France aims to become world's leading sustainable destination by 2030
Speaking during his first visit to India, Adam Oubuih, CEO of Atout France, emphasised that while France will continue to remain the world’s leading tourism destination, the larger ambition is to evolve with changing global dynamics and build stronger bridges with key markets like India.
Bintan records surge of 94% in Indian traveller’s arrivals in Feb 2026
Building on its growing appeal among Indian travellers, Bintan Island has recorded a strong start to 2026, driven by rising demand for short-haul & experience-led getaways. With an approx increase of 94% in Feb 2026, v/s Feb 2025, Bintan saw marked a growth in both awareness and demand from India. Data also indicated an approx 40% increase in arrivals in Feb 2026 v/s Jan 2026, reflecting Q1...
Fisherman Tours & Travel names SSR Reps as India representative
Fisherman Tours & Travel Pvt Ltd has appointed SSR Reps, the representation vertical of SSR Travel Solutions, as its official representative in India. The partnership marks a strategic step toward strengthening Fisherman Tours’ presence in the rapidly growing Indian outbound travel market.
Sarawak sees 70% growth from India over pre-pandemic figures
“India is a new market for us, but the growth has been very encouraging. We have seen a 70% increase compared to pre-pandemic numbers,” says Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor, CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board.
Tourist operations across Turkey proceeding as normal; preps for busy tourist season ahead: Ministry
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency TGA confirm that tourist operations across the country are proceeding entirely as normal. Amid widespread media coverage of the conflict in parts of the broader Middle East, Türkiye, a Mediterranean country, is not a party to this conflict. Its tourist destinations, including...
Korea Tourism aiming for 270,000 Indian visitors in 2026; hosts Delhi & Mumbai Roadshows
Korea recorded close to 200,000 visitors from India in 2025, reflecting an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, underscoring the continued growth of the Indian outbound market. KTO continues to support the travel trade partners through initiatives such as the Korea Premium Travel Consultant program and K-Incentive Scheme 4.0.
Africa reports growth of 18.6% YoY with 675 new hotels, resorts in pipeline
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is increasingly concentrated in a small number of dominant markets...
Direct flights drive 77% spike in Indian tourists to Seychelles; focus on “higher-value” tourism
India among Seychelles’ top 10 source markets. Amanda Bernstein, Minister of Tourism and Culture in Seychelles in a tete-a-tete with T3.
BLS International commences visa operations for Cyprus in Kazakhstan
BLS International has commenced Cyprus visa operations in Kazakhstan, with an aim to reinforce its commitment to delivering accessible and efficient visa facilitation services to applicants. The company continues to offer these services at highly competitive and cost-effective service fees, ensuring a value-driven experience.
Peru eyes high-value Indian vacationers as arrivals expected to reach 40,000 this year
Luis Cabello, Trade & Tourism Counsellor of Peru in India spoke with T3 on the sidelines of a recent roadshow in India that saw participation from around 15 Peruvian tourism companies, with many entering the Indian market for the first time. After the recent activations in Delhi and Mumbai, the tier-2 Indian cities are also on the radar as part of the next phase of promotional activities.
