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The top Thai cities global travelers are looking up online include Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin

Visa has signed three-year MoU with the Singapore Tourism Board to address the needs of Singapore’s tourism and lifestyle small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by COVID-19

Following last month’s successful release of the ‘Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2020-2024’, complete with updates in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Asia Travel…

Accor and Visa have announced their global partnership to bring new payment experiences to ALL-Accor Live Limitless loyalty members. The partnership will bring together Accor’s…

Wirecard, the provider of digital financial technology and FXChange, self-service currency exchange network in Singapore, are collaborating to provide outbound and inbound travellers in…

YES Bank has partnered with Travel Money, the foreign exchange brand of FCM Travel, to provide highly secure digital payment solutions coupled with a completely seamless experience to…

Indonesian start-up superstar Go-Jek has announced that global payment technology provider Visa is the latest investor to back its ongoing Series F funding round.

Travellers entering Vietnam need passports or valid passport-substitute papers and an entry visa issued by Vietnamese authorities except, of course, in cases where Vietnam visa exemption is…

Despite the rise of online shopping – made even easier with the proliferation of drone delivery services – or maybe because of it – it seems the British have not fallen yet out of love with…

Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS), announced the opening of Morocco Visa Application and Information Centres (MVAIC) in India. The Centre in New Delhi was inaugurated today by His…

Visa have announced the addition of three athletes from the Nigerian Women's Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training to become the first ever African representatives, to qualify for…

Visa, the  payment technology partner at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has introduced three commercially available wearable payment devices.

The global medical tourism industry is set to boom in the coming years, with a new report forecasting an annual growth rate of up to 25% over the next decade. The Medical Tourism…

Asian outbound travel is expected to surge in the next decade, with increasing affluence and improved connectivity leading to a sharp rise in international holidays, a new report has…

UK spend on global travel is predicted to reach £63.4 billion in 2025, up 58% on 2015, according to a new report from Visa. On average, each UK household is set to spend £9,300 annually by…

Emirates Airline recently launched the Visa Checkout - the online checkout service by Visa. This new facility will allow passengers to pay with their cards online and on any device.…

Jumeirah Group recently signed a multi-year partnership with Visa. As part of the partnership, Visa cardholders across Middle East and North Africa will have access to a series of…

More Thais are choosing to take overseas holidays, but not with their spouses or partners, a new study has revealed. According to the latest edition of the 'Visa Global Travel…

Destinations with pristine beaches and upscale hotels are most likely to attract affluent Asian travellers, according to new study by Visa. According to the 'Visa Affluent Study 2015',…

The Singapore government has extended the validity of the Multiple Journey Visa (MJV) for Chinese travellers, in an effort to attract more visitors to the country. The move, which was…

In an effort to boost its tourism portfolio, Egyptian Tourism Authority recently partnered with Visa to launch a promotional campaign on social media. The initiative looks to boost…

Thailand will embark on an “aggressive” digital strategy to drive more inbound MICE business this year. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) revealed its plans at an…

Global travellers are less restricted by visa regulations now than in previous years, a new study has found. According to the UNWTO's latest 'Visa Openness Report', 62% of the world’s…

The second ‘Thailand Spectacular Year-end Shopping’ campaign was recently kicked off by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) along with Visa and the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association…

Middle East visitors to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil spent more than US $2.7 million, according to a report released by Visa.  The UAE ranked 30th in the list of global…

A recent study conducted by Visa Inc to understand the affluence of travellers in the region. The complete study will be unveiled at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market 2014. The…

India has streamlined its visa rules for Chinese tourists. The new visa policy, business and tourist visas will be processed within two days. “The Indian Embassy has put in place an…

Holidaymakers can now get a visa on arrival in Turkey up to 31 December 2014. Click here for the latest. UK travellers heading to Turkey will not be able to get a visa on arrival from…

The United Kingdom has announced plans to introduce a VIP mobile visa service in India.  The country will also pilot a 'passport pass-back' service in South India besides launching a…

Close to 89% of the Indian travellers are in favour of a common visa to visit more than one country in the ASEAN region, similar to the Schengen visa that applies to 26 countries of…

为吸引钱袋子鼓鼓且购买力旺盛的中国旅游者，近期，多个国家抛出“放宽对华签证”系列措施，形式涉及延长签证时间、提高出签率、缩短办理时间、减少签证费用、提供多次往返签证、简化签证手续、在材料提供方面降低要求等多个方面，这对于出境旅游热情日益高涨的中国游客来说，无疑是个大好消息。 中国游客成多国提振经济“救命稻草”…

《印度时报》10月16日报道，原题：《着眼商业，印度将放宽对华签证》。尽管意在缓和印中两国边境的紧张局势，但在下周访华期间，印度总理辛格将通过放宽对华商务和旅游签证规定，寻求优先考虑投资和商业。 有关协议包含两方面关键内容，一是将对中国公民的半年期商务签证延长至1年且可以多次往返;二是确保内政部在30天内完成有关“项目签证”的安全许可程序。…

Regional tourism has high growth potential, according to the World Bank, and is especially strong in the GCC. The industry growth is projected to increase from US$19.2bn in 2011 to…

Abu Dhabi welcomed 23,618 Chinese hotel guests in the first seven months of 2013, up 36% over the same period last year. The emirate is expecting further increases as the industry develops…

Travellers are becoming increasingly dependent on gadgets to help them explore the world and stay in touch with home, a new survey has found. The latest edition of Visa’s Global…

The UK is reportedly pressing ahead with a GBP3,000 tourist bond scheme, despite widespread condemnation from foreign governments and Downing Street.  The initiative would see…

The US will soon commence a new visa application process for Chinese citizens, aimed at streamlining procedures and reducing costs. From 16 March 2013, the revised policy for…

In a move to streamline the medical tourism initiative, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) recently held a meeting with…

A single Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) entry visa will help boost number of tourists in the region and will reinvigorate tourism as a sector, a study submitted to GCC officials has found.…

The prospect of cruise passengers entering the UAE on multi-entry visas has been looked on positively by stakeholders in Abu Dhabi's cruise industry.  The recent Ministerial Decree amends…

The UAE has decided to allow multiple entry visas in keeping with the requirements of some foreigners who need to visit the country from time to time, Gulf News has reported.  Those…

India registered 18.1% increase in Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme for October 2012 as compared to the previous year. The country issued a total of 1,457 VoAs last month as compared to…

India has pitched for devising a system which can provide quick visa and airport facilities to disaster relief teams. The proposal was put forward by Union Home Minister, Sushil Kumar…

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has warned British travellers Turkey’s visa regulations are to become stricter in the new year. From 1 January travellers will be refused entry…

India and Pakistan have gone ahead with a new and liberalised visa agreement. The pact, signed between S M Krishna, Minister for External Affairs, Govt. of India and Rehman Malik, Interior…

Mumbai travellers can now make sudden plans to travel to Thailand. Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) has announced that henceforth applicants that submit their documents for Thailand…

China has tightened is entry requirements for international visitors. Travellers applying for tourist visas must now submit a letter of invitation from a person or company in China, as well…

Recent research from Visa reported that Saudi Arabia is the fastest-growing GCC country when it comes to Visa account holders spend in the UAE. The latest 'Tourism Outlook: UAE' report that…

The Royal Thai Consulate in Mumbai has outsourced Thai visa applications Western India. The consulate has appointed Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) to operate visa application…

Visa and Four Seasons Hotels Egypt have partnered to offer Visa Platinum and Infinite cardholders discounts on accommodation, dining and spa treatments at all four of their Egyptian…

Visa debit and credit cardholders across the region can explore Egypt or France for 15% less, when booking their break to these two select destinations with Emirates Holidays between April…

Oman's Ministry of Tourism has forecast 10% growth in the sector this year and aims to attract 12 million visitors a year by 2020. Last year, the tourism industry's contribution to GDP was…

First two phases to open seven centres by March, while three centres to launch in mid-2012...   Switzerland yesterday announced to open 10 more regional Visa Application Centres (VACs)…