In Brief

New CD-ROM Guide On Dubai

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has launched an interactive CD-ROM guide on Dubai to attract more visitors and create awareness. The comprehensive guide, titled 'Discover Dubai' is in English and includes the award-winning 12-minute DVD film, 'Dubai Welcome to 21st Century Arabia'.

Using interactive technology and video content, the guide covers every aspect of Dubai: its weather, accommodation, things to do, transport, shopping, business, history and evolution of Dubai, restaurants and events.

The guide does not need an Internet connection or a high computer operating system. About 40,000 copies of the CD-ROM guide will be distributed free of cost through the DTCM's network of 14 Overseas Representative offices, travel trade exhibitions and road shows.

London Pass Now Available In India

IE Marketing, a part of the Old World Group (which owns Hotel Broadway and operates Habitat World at India Habitat Centre) has entered into a sales agreement with The Leisure Pass Group, UK. It will now be the exclusive distributor of The London Pass and The London Business Card in India.

The London Pass is the city's only all-exclusive sightseeing card and offers free entry to over 50 attractions and a free guidebook. A separate Child Pass is also available. The Business Card, valid for one year, offers various services including e-office, rent-a-phone, taxi services, gym facilities, medicentre and discounts at London restaurants and bars.

Janesh Khanna, director of sales at Old World Group, said, "We are offering competitive prices to not only travellers but also travel agents and tour operators. This will help them save money and time with special rates on bulk purchases."

IE Marketing's travel division also offers city sightseeing and discount cards for destinations in Europe and the US. The company offers travellers the ability to buy these cards in INR in India.

Easier Visa Applications To Thailand

To handle the growing number of visitors from India, the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has announced the opening of a network of visa application centre for visitors to Thailand. The first centre has been opened in Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. It will be operated by VFS (India) Pvt. Limited on behalf of the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi.

Travellers who want to apply for all types of temporary visas (Tourist, Transit, and Non-immigrant) will now be able to submit their applications here. Detailed information on the new visa application procedure for Thailand is available at www.vfs-thailand.co.in.