India continues to strengthen its position as a key source market for inbound travel to the United States, with visitor numbers crossing the two-million mark for the second consecutive year, according to Brand USA. Looking ahead, visitation from India is forecast to reach 2.3 million by 2028.

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) confirmed the formalisation of their joint business partnership following the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia’s (CAAM) approval in January 2026 and the approval by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore in July 2025.

The latest accommodation search data from digital travel platform Agoda reveals Thailand and Malaysia as the most preferred visa free international destinations among Indian travellers. According to the data, Indonesia continues to lead among visa on arrival (VOA) markets. The data reflects an uptick in interest compared to last year toward destinations across Asia that combine easy entry requirem

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in collaboration with TBO Academy, hosted an exclusive destination presentation in Mumbai, bringing together 130+ leading travel agents for an immersive Saudi destination experience. The event aimed to reinforce Saudi’s growing focus on the Indian outbound market and strengthen engagement with Mumbai’s travel trade community.

Sterling Holiday Resorts announced the opening of Sterling Nirmaya Dharamshala, a contemporary Himalayan retreat. The new resort marks Sterling’s sixth property in Himachal Pradesh and adds a distinctive dimension to the brand’s growing....

IMTM will also launch the Next Generation Tourism Hackathon, in partnership with the Israel Association of Tour Organizers and the Fattal Hotel Group. The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, Israel’s tourism exhibition, will take place on February 3–4, 2026, at Expo Tel Aviv. IMTM features leading suppliers, top travel destinations, new tourism technologies....

BLS International Services Limited has signed a contract with the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to provide visa outsourcing and application support services in China, Mangolia, Cambodia & Laos. The contract will commence on February 1, 2026. Visa application services will be delivered through customer-centric, secure and technology-driven processes designed to enhance efficiency...

Intrepid Travel has appointed Ravindra Singh Shekhawat as Country General Manager-India, strengthening its leadership in one of its key global markets. Shekhawat brings nearly 18 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and has been with Intrepid since 2008. He began his career as a Tour Leader in India before moving into senior operational and leadership roles...

IndiGo commenced non-stop flights between Mumbai, India and Athens, Greece, marking its debut in narrow-body long-haul operations deploying India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft. IndiGo connect Athens and Delhi using the same aircraft...

Homestays of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jashpur District Administration, Government of Chhattisgarh on January 25, 2026, marking a significant step towards positioning Jashpur as a responsible and sustainable tourism destination in the state...