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25 Sep 08
Nigerian e-passports and visas generating record revenue
After introducing electronic passports and visas to the Nigerian immigration system, the Government has enjoyed more than N3.35 billion (£1.6 million) in sale revenue between March and December last year, reports the Daily Triumph.
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23 Sep 08
More celebrities choosing Kenya as their travel destination
More celebrities are choosing Kenya as their international travel destination, reports the Daily Nation, as it provides for them more than exciting game reserves, stunning waterways and famous African skies.
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19 Sep 08
Report shows tourists to Tanzania could double by 2012
A report released by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has predicted that over the next four years the numbers of international tourists in Tanzania will more than double. According to Daily News Online, TATO have said if the tourism infrastructure were improved around the country, tourism operators could welcome a record amount of international travellers.
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19 Sep 08
100,000 waiting for Russian visas
Around 100,000 Kyrgyzstan nationals are waiting for Russian immigration visas, a political expert told 24.kg yesterday.
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18 Sep 08
Brazil kicking off tourism roadshow in the UK
The Brazilian tourism board, Embratur, will be launching a roadshow in the United Kingdom that is due to stop in three major cities, reports Ttglive.com.
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18 Sep 08
India next in line for electronic passport programme
India has announced it will be using a digital security company to supply electronic passports for Indian nationals.
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16 Sep 08
China using exhibition in Sydney to attract tourists
Last week, a graphics exhibition opened in Sydney that is designed to showcase Chinese tourism to prospective Australian tourists, reports CCTV.com.
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16 Sep 08
India planning to streamline visa process for foreign tourists
The Indian government is planning to streamline its visa process for foreign tourists so that it can maintain its strong growth in the tourism sector.
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11 Sep 08
New e-visas compulsory for travel to Nigeria
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Chukwurah Udeh announced at a media brief in Abuja that the Government will now be issuing e-cards instead of visas in an attempt to purge visa fraud, reports AllAfrica.com.
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09 Sep 08
Indian gov't sets a 10 million visitor arrival target by 2010
The Indian Government has announced it will aim to attract 10 million international tourists to the country annually by 2010 and create another four ports for international cruisers to dock at, reports the Economic Times.
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05 Sep 08
Number of tourists to Nepal rising
The Nepal Tourism Board announced the number of tourists to the country has increased this year, reports Monsters and Critics.
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