As per a new report by WTTC & Chase Travel, the Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached a record USD 11.6 trillion. Of all regions, Asia-Pacific recorded the strongest expansion in Travel & Tourism GDP in 2025, with growth of 8.1%, driven by reopening momentum, rising international demand, and strong regional connectivity.

While India is not yet among the top 10 source markets, its long-term potential remains significant given the rapid growth of outbound travel. Encouragingly, early signs of recovery are already visible. 2026 trends further suggest a gradual upward movement, indicating that demand from India remains positive despite short-term headwinds.

VFS Global has been appointed as an Authorised Visa Agent (AVA) for Singapore visa services in Chandigarh and Chennai in India by The High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi and the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai, to make the Singapore visa application process seamless for applicants across Punjab and Tamil Nadu.

The Azerbaijani delegation also participated in three panel discussions on key tourism segments at a recent forum in Minsk, Belarus. The discussions focused on gastro and agritourism, as well as active and eco experiences.

IndiGo in partnership with Digi Yatra Foundation, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), and International Air Transport Association (IATA), demonstrated integrated international travel flow from ticketing and managing bookings to a seamless, biometric-enabled journey in technical trials at the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport).

The Ministry has issued directions to the AERA to reduce landing and parking charges by 25% for 3 months from the prevailing tariff at all major airports under its purview. These measures are expected to reduce the charges payable by airlines by approx. INR 400 crores.

Meet Boston, the private-sector nonprofit tourism marketing organisation representing Boston, Cambridge, and the metropolitan area, has appointed Sartha Global Marketing as its representative in the Indian market. This strategic partnership marks Meet Boston’s formal entry into India and underscores the destination’s growing focus on the rapidly expanding Indian outbound travel market...

Tourism New Zealand has appointed Tishtar Parakh as Country Manager for India, strengthening its leadership presence in a key outbound market. In her new role, Parakh will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, deepening trade engagement, and expanding Tourism New Zealand’s footprint across the Indian travel ecosystem.

South African Tourism concluded its multi-city ‘Learn South Africa’, which culminated in its final leg in Lucknow on March 31, 2026. The 11th edition of ‘Learn South Africa’ in Lucknow marks a key milestone in South African Tourism’s continued endeavour to strengthen its partnerships with India’s travel trade professionals. Strengthening its efforts to tap into the growing appetite for...

The integration gives travel sellers worldwide access to new overnight routes connecting European cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels and Prague, as well as the recently launched Paris-Berlin service, with further expansion planned, including routes such as Brussels-Milan later this year.