VFS Global has signed a co-branding agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia to strengthen and expand brand awareness of Indonesian tourism under the Wonderful Indonesia campaign for increasing international arrivals and encouraging investments into the country.

Atlantic Park Surf, North America’s first Wavegarden Cove Surf Lagoon, has opened, and bookings are available to the public at their website. Atlantic Park Surf aims to be the first lagoon of its kind to be incorporated into an urban environment, providing an unparalleled surfing experience.

The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has announced the appointment of Phillipa Harrison as the new CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Harrison, the former Managing Director of Tourism Australia, will spearhead the Emirate’s vision to become the ‘Destination of the Future’.

The Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Galit Hoffman as the Consul-Tourism Affairs for India, reaffirming its strategic commitment to deepening tourism ties with the Indian market. She previously served at the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi as Spokesperson and later as Deputy Defence Attaché, where she helped foster cooperation between Israel and India.

Jamaica welcomed 286,548 stopover visitors in July 2025, marking its strongest July ever. This represents a 16.5% increase compared to July 2024 and a 4.8% rise over July 2023. Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said, “These exceptional numbers reflect Jamaica’s position as the Caribbean’s most sought-after destination."

This collaboration brings Emaar’s world-class portfolio on MakeMyTrip’s newly launched Tours & Attractions platform, aiming to give Indian travellers the convenience of discovering and booking these iconic experiences directly in Indian rupees.

THRS (Travel and Hospitality Representation Services) has announced two additions to its global portfolio: Delfin Amazon Cruises and NIHI Sumba. These strategic aims to reinforce THRS’s position as a leading sales and marketing representation agency for top-tier hospitality brands in India and the GCC.

An interim leadership structure will be put in place to maintain continuity until a new board is appointed. The minister emphasised that critical projects—including collaborations with the Tourism Business Council of South Africa and preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit—will proceed without disruption.

Besides them, the world’s biggest names in Travel & Tourism set to take to converge in the Eternal City from September 28 to 30, 2025. The event will set the stage for high-impact debates and bold commitments on the issues defining Travel & Tourism.

The campaign, “From Tiraṅgā to Turquoise”, reflects the Maldives’ commitment to welcoming more Indian travellers and strengthening cultural and tourism links between the two nations. Notably, India continues to be one of the Maldives’ top source markets.