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Philippine tourism department inks data-sharing agreement with Visa
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and global payments firm Visa have entered a strategic collaboration pushing tourism promotions and data-sharing.
Visa Expands Visa Intelligent Commerce Across Asia Pacific, Prepares for AI Commerce Pilot by Early 2026
Visa announced significant strides in expanding Visa Intelligent Commerce across Asia Pacific, accelerating the region’s push into agentic commerce –
Visa presents its 2025 Money Travels remittances report for the Asia-Pacific
Global digital payments platform Visa announced the results of its annual Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report on Wednesday, 13th August.
Thomas Cook India opens its first outlet in Davangere
With a strategic intent to capitalise on the strong and growing demand from Karnataka, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading
Global Business Travel Spending to Reach $1.57 Trillion in 2025: GBTA
GBTA’s annual Business Travel Index Outlook report reflects moderate near-term growth, regional and sector divergence, and evolving traveler expectations reshaping
Kuwait launches new e-visa system
The platform, introduced this week by Kuwaiti authorities, is a key milestone in the country’s efforts to become a regional
Record surge in international skiers drives tourism growth in Japan: Visa
With peak ski season transforming to Spring blossoms, Visa revealed data showing growing popularity of Japan as a ski holiday destination among international travellers as number of visitors surpassed pre-pandemic levels, setting a fresh record.
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Amazing Thailand Health and Beauty initiative
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially launched the Amazing Thailand Health and Beauty initiative.
Thomas Cook India launches the Borderless Prepaid Multi-Currency Travel Card
India's outbound travel saw a record in overseas travel spending of $17 billion in FY24, marking a 25% increase y-o-y (accounting for 54% of all international spending)1 and is projected to reach $55.4 billion by 20342
Singapore Residents’ Year End and Lunar New Year travel spending hit new highs: Visa
Visa, shared that Singapore residents continue to prioritise travel, with outbound spending surging in December last year, as well as the recent Lunar New Year holiday week.
VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities
VFS Global's new Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) platform, is now available for nationals of all the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including Japan.
Namibia introduces online visa-on-arrival to streamline entry for international travellers
Under this new system, travelers can apply for a VoA online, at a Namibian consular post, or upon arrival at designated ports of entry
French Embassy in Manila releases advisory regarding visa appointments
The French Embassy in Manila advised potential visa applicants that the waiting time for an appointment at its visa center in Manila could take at least six weeks.
Vietnam has lifted visa requirements for nationals of Poland, Switzerland and Czechia
Citizens of Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland will be permitted to visit Vietnam without applying for a visa before travelling to the Southeast Asian country.
Indonesian Immigration Department announces adjustment of visa costs for those travelling to Bali
Indonesia’s Immigration Department announced an adjustment to the cost of visa applications.
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