IRIS Reps has announced its strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based DMC, UR Travel Limited, marking a significant expansion of its outbound portfolio for the Indian travel trade. Having represented Hong Kong in the Indian market for over a decade through leading hospitality brands, IRIS Reps will now offer end-to-end destination packages, strengthening its ability to service trade partners...

Khajornrit Khwanmongkol has joined as Director at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi Office. Said to be a distinguished senior executive, Khwanmongkol brings over 22 years of leadership experience with TAT, with deep expertise in international tourism marketing, destination management, and sustainable development.

The Government of Mozambique and VFS Global has launched a modernised digital platform for e-Visa that introduces advanced automation, secure data processing and cloud-based infrastructure. This platform enables travellers from 183 countries worldwide, including India, to apply online for Mozambique visas through a secure, fully integrated e‑Visa solution that manages non‑judgmental and...

Visit Qatar signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with leading travel organisations and platforms. MOUs with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), and ClearTrip, aimed at enhancing destination education, product visibility and joint marketing initiatives. These partnerships are designed to enable Indian...

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) hosted ‘Beyond the Shore: Saudi’, an exclusive, experience-led yacht-sailing event in Mumbai on January 30. The initiative was designed to elevate the position of Saudi Arabia’s pristine Saudi Red Sea coast and position it as a compelling, year-round destination for Indian travellers. The event brought together around 40 key trade partners, media...

Skål International India has officially announced the dates for its National Congress 2026, which will be held from August 12 to 14, 2026, at Le Méridien Coimbatore. The Congress branded as #SINC2026, will be hosted by Skål International Coimbatore and is expected to bring together Skål members and senior leaders from across India’s travel and tourism industry...

Rising premium travel demand, Indians going experiential, robust air connectivity and deeper trade ties are powering the next phase of UK–India tourism growth. The Visit Britain delegation shared more details during an exclusive media roundtable.

Singapore continued to see strong demand from the India market in 2025, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors from India, with around a 1% increase from 2024, reinforcing India’s position as one of Singapore’s key visitor source markets...

Strengthening its outreach across key Indian source markets, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in partnership with TBO Academy, hosted an exclusive destination showcase in Hyderabad, engaging 130+ travel trade partners from the region. The event focused on deepening destination knowledge, improving sellability, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a high-potential outbound destination...

The scale of this opportunity is just not emotions or abstract; it carries significant implications for the travel trade and the broader economy. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global event tourism market was valued at USD 1,447.40 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 1,538.30 billion in 2025 to USD 2,524.52 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 7.33 per cent during...