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SBI Launches Travel Card with Amazing Benefits!

If you’re a State Bank of India (SBI) card holder and you love to travel, SBI just announced something super exciting. The bank recently announced the launch of its first travel-focused core credit cards. Travellers and holders of SBI can now expect to explore the benefits of these travel cards in three different variants as well.

Some benefits of having one of these SBI travel cards include the conversion of travel credits to air miles as well as hotel points, amazing rewards on every travel booking, and airport and lounge access to name a few. In order to make this announcement even more exciting for travellers, SBI has also partnered up with over 20 airlines and hotel brands. This means that in every destination you travel to or every flight you book, you might have the advantage of getting more points and benefits. Some of the partnerships include Air Vistara, Air India, Spicejet, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, Air Canada, Thai Airways and so many more airlines.

Enjoy Even More Benefits of the SBI Travel ELITE Card

You can now explore even more benefits with the SBI ELITE card. One of the biggest advantages is being able to enjoy a low mark-up of 1.99% on foreign transactions. Additionally, ELITE cardholders can also explore travel insurance coverage now. Some more benefits of the card include:

  • Accelerated travel credit
  • Welcome bonus of 500 travel credits upon reaching a spending limit
  • A variety of milestone benefits
  • Annual fee reversal upon reaching a certain spending milestone

Maximum Travel Benefits with PRIME Travel Card and MILES variant

As a second option, SBI is now offering the PRIME travel card which has a multitude of benefits such as:

  • A balance of rewards and benefits for travellers with moderate spending
  • Additional travel credits compared to the standard and ELITE card
  • Substantial rewards without having to spend as much as ELITE cardholders
  • Amazing milestone benefits

The bank is also offering a MILES variant, which offers basic travel rewards and benefits at a lower cost. This is the perfect option for those travellers who are really keen on collecting rewards to utilize them at hotels as well as flight bookings. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option to earn amazing rewards, the MILES variant is the most suitable option out of the three.

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Malaysia Boosts Tourism with Strong Links to Southern India

Tourism Malaysia: Key South Indian Cities Driving Growth

Malaysia is ramping up its focus on key South Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Kochi to boost tourism, according to the latest data from the Malaysian Tourism Department. These cities play a pivotal role in Malaysia’s tourism strategy, contributing nearly half of the flights from India to Malaysia.

With 151 weekly flights offering 26,686 seats per week, direct connectivity from Southern India has become a cornerstone of Malaysia’s tourism growth plan. Moreover, Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, highlighted the importance of this region, stating, “India has been a key market for Malaysia for over 20 years, and with the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026), we are targeting 1.6 million Indian travellers. Southern India, with its robust flight connections, is crucial to our growth strategy. The 151 weekly flights and 26,686 seats per week reflect the high demand for travel between Malaysia and the Southern cities of India”

Expanding Malaysia’s Appeal

In addition to strong flight connections, Malaysia is positioning itself as a leading destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), wedding tourism, and leisure travel. Periasamy emphasized that Malaysia’s appeal lies in its world-class infrastructure and beautiful destinations, offering diverse travel experiences for all kinds of tourists.

One sector that is seeing particularly rapid growth is wedding tourism, with an increasing number of Indian couples choosing Malaysia for their dream weddings. Furthermore, this trend highlights Malaysia’s growing popularity among Indian travelers seeking unique experiences.

Hishamuddin Mustafa, the newly appointed Director of Tourism Malaysia Chennai, reinforced the strategic importance of South Indian cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Kochi. He pointed out that the ease of access provided by 84 weekly flights and 12,395 seats per week makes Malaysia a highly attractive destination for Indian travelers. “Whether it’s for MICE, a dream wedding, or a family vacation, Malaysia has something for everyone,” Mustafa said, underscoring the wide range of experiences the country offers.

In 2024, Malaysia set a new record by welcoming over 1.1 million Indian tourists, marking a significant achievement in its tourism sector. This surge, he noted, reflects the strong relationship between the two countries and the rising demand for travel to Malaysia. Looking ahead, Malaysia aims to attract 1.4 million Indian tourists in 2025 and 1.6 million by 2026, as part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign.

Supporting this growth, the visa-free entry policy for Indian travelers, which will remain in effect until 31 December 2026, has simplified travel to Malaysia. As a result, Malaysia has become even more accessible to Indian citizens, further encouraging visits to the country.

Feature image via Travel Weekly Asia

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