India is Melbourne Convention Bureau’s 2nd largest incentive market after China: Joanna Garrie
Mumbai and Delhi remain Melbourne Convention Bureau’s key Indian markets as the destination strengthens trade engagement and targets further growth across the country, according to Joanna Garrie, Director, Corporate Meetings & Incentives (CMI), Melbourne Convention Bureau.
New Zealand targets 3.9 Mn visitor arrivals & USD 14.4 Bn spend by June 2027
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy shared that New Zealand reaches 3.7 million international visitor arrivals, and achieving the arrivals goal is a significant moment for Aotearoa New Zealand and reflects the strength of international demand for the destination.
Muscat to Masirah: Oman’s high-value opportunity for Indian travel advisors
A curated familiarisation journey hosted by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, in partnership with its India representative, Buzz Travel Marketing, provided a first-hand understanding of the destination’s appeal for Indian travellers.
China’s foreign tourist arrivals grow by 20% in the first half of 2026
China is reportedly seeing a strong rebound in international tourism, with foreign visitor arrivals rising sharply as expanded visa-free access, improved air connectivity, and targeted promotional efforts attract more overseas travellers. According to data reported by Bloomberg News, foreign tourist arrivals grew by 20% in the first half of 2026, with 18 million visitors arriving from...
Gazelle Safari strengthens India presence with Extra Mile Representation
This partnership aims to bridge the gap between Indian travel curators and Africa’s exclusive wilderness frontiers. It provides elite Indian travellers direct access to Gazelle's high-end niche portfolio, which ranges from ultra-luxury gorilla and chimpanzee trekking to sustainable wilderness safaris and corporate incentive travel (MICE) across East and Southern Africa.
Croatia records strongest July tourism performance in 2 years with 4.7 mn visitors
Croatia reported its best July tourism performance in the past two years, welcoming 4.7 million visitors and registering 29.6 million overnight stays during the month, according to the country’s eVisitor tourism monitoring system. According to online reports, the latest figures show a 2.5% increase in tourist arrivals and a 1% rise in overnight stays compared with July 2025.
Virginia strengthens its tourism appeal with multi-experience offerings
Set along the USA's iconic East Coast, Virginia offers a travel experience that feels effortlessly complete. Mountains, historic towns, waterfront cities, vineyards, beaches, and cultural landmarks — all within a single state. For Indian travellers in particular, Virginia strikes the perfect balance between the energy of major American cities and the slower, more meaningful pace of scenic regions.
Destination DC strengthens India trade ties with tri-city sales mission
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, concluded its annual sales mission to India, held from August 2-7, 2026 across Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. The multi-city engagement aimed to reinforce Destination DC's commitment to the Indian market by bringing together travel trade partners and media to showcase the latest experiences...
Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism partners with VFS Global to boost destination promotion
The Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VFS Global, to promote Viet Nam as a preferred tourism destination across key source markets, including India. The collaboration will also include destination presentation programmes, participation in international tourism fairs, business networking initiatives, and engagement.
Abu Dhabi launches trade programme; enables free entry visa for eligible Indian tourists
The programme is available to Indian passport holders departing from India who book an Abu Dhabi holiday through participating travel partners. Eligible bookings must include a minimum stay of three consecutive nights in an Abu Dhabi hotel and a return flight from India.
