Business leaders in Australia have reportedly expressed optimism about expanding economic and tourism collaboration with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Australia CEO Forum during his visit to the country. The discussions highlighted opportunities for deeper engagement across sectors including tourism, critical minerals, clean energy and green hydrogen, with industry

The Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) successfully concluded its two-city roadshow series in Chennai and Bengaluru, reaffirming India’s growing importance as a key source market and spotlighting Georgia as one of the most exciting emerging destinations for Indian travellers. Centred around the destination’s campaign message, “Yeh Dil Phir Jeene Laga,” the roadshows showcased...

Uzbekistan is looking to strengthen its tourism partnership with China through greater collaboration on infrastructure development, investment and technical expertise following high-level discussions between tourism officials from both countries. Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee, held talks with Ji Xiaodong, Chairman of the Tourism Chamber of the All-China Federation

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destinations around the world.

Washington, DC announces the opening of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, reportedly a first-of-its-kind attraction that invites visitors to experience the wonder of exploration through immersive storytelling, cutting-edge technology and iconic National Geographic photography. Opened on June 26, 2026, the museum is set within the National Geographic Society's revitalised global...

Central Vietnam is capitalising on a major inbound tourism surge with Vietnam Golf Coast clubs reporting strong forward bookings as they prepare for a peak season defined by record-breaking visitor arrivals. Da Nang welcomed a record 7.74 million overnight visitors during the first five months of 2026, a 20.9% increase year on year. International arrivals climbed 23.6% to 4.18 million...

According to online reports, Myanmar received 973,263 international visitors in 2025. During the first five months of 2026, the country welcomed 448,205 foreign travellers, marking an increase of around five per cent compared to the same period last year. However, a stronger second half of the year will be needed for the country to achieve its annual target.

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