The launch is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets ahead of a broader rollout. Since launching the tourist e-Visa, Saudi has introduced several new ways to visit, including visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa.

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) is boosting its focus on the Indian market, reportedly demand for experiential, family and premium travel continues to grow. India has retained its position as Sentosa's largest international source market, with visitor arrivals increasing by 8% year-on-year between April 2025 and March 2026.

The recovery reportedly gathered further momentum in 2025, when foreign arrivals surged to nearly 21.2 million, an increase of more than 20 per cent compared with the previous year and well above the record set in 2019, marking the highest annual figure so far. Growth said to have continued into 2026, where in the first five months of the year, Vietnam received nearly 10.7 million international vi

Cho brings over 25 years of experience with the Korea Tourism Organisation, carrying institutional knowledge and an in-depth understanding of Korea as a destination to her new role in India. In her new role, Cho will lead KTO India's efforts to deepen Korea's presence in the Indian travel market.

The Telangana government has invited France to deepen collaboration in tourism and cultural exchange, positioning the state as an emerging destination for French travellers while exploring long-term partnerships in heritage conservation and destination promotion.

Visit California today announced Julie Coker as the organisation's next President & CEO, succeeding Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Coker reportedly brings more than three decades of experience across hospitality and destination marketing, most recently serving as president & CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions. She will assume the role October 1, 2026.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the Amazing Thailand Roadshow to South Africa 2026 from June 22 to 26, across Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, with Emirates as key airline partner. The activity supported TAT’s quality-led long-haul market strategy by connecting Thai tourism sellers with South African travel companies, expanding trade networks, presenting updated tourism...

The Independence Day celebrations coincide with the marking of 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Seychelles. To commemorate these special occasions, contingents of Indian armed forces participated in the national parade held to mark the golden jubilee of the Independence of Seychelles.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT) at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has released the PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028: Mid-Year Update, highlighting the destinations and source markets expected to drive the next phase of...

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that works have commenced on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of the Arts), a landmark institution on Saadiyat Island that aims to become one of the region’s most technically advanced performing arts venues upon opening in 2030.