Azerbaijan had steadily emerged as a favourite short-haul destination for Indian travellers, driven by easy connectivity, visa facilitation and the growing appeal of Baku as a leisure and celebration hub. However, geopolitical developments affecting regional airspace and travel sentiment led to a temporary slowdown in arrivals from India...

UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation announced partnership for a joint project, Colourful Cultures, to support artisans and uplift communities. The initiative will fund five African NGOs to empower local actors to generate income, protect heritage and shape their own development. It represents a landmark moment for UN Tourism as, for the first time, it provides direct financing and technical...

Heavens Portfolio hosted the second edition of the HP India Roadshow from February 10-12, 2026. The two-city showcase commenced in Mumbai on February 10, and continued in New Delhi on February 12, bringing together global hospitality brands alongside India’s key luxury travel trade partners.

GlobalData reports that leisure remains the primary purpose of travel, accounting for 70.83% of outbound trips in 2025. Families constitute the largest traveler segment, contributing 53.27% of outbound travel, followed by groups at 24.41%.

Czechia reports double-digit growth in arrivals from India in 2025, based on official hotel occupancy statistics. The 12.38% increase compared to 2024 said to reflect India’s growing importance as a source market and aligns with trends reflecting travel beyond the capital, Prague.

UN Tourism has officially launched the call for applications for its prestigious Best Tourism Villages 2026 initiative, inviting National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) to submit candidates that exemplify tourism's role as a catalyst for rural prosperity and sustainability. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has attracted more than 1,000 applications from 100 countries...

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) engages with Indian travel trade and media in February, with a delegation led by Dinesh Kumar Burrenchobay, Chairman, and newly appointed Benoit Harter, Director – India, along with India representative Intrepid Marketing and Communications.

Tourism Western Australia unveiled the second iteration of ‘Walking On A Dream’, its immersive global tourism brand. First launched by Tourism WA in 2022, the campaign is said to have played a key role in driving Western Australia’s tourism recovery, with WA welcoming just over one million international visitors in the year ending October 2025, surpassing the previous record of 996,000...

China’s Foreign Ministry allowed Canadian and British tourists and business travellers to enter mainland visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. The policy will remain in effect until at least December 31, 2026. At present, most visitors must navigate a detailed visa application process costing about USD 140 (HKD 1,094.24) to visit mainland China, though Hong Kong, Macau and Hainan province...

Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the national enabler of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, in partnership with Emaar Economic City, the developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), and FTG company have officially opened Rixos Murjana, resort, in King Abdullah Economic City. TDF is the project’s financier and investor, while Emaar Economic City is an investor and FTG is the project’s developer...