Korea recorded close to 200,000 visitors from India in 2025, reflecting an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, underscoring the continued growth of the Indian outbound market. KTO continues to support the travel trade partners through initiatives such as the Korea Premium Travel Consultant program and K-Incentive Scheme 4.0.

The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is increasingly concentrated in a small number of dominant markets...

India among Seychelles’ top 10 source markets. Amanda Bernstein, Minister of Tourism and Culture in Seychelles in a tete-a-tete with T3.

BLS International has commenced Cyprus visa operations in Kazakhstan, with an aim to reinforce its commitment to delivering accessible and efficient visa facilitation services to applicants. The company continues to offer these services at highly competitive and cost-effective service fees, ensuring a value-driven experience.

Luis Cabello, Trade & Tourism Counsellor of Peru in India spoke with T3 on the sidelines of a recent roadshow in India that saw participation from around 15 Peruvian tourism companies, with many entering the Indian market for the first time. After the recent activations in Delhi and Mumbai, the tier-2 Indian cities are also on the radar as part of the next phase of promotional activities.

Azerbaijan had steadily emerged as a favourite short-haul destination for Indian travellers, driven by easy connectivity, visa facilitation and the growing appeal of Baku as a leisure and celebration hub. However, geopolitical developments affecting regional airspace and travel sentiment led to a temporary slowdown in arrivals from India...

UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation announced partnership for a joint project, Colourful Cultures, to support artisans and uplift communities. The initiative will fund five African NGOs to empower local actors to generate income, protect heritage and shape their own development. It represents a landmark moment for UN Tourism as, for the first time, it provides direct financing and technical...

Heavens Portfolio hosted the second edition of the HP India Roadshow from February 10-12, 2026. The two-city showcase commenced in Mumbai on February 10, and continued in New Delhi on February 12, bringing together global hospitality brands alongside India’s key luxury travel trade partners.

GlobalData reports that leisure remains the primary purpose of travel, accounting for 70.83% of outbound trips in 2025. Families constitute the largest traveler segment, contributing 53.27% of outbound travel, followed by groups at 24.41%.

Czechia reports double-digit growth in arrivals from India in 2025, based on official hotel occupancy statistics. The 12.38% increase compared to 2024 said to reflect India’s growing importance as a source market and aligns with trends reflecting travel beyond the capital, Prague.