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Alipay records rise in outbound Chinese tourists spending

According to Alipay, the leading digital open platform that offers a popular mobile payment method and all kinds of life services to Chinese consumers, the average spending of Chinese tourists using Alipay overseas doubled in the first quarter of 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels in the same period in 2019. According to the platform, outbound […]

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G20 great opportunity for India to showcase tourism: KB Kachru, HAI VP

India’s G20 presidency will be an excellent chance to demonstrate our history, diversity as the world’s biggest democracy, and proficiency in a range of disciplines, including economic developments, science and technology, space exploration, innovation, start-ups, and more. This sentiment was anchored by KB Kachru, HAI Vice President and Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia […]

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Vadnagar-Modhera-Patan heritage tourism circuit sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan

According to the Maharashtra state government, the Central government has given green signal to the Vadnagar-Modhera-Patan heritage tourism circuit as part of the Swadesh Darshan project. In response to a query from Kheralu MLA Sardar Chaudhary, the state government stated that the Centre sanctioned Rs 2.19 crore for the Vadnagar-Modhera-Patan heritage circuit, while the state […]

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Bali turns to hotels, tourism workers to educate unruly tourists

Bali’s hotels and tourism workers are educating international visitors on local customs and appropriate behaviour in order to bring unruly tourists under control. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) for Bali wants tourism officials to educate international guests on what they can and cannot do. According to local news site NusaBali.com, PHRI Secretary, Perry […]