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.

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.

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....

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces results for the Emirate, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025 – a 6% year-on-year increase – alongside a 12% growth in tourism revenues.

Riding on India’s position as one of its fastest-growing source markets, Tourism New Zealand brought down curtains on 2025 with a sharp focus on conversion, connectivity and seasonality. Gregg Wafelbakker, Regional Director for Asia at Tourism New Zealand shares the details with T3.

The extended hosting agreement through 2031 enables long-term planning and delivery, ensuring consistent standards, strong international visibility and sustainable economic impact for host communities and surrounding provinces.

The distinguished panel shared valuable insights on destination readiness, connectivity, accommodation capacity, and collaborative opportunities between Sri Lanka and the Indian travel trade.

Urged travellers to clearly understand which activities are allowed and which are prohibited while visiting the US on a B1/B2 visa.

December 2025 marked a new all-time high for monthly tourist arrivals to the Maldives, with 224,455 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 217,392 arrivals in February 2024.

India continues to be a high-potential, long-term growth market for Kenya. In 2025, travel from India demonstrated stable performance with higher-quality conversions, reflecting a shift towards longer stays, private safaris, customised journeys, and multi-experience itineraries. This evolution from volume-led travel to value-driven demand has underscored the importance of closer market engagement.