Korea recorded close to 200,000 visitors from India in 2025, reflecting an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, underscoring the continued growth of the Indian outbound market. KTO continues to support the travel trade partners through initiatives such as the Korea Premium Travel Consultant program and K-Incentive Scheme 4.0.

As travellers move across the country, they encounter countless variations of the same dish—each shaped by local ingredients, traditions and techniques. Today, food is no longer viewed merely as sustenance; it has evolved into a powerful travel motivator. Increasingly, travellers are willing to journey long distances and spend significantly more to experience authentic and distinctive culinary...

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held the inaugural opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners at Kautilya Hall, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi...

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced a marquee acquisition of an ultra-luxury resort in Coorg, marking the brand’s entry into immersive, nature-led and wellness anchored hospitality. The 71 all-villa property, set within 76 acres of lush landscape near Madikeri, will be unveiled as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary later this year. The acquisition, coincides with The Leela’s...

IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing back one of its iconic luxury brands to the Philippines with the signing of InterContinental Manila. Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-key hotel will mark InterContinental’s return after more than 15 years, reaffirming IHG’s long-term commitment to the country’s tourism growth. The hotel will be located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC)....

Amid continued high demand for international travel due to the ongoing situation in the West Asia region, Air India announced it will continue to operate additional flights to key destinations in Europe and North America through March 28, 2026. Between March 19-28, 2026, the airline will operate 36 extra flights on the routes including Delhi-London (Heathrow), Mumbai-London (Heathrow)...

Polar Latitudes Expeditions, expedition cruise specialist, has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel to its fleet, Discoverer, that will begin sailing Antarctic voyages from the 2026 to 2027 season. The vessel, previously known as Exploris One, will join the company’s Antarctica programme and replace the current ship Seaventure. This move marks an important milestone in the...

Rail Europe has integrated the BritRail Pass into its global B2B distribution ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a specialist in European rail passes and further strengthening its strategic Great Britain offering for travel agents, OTAs and tour operators worldwide. The BritRail Pass, available exclusively to travellers residing outside the United Kingdom, provides flexible access to the...

A new SITA white paper, Navigating the Seams of Seamless Travel, argues that collaboration around shared data and coordinated action is the most practical way to reduce passenger stress, cut inefficiency, and protect revenue. According to the report, travel networks are expanding across air, rail, maritime, and urban transport, yet the journey still breaks down at transfer points, where...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least USD 600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand...