Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, concluded its annual sales mission to India, held from August 2-7, 2026 across Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. The multi-city engagement aimed to reinforce Destination DC's commitment to the Indian market by bringing together travel trade partners and media to showcase the latest experiences...

The Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VFS Global, to promote Viet Nam as a preferred tourism destination across key source markets, including India. The collaboration will also include destination presentation programmes, participation in international tourism fairs, business networking initiatives, and engagement.

The programme is available to Indian passport holders departing from India who book an Abu Dhabi holiday through participating travel partners. Eligible bookings must include a minimum stay of three consecutive nights in an Abu Dhabi hotel and a return flight from India.

As Indian outbound travel continues to witness remarkable growth, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is intensifying its efforts to position Namibia as one of Africa’s leading sustainable, experiential luxury travel destinations for Indian travellers. As part of its long-term tourism growth strategy, NTB has announced the launch of the annual Namibia Luxury Travel Market (NLTM), set to...

Set along Virginia’s Atlantic coastline, Virginia Beach blends oceanfront energy, outdoor adventure, fresh coastal cuisine, and family-friendly experiences into one of America’s most iconic seaside destinations. While best known for its wide sandy beaches and lively boardwalk, the city also offers scenic parks, water activities, local culture, and relaxed coastal neighbourhoods that make...

Brazil has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing international tourism destinations, recording a 46% increase in foreign visitor arrivals between 2019 and 2025, according to online reports citing the OECD’s Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report.

South Africa's tourism sector continues to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth. The country recorded 8,23,365 international tourists in June 2026, an increase of 9.8% compared with June 2025. Arrivals from Africa increased by 12.1% year-on-year. Between January and June 2026, South Africa welcomed 55,84,473 international tourists, representing a 12.3% increase compared to the...

Reinforcing its commitment to the Indian travel trade, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted an exclusive curated event in New Delhi, bringing together leading outbound tour operators and members of the media to provide updates on Saudi's rapidly evolving tourism landscape and the exciting opportunities it offers Indian travellers. The event highlighted Saudi's continued...

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced that the emirate welcomed more than 670,000 visitors in the first half of 2026, marking its strongest first-half performance on record. The growth was reportedly driven by robust domestic demand, despite regional conflict disrupting international travel flows.

Speaking exclusively to T3 during the company's India roadshow in Mumbai, Anna Black, Executive Director, General Travel New Zealand, joined by its India representative Global Destinations and a 12-member partner delegation, said the primary objective of the annual multi-city initiative is to equip Indian travel advisors with the knowledge and confidence to sell New Zealand more effectively.