At its recent multi-city roadshow, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority showcased sweeping developments, ranging from the expansion of Sharjah International Airport to luxury hospitality tie-ups with global brand names. These moves are aimed at positioning Sharjah as a growth engine aligned with the UAE’s ambition of doubling tourism’s GDP contribution to AED 450 billion by 2031.

Led by Deepika Nair, Acting Trade Manager, South African Tourism, the event will connect with Indian corporates across key sectors and will expand its focus beyond traditional metro markets. Speaking numbers, in 2024, India emerged as one of South Africa's fastest-growing source markets for MICE travel, contributing 20.2% of overall MICE arrivals.

Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is broadening its marketing and trade outreach efforts in India. The national tourism office of Taiwan has recently concluded two trade engagement and educational events at Kochi and Kolkata aimed at creating a larger source market footprints across India.

India stood out as Thailand’s leading tourism market last year, with arrivals soaring past the 2-million milestone. Powered by air connectivity, 342 weekly flights between the two nations as of June 2024, India has firmly cemented its position as a key driver of Thailand’s tourism growth.

Courchevel is set to showcase alpine luxury to India through an exclusive four-city roadshow in collaboration with One Rep Global. The showcase is set to begin in Bangalore on September 15, followed by Ahmedabad on September 16, New Delhi on September 18, and conclude in Mumbai on September 19.

The arrivals were 33 million more than in the same period of 2024. The growth is about 4% above pre-pandemic levels. Some of the highest growth rates among large destinations in H1 2025 were recorded by Japan and Vietnam (+21%), the Republic of Korea (+15%), Morocco (+19%), among others.

In the absence of Julia Simpson, Guevara, the former President & CEO will return to the helm on an interim basis and extend support during WTTC’s Global Summit scheduled in Rome.

The Jamaican High Commission in New Delhi celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence anniversary under the theme “Be Proud, Be Bold, in the Black, Green and Gold”, bringing together more than 900 guests.

“Saudi, Welcome to Arabia” the consumer facing brand of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), launched its latest campaign starring Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7). Launching across key markets in Europe as well as India and China, “I Came for Football, I Stayed For More” aims to bring to life a Saudi that offers visitors far more than the expected.

This strategic collaboration will ensure focus on growing Queensland's visibility and inspiring year-round visitation from India. The MOU was signed by senior leadership from Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel with Katie Mills, International Director at Tourism and Events Queensland, in the presence of Hon David Crisafulli MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Veterans.