Sharjah sees strong tourism growth in 2025, with India as a key source market
Building on consistent year-on-year growth, Sharjah welcomed more than 172,000 Indian visitors in 2024, a figure that laid a strong foundation for the significant growth witnessed in 2025.
Czech Consulate office opens door in Mumbai after 15 years
CzechTourism and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic have announced the reopening of the Czech Consulate office in Mumbai, marking the return of consular operations to the city after nearly 15 years. The move is aimed at strengthening engagement with the Indian market across tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges.
Bintan targets deeper engagement with Indian market in 2026
From January to November 2025, Bintan reported to welcome 13,000+ travellers from India, reinforcing the market’s growing importance. Connectivity via Singapore reported to be strong, complemented by expanded access through Malaysia, with ferry services now also operating from Johor Bahru.
Wego and Korea Tourism Organisation launch campaign to spark MENA Wanderlust for Korea
With this partnership, Wego and the Korea Tourism Organisation are paving the way for a new era of discovery, combining deep destination knowledge with advanced travel tech to inspire, inform, and empower MENA travellers.
Anil Kumar Sinha appointed as Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation
Upon assuming office, Sinha identified environmental sustainability as a key priority area. Before this, Sinha has served as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the Government of Nepal.
Moscow Hosts MGMC 2025, bringing together MICE professionals from 35 countries
The Moscow City Tourism Committee is fostering a transparent, effective dialogue with the travel and tourism sector while actively promoting business tourism.
Brand USA launches new trip planning hub for 2026 World Cup travellers
The hub, America the Beautiful Game, is now live and is a go-to resource for discovering things to do, and an initial set of AI-powered sample road trip itineraries that connect all 11 U.S. host cities with nearby destinations and experiences.
Türkiye Secures UNESCO listing for its Antep İşi Embroidery at the 20th intergovernmental committee meeting
This inscription brings Türkiye’s total number of elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists to 32, including 14 multinational files developed in collaboration with countries that share common cultural histories.
South Africa invites Pune to discover its world-class MICE and leisure offerings
The event welcomed over 25 corporate leaders and provided a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and explore new avenues for collaboration.
Moscow opens its doors to Indian visitors for a month-long Christmas festivities
This year, Manezhnaya Square will delight visitors with the “City of Christmas Tree Ornaments” — an enchanting market inspired by the warm, nostalgic aesthetic of early 20th-century cotton toys.
