Destination DC announces the launch of Phase II of the Washington, DC Special Agent Academy (DCSAA), an interactive training programme designed to equip travel professionals in India with the knowledge, insights and tools they need to become experts on the U.S. capital.

The two countries have also signed a Tourism Cooperation Programme for 2026–2028, aimed at expanding tourist exchanges, strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector and developing new joint projects.

New York City Tourism + Conventions announced the appointment of Fred Dixon as President and CEO. He will assume the role on December 1, 2026. Dixon returns to NYC Tourism + Conventions following more than two years as President and CEO of Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organisation focused exclusively on increasing international visitation to the United States...

Following the recent official discussions, the Government has clarified that bookings made before September 1, 2026, will not be subject to the Tourism Services Tax, even if the tourism service is delivered after the effective date. The TST will apply to qualifying tourism operators and services, as defined under the Tourism Services Tax Act 2026, from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.

Domestic tourism also remained robust, with more than 13.4 million domestic trips recorded under the “Travel Around Uzbekistan” program during the period.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the joining of the Malta Tourism Authority as a Destination Partner, further strengthening collaboration with one of Europe’s most dynamic tourism destinations and the host of WTTC’s Global Summit 2026 in Valletta. As the organisation responsible for promoting Malta as a leading tourism destination, the Malta Tourism Authority plays a key...

India continues to be an important source market for Singapore's tourism sector in the first half of 2026, with visitor arrivals crossing 600,000 between January and June, reflecting steady growth. The market also recorded SGD 374 million in Q1 2026, up 8% year-on-year and reportedly the highest growth among all source markets.

Hosted a three-city sales mission across Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi in August, aimed at deepening trade relationships and creating new business opportunities. The initiative brought together around 40 Malaysian tourism stakeholders, including hoteliers, tour operators and airline partners, for direct engagement with the Indian travel trade.

Sara Consulting Services concluded the Finland–India Tourism Workshop 2026, a three-city showcase across Mumbai, Ahmedabad and New Delhi, bringing together 22 tourism partners from Finland and India and strengthening connections with India’s growing outbound travel industry.

The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has appointed Intrepid Marketing & Communications as its official India sales and representative agency to lead its market development, trade engagement and strategic partnerships across the country.