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India’s outbound travel is booming! Visa applications are up 11% YoY in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. With rising demand, early applications & premium services like Visa At Your Doorstep are gaining traction.

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A collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is set to enhance international travel, indicating #DigiYatra’s ambitions for global reach.

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Indian nationals can visit #Malaysia without a #visa for 30 days until December 31, 2026, as part of Malaysia's Visa Liberalisation Plan. Indian travelers must present a return flight ticket and proof of sufficient funds for their stay.

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The Indian #tourism and #hospitality sector is set to generate 61 lakh new jobs by 2034 with 46 lakh jobs for men and 15 lakh for women, driven by a projected rise in sectoral spending.

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From serene hill stations to cultural hubs and spiritual landmarks, the #Google Year in Search 2024 report revealed what was on the radar of #Indiantraveler.

(1/5) Here are the top 10 most searched #travel destinations in India.

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#Paris becomes the world's leading city destination for the 4th consecutive year, per @Euromonitor’s 2024 index.
In Indian cities, #Delhi was the sole city to get ranked, securing 74th place.

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The #evisa initiative, in development since 2019, was officially launched for Indian nationals on October 28, 2024, at the Philippine Embassy and consulates in India. By the end of October, over 7000 e-visas had been issued.

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From stargazing to wellness, https://t.co/gLyGGKvebA’s annual Travel Predictions research revealed that Indian travelers are reshaping their journeys to deepen connections and rediscover themselves in 2025.

(1/7) @bookingcom forecasts 2025’s top 5 #travel trends

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#JapanAirlines (JAL) and #IndiGo will commence a strategic #codeshare partnership on December 16, 2024, offering seamless booking with single tickets for travel between Japan and 18 Indian cities. Bookings opening on December 4, 2024.

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#Paytm’s #UPI International now allows Indian travelers to make cashless payments in the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal.

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More trips, lavish stays, and big plans for flights!✨
(1/5) @Skyscanner's latest Horizons report reveals that Indians are leading the travel surge in 2025!

Here’s what the trends revealed!

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(4/5) Flying high!✈️ 58% Indians are planning to spend more or the same on flights in 2025.

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#Aviation milestone! On November 17, 2024, Indian #airlines transported a record 505,412 passengers on 3,173 flights for the first time. This surge was primarily driven by post-Diwali demand, wedding season, and festive travel.

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Starting November 12, 2024, all #Vistara flights will be booked through #AirIndia, with flights identified by new Air India codes.

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Rakesh Gangwal named the independent board chair of @SouthwestAir following leadership changes pushed by Elliott Investment Management. Gangwal joined the board in July, also investing over $100 million by acquiring 3.6 million shares.

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#Thailand’s visa-free entry for Indian nationals, initially set to end on November 11, 2024, has been extended indefinitely, allowing stays up to 60 days, extendable by 30 days.

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The e-VoA service will launch by December 2024, allowing travelers to process visas online before departure. Advanced features include OCR technology for error reduction and multi-language support, with future expansions planned.

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