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France Introduces Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indians, Sets Sights on 30,000 Indian Students by 2030

In a landmark move aimed at strengthening travel, education, and people-to-people ties, France has announced visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals, alongside ambitious targets...

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JOALI Appoints Lana Ghawi Zananiri as Global Director of Sales and Marketing

JOALI, the Maldives-based lifestyle resort brand renowned for its art-driven experiences and immersive island escapes, has announced the appointment of Lana Ghawi Zananiri as...

Ireland Explores Direct Air Connectivity with India Within Two Years

Ireland is moving closer to establishing direct air connectivity with India, with the country’s Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, expressing optimism that a...

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Seychelles Appoints Amanda Bernstein as Minister for Tourism and Culture

Leadership transition reinforces the nation’s long-term commitment to sustainability, cultural integrity and high-value tourism. A new chapter of sustainable growth, cultural enrichment and strategic global...

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Executive Leadership in Motion: Khajornrit Khwanmongkol Steering Thailand’s India Strategy

At a time when global tourism boards are recalibrating growth strategies toward sustainability, value-driven markets and deeper international partnerships, Khajornrit Khwanmongkol, Director of the...

Bhutan Achieves 44.3% Surge in Tourist Arrivals in 2025 Amid Strategic Market Diversification

Bhutan recorded a remarkable 44.3 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, underlining the kingdom’s accelerating recovery and strategic focus on market diversification....

Tourism Powers UK Economy with USD 198 Billion Contribution; India and China Emerging as Key Growth Markets

Tourism continues to assert itself as a major economic engine for the United Kingdom, contributing GBP 147 billion (USD 198 billion) annually—equivalent to around...

Japan Records Historic Milestone with Over 315,000 Indian Arrivals in 2025

Year-on-year growth of 35.2% underscores India’s rising significance as a key outbound market Japan has achieved a landmark in the Indian outbound travel market, with...

Maldives Hospitality Group Sharpens Focus on India as Hanimaadhoo Airport Emerges as a New Gateway

The Maldives is poised to deepen its engagement with the Indian travel market as improved air connectivity, fresh investment flows and evolving traveller preferences...

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Saudia and Qiddiya City Invite Travellers to a World of Thrills and Luxury

For those seeking an extraordinary blend of adventure, entertainment, and luxury, Qiddiya City is rapidly emerging as Saudi Arabia’s premier destination for leisure and...

Japan to Triple Departure Tax from July 2026 as Fiscal Pressures and Overtourism Reshape Policy

Japan is set to significantly increase the cost of international travel from July 2026, announcing plans to triple its International Tourist Tax and introduce additional entry...

Indian Arrivals to Japan Surpass 300,000 in 2025 as Luxury and Experience-Led Travel Accelerates

Japan has crossed a historic milestone in its engagement with the Indian outbound market, welcoming over 300,000 Indian visitors in 2025, reflecting sustained growth and...

South Korea Fast-Tracks Inbound Tourism Goal to 30 Million Visitors by 2028

South Korea has accelerated its national inbound tourism ambitions, bringing forward its target of welcoming 30 million international visitors from 2030 to 2028, as the country capitalises...

Thailand Tourism Outlook 2026: Stability, Experience Depth and the Power of Return Travel

As global travel grows more competitive and travellers become increasingly selective, Thailand continues to demonstrate a rare ability to remain relevant across generations of...

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