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jasmine and Snow White.

This year, Taiwan’s Christmas festivities will be open to domestic tourists majorly with sporadic foreign visitors. However, Taiwan is looking at conducting this festival to be able to conduct grander events in 2021 when it is targeting to receive over six million international tourists.

South African Tourism announces Summer Differently campaign to inspire travellers

South African Tourism (SAT) had announced that the country is now open to all international leisure and business travellers from around the world. The opening of the border comes with a new campaign involving things to do and places to explore in all its nine provinces.

Though mainly meant to attract South African nationals, the itinerary will help any foreign tourist willing to explore the country in an experiential way. For most of this year, movements have been restricted and now through this campaign, South African Tourism aims to inspire the tourists to go out and enjoy the country and summer, differently. South African Tourism is aggressively networking with the Indian travel trade to stay afloat and update them about all the new developments as well as newer destinations to attract more Indian tourists, once the international flights normalise.

Starting in the Northern Cape, the Summer Different convoy will travel through each one of South Africa’s nine provinces to shine a spotlight on some of the most spectacular parts of the country and unearth the hidden gems in every province.

Kenya Tourism board appoint Intrepid Marketing as new India representative

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has appointed Intrepid Marketing and Communications, a Mumbai-based company, to establish Kenya as an aspirational long-haul destination in the Indian Market through varied and sustained initiatives. Intrepid will be responsible for executing all trade, marketing and communication activities undertaken by KTB in India, commencing December 2020.

Currently, Kenya is identified in the Indian market as a destination suitable for experiences and safari. The engagement is expected to allow KTB to broaden the narrative of Kenya’s offering and further introduce Indians to the country’s exotic cultures and heritage, wide range of adventurous activities and also the vibrant cityscapes; through consistent communication, promotional campaigns and product developments.

Commenting on this appointment, KTB CEO Betty Raider said that this would help in opening up Kenya to the Indian market which is important to the destination.

“Kenya as a destination has bountiful offerings and hence has a huge potential to entice new age travellers across all segments. We are working towards aligning our activities with ‘Kenya Vision 2030’ strategy and charting out an extensive calendar to penetrate the brand’s presence in target markets. Once travel restrictions are lifted, we hope to achieve the set benchmark for Indian arrivals through aggressive trade, marketing and communication approach while of course putting tourist’s health and safety on priority,” says Neeti Bhatia, director, Intrepid Marketing & Communications.


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