
India
India is the growth engine of global travel demand — a fast-expanding middle class, surging airlift and operators racing to build product for it. Every destination from Dubai to Europe is recalibrating for Indian travellers. This tag follows Indian outbound trends, aviation capacity and market-entry moves.
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AviationEmirates says winter bookings up on some routes after summer rebound
Emirates reports strong winter bookings on key routes and a summer performance exceeding expectations, carrying over 8.6 million passengers.
DestinationSri Lanka launches tourism push to reach $4.2 billion target
Sri Lanka is launching a six-country tourism promotion campaign to nearly double arrivals during its peak winter season and earn $4.2 billion.
LatestOver $1 Trillion investment in travel & tourism signals a vote of confidence in the sector's future
A new WTTC report reveals global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, driven by major markets like the US, China, India, and Saudi Arabia.
DestinationIndia's tourism success story is just beginning
According to the WTTC, India's travel and tourism sector is set to reach $527 billion by 2036, driven by a powerful domestic market and rising international interest.
DestinationJapan to raise some tourist visa fees by more than 400 percent
Japan is set to raise tourist visa fees by over 400 percent for visitors from countries like China, India, and Vietnam starting this July.
HotelIndian hotel owner Chalet expects revenue growth to improve as domestic demand holds up
India's Chalet Hotels anticipates improved revenue growth in the upcoming quarter, driven by robust domestic demand that offsets foreign travel disruptions.
AviationThe world’s most beautiful airports for 2026
Prix Versailles has revealed its highly anticipated list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026, celebrating innovative architectural design.
Culture & ArtsHow India–Türkiye screen collaborations can drive tourism growth?
The growing cultural connection between India and Türkiye is increasingly finding expression through cinema, streaming platforms, and international entertainment collaborations. Films and...
HealthNigeria’s potential with traditional medicine and global health tourism
Nigeria is blessed with one of the richest reserves of traditional medicine in Africa. From herbal remedies for malaria and diabetes to fertility treatments and bone setting, centuries-old...
DestinationStrengthening cultural bridges: India–Türkiye heritage tourism
The growing partnership between India and Türkiye is opening new avenues for cultural exchange, heritage preservation, and tourism collaboration. Rooted in centuries of historical interaction...
VacationBest flower tourism destinations to visit in 2026
Wildflower tourism has become a popular travel trend with visitors flocking to in-bloom destinations around the world.
DestinationU.S. remains world's largest travel & tourism market
The United States remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025 but is losing market share according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact...
AgencyTUI Care Foundation launches new global initiative for sustainable tourism business models
The TUI Care Foundation has launched a new initiative designed to support small tourism businesses in destinations worldwide with affordable financing, mentoring and visibility. Implemented in...
AviationAirlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
Air India and Air New Zealand announced they will cut flights and hike fares as jet fuel prices surge due to the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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