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Tourism : New travel rules for visiting New Zealand

Tourism : New travel rules for visiting New Zealand

As of October 1, 2019, nationals of visa-exempt* countries will have to obtain an electronic travel authorization to be admitted to New Zealand. Presentation of this ETA, called NZeTA, which can already be claimed online. What is an NZeTA ? NZeTA is a new security measure that the New Zealand government...

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Sri Lanka resumes its free e-visa program on arrival today

Sri Lanka resumes its free e-visa program on arrival today

Sri Lanka is now resuming its program of issuing free visas on arrival, which was interrupted after the attacks last April. As of August 1, 2019, the country will issue free 30-day visas upon arrival to nationals of 48 countries in order to revitalize its tourism sector, which has been...

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The helmet that allowed Neil Armstrong to pronounce his legendary phrase 50 years ago is on display in London

The helmet that allowed Neil Armstrong to pronounce his legendary phrase 50 years ago is on display in London

This week, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Plantronics, Inc. ("Poly" - formerly Plantronics and Polycom) celebrates its key role in this historic event. On July 21, 1969, at 02:56:15 UTC, Commander Neil Armstrong's first words when he put his foot on the...

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Cathay Pacific at RISE in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific at RISE in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong airline is supporting eight local start-ups with innovative solutions at Asia's largest technology conference, RISE, in Hong Kong Cathay Pacific continues to encourage young talent in Hong Kong by sponsoring eight local start-ups present at RISE and selected for their technological and innovative initiatives whose high potential...

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In Australia, the working holiday visa age limit extended to 35 years old

In Australia, the working holiday visa age limit extended to 35 years old

Since 1 July 2019, the maximum age of eligibility for tourists applying for a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)...

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In China soon the capture of fingerprints required for obtaining a visa

In China soon the capture of fingerprints required for obtaining a visa

In the spirit of the times for several years, the Chinese consular authorities in France will now require biometric...

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Laos : The electronic tourist visa will be available next month

Laos : The electronic tourist visa will be available next month

Initially announced for this month, the Laotian authorities will propose to obtain the electronic tourist visa next month. The...

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Ctrip’s results continue to improve despite the trade war

Ctrip’s results continue to improve despite the trade war

Just because China is far from home does not mean that we should not talk about what is happening...

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Emirates launches app in Arabic

Emirates launches app in Arabic

All the features in the Emirates app are now available in Arabic, bringing the total number of languages supported...

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In Madagascar, the e-Visa is now available to tourists

In Madagascar, the e-Visa is now available to tourists

Announced more than two years ago, the electronic visa for entry to the island is now available online. A...