BLS International Services Ltd., has launched its AI-powered VoiceBot in the United Kingdom for the Spanish mission, providing round-the-clock virtual assistance to visa applicants. Following launches at India Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Canada and the Spain–Ireland visa mission, BLS International now brings its AI-powered, applicant-first VoiceBot service to the UK- reinforcing...

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 9, 2026 at Meeruma Hall, reporting its strongest financial performance in eight years and highlighting a year marked by tourism growth, strengthened governance, and expanded international destination marketing activities.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany’s state in the southwest, has launched dedicated tourism initiatives in India as part of its efforts to engage one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets. Through a series of targeted trade and public relations activities in partnership with AVIAREPS India, the destination aims to build awareness among Indian travellers and the travel trade, while...

Türkiye is accelerating its positioning as a Tier-1 MICE destination, leveraging a 16% year-on-year increase in international congresses to anchor its 2026 strategy. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the country combines a strategic geographic advantage with convention infrastructure, extensive air connectivity, a strong safety record, and premium...

In 2025, the destination welcomed 46,134 Indian visitors, representing over 20% year-on-year growth and tourism officials expect the momentum to continue this year. A multi-city FAM tour organised by the Taiwan Tourism Authority and its India representative, Blink Brand Solutions, offered a first-hand look at what is driving this growing interest.

According to online reports, Amsterdam is preparing to significantly increase the cost of visiting the city, with local authorities outlining plans to gradually raise its tourist tax to 20% by the end of the decade as part of broader efforts to manage tourism-related pressures.

Sharmishtha will support the implementation of Business Events Australia’s distribution strategies and partnerships across India’s MICE industry while working closely with key customers and stakeholders to drive business events and incentive travel to Australia.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has rolled out its new “Hong Kong Summer Fun” promotion, an integrated campaign designed specifically to maximise sales opportunities for the international travel trade during the peak summer season. The core objectives of the campaign are to attract high-value overnight visitors and significantly boost cross-sector consumption...

The European Union’s tourism sector recorded 471.1 million overnight stays in tourist accommodation in Q1 2026, a 3.4% year on year increase compared to the same period in 2025. The growth is primarily fuelled by strong foreign visitor numbers and demonstrates a strong robust performance in the first quarter of 2026. Monthly growth was consistent, with March achieving the highest...

The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, organised three MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Roadshows and Evening Networking Sessions in Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai during the last week of May 2026. This initiative forms part of a focused effort to strengthen Sri Lanka’s position as a...