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Canada asks citizens in India to stay vigilant and exercise caution

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 1:30 PM 368

Canada has updated travel advisory for its citizens in India asking them to “stay vigilant and exercise caution” in the context of recent developments as there are calls for protests and some “negative sentiment” towards Canada on social media. This comes after New Delhi issued a similar advisory for Indian nationals and students living in […]Continue Reading

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India suspends visa services for Canadians

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 21 September 2023, 1:15 PM 254

New Delhi has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals indefinitely amid heightened tensions between the two countries even as Ottawa said it was temporarily adjusting staff presence in India to ensure the safety of diplomats following threats received on social media. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation of Indian involvement in Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Continue Reading

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Jamaica bets big on Indian market; keen to tap Indian diaspora across countries

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 21 September 2023, 11:00 AM 468

At their annual trade event, JAPEX 2023, Jamaica has acclaimed India as a high potential tourism market. There is a huge and developing interest for Indian tourists to come to the island destination. The Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX), an industry trade show hosted annually by the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), in association with […]Continue Reading

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Deal activity in T&T industry declines 36.2% YoY during Jan-Aug 2023: GlobalData

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 1:00 PM 416

The global travel and tourism industry experienced a notable decline in deal activity during January-August 2023, marking a substantial year-on-year (YoY) decrease of 36.2% compared to the same period in 2022. This decline spanned various deal types, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing, with economic uncertainties and Continue Reading

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Canada issues travel advisory for India asking citizens to ‘exercise caution’

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 10:00 AM 418

Updating its travel advisory amid escalating tension, Canada has reportedly asked its citizens to “exercise caution” while travelling to India. A special mention has reportedly been made about Jammu & Kashmir. The advisory reads, “The security situation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is tense. There are high risks of violent protests, Continue Reading

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Destination DC records 21.9 million visitors; launches new advertising campaign

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:00 AM 601

India emerges as number three international market for 2022 Against the backdrop of a fresh advertising campaign, Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, announced visitation is trending towards a return to pre-pandemic levels. In 2022, the city welcomed 21.9 million visitors, including 1.2 million international visitors. Continue Reading