Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe, strengthening ground transport offering
Omio Group has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, the rail distribution platform. Upon completion, Rail Europe will become part of Omio Group, joining Omio's B2C booking platform, its B2B distribution business, and its travel discovery brand, Rome2Rio.
Seychelles Tourism Board names Maria Azemia as Deputy CEO
Azemia reportedly brings over 10 years of experience in leadership, management, strategic planning, and tourism development across both the public and private sectors. Throughout her career, she has held several senior positions within the tourism industry, including Director of the Seychelles Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai, Director of Destination Development at the Seychelles Tourism Board...
Thailand plans THB 2.45 Bn push to boost domestic & international travel, awaits approval
Thailand eyes a THB 2.45 billion tourism boost package aimed at encouraging domestic travel, supporting airlines and attracting more international visitors, according to online reports. The proposed package comprises three key initiatives, including hotel subsidies for domestic travellers, discounted domestic airfares and incentives to strengthen inbound tourism through charter flight support and
Thailand continues visa-free travel for Indians, reduces permitted stay to 30 days
The latest decision reverses the uncertainty created by Thailand's earlier proposal to discontinue visa-free entry for Indian travellers and shift them to the Visa on Arrival scheme.
India among Uzbekistan's most prospective tourism markets; 100,000 visitors expected: Embassy
On the sidelines of the SATTE X EY Report Launch event in New Delhi, on July 8, 2026, Abdulaziz Abduganiev, First Secretary at the Embassy of Uzbekistan, Delhi (handling the tourism portfolio), told T3 that India has moved firmly into Tashkent's top-tier source market bracket, with the country crossing 80,000 Indian arrivals in 2025. “We consider India as one of the very prospective and...
Indian passport rank slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026
The country’s biggest challenge remains global mobility, where it ranks 136th, significantly pulling down its overall position, according to the index. The Indian passport currently provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 26 destinations.
India ranks among Israel's top 10 source markets; eyes 50,000 visitors
Israel is targeting around 50,000 visitor arrivals from India over the coming year, as the destination steps up efforts to rebuild tourism from one of its most important source markets through enhanced trade engagement, training initiatives and consumer outreach.
Istanbul rolls out tourism ambassador initiative to enhance visitor experience
Istanbul has introduced a new tourism ambassador programme aimed at enriching visitor experiences across its Historic Peninsula, with 330 trained volunteers deployed to assist both domestic and international travellers during the peak summer season. Launched by the Fatih Municipality, the initiative positions young volunteers at some of the city's most visited heritage sites, where they will offe
EU records 3.6 times more tourist stays in August than January: Eurostat
According to Eurostat report, the official website of the European Union, 31.1% of all overnight stays in tourist accommodations across the EU took place during the 2 busiest months in 2025; in all EU countries these were August and July. The seasonality of tourism is reportedly driven by environmental factors, such as climate conditions and geographical location, and more.
AirAsia joins hands with Tourism Authority of Thailand
AirAsia Group Berhad (formerly known as AirAsia X Berhad) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have strengthened their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The partnership aims to promote Thailand as one of the region’s leading travel destinations. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister of Thailand...
