Organised simultaneously across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad from November 21–23, this event marks one of STA’s largest and most ambitious destination activations in India. Notably, Saudi’s tourism sector continues to accelerate, backed by ongoing investments, infrastructure expansion and a growing portfolio of global events.

Under the contract, VFS Global will provide visa services across 83 countries, including India, operating visa application centres in 159 cities.

Bartlett activated Recovery Task Force and Tourism Resilience Coordination Committee. Minister noted that both task forces will coordinate closely with the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre to integrate lessons from previous recovery efforts, including Jamaica’s record-breaking post-COVID-19 recovery.

The new partnership broadens CME’s mission, adding music tourism to CME’s work with other parts of the music economy, where it is establishing the path, partnerships, and policies to accelerate the role and impact of music to eradicate poverty by driving growth, creating jobs, and improving local economic conditions.

The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy: luxury retail, next‑generation hotel accommodation, large‑scale integrated, experience‑led developments, wellness, destination and lifestyle offerings, talent development, and AI‑powered platforms

WTTC and SITA survey also urges governments to enhance cooperation across tourism, security, and finance ministries, pre-clear travellers before arrival to reduce border congestion, and build direct digital relationships with travellers to improve communication, trust and the overall travel experience.

Initiative designed to build stronger connections between South African Tourism and India’s corporate sector.

As part of strategic collaborations to cement its market presence, STB recently formalised key Memoranda of Collaboration (MOC) with India’s leading travel giants, Thomas Cook India & SOTC and EaseMyTrip. These partnerships will drive joint marketing campaigns, curated holiday packages, digital promotions, and travel trade engagements.

Meeting in Riyadh, the Organisation’s General Assembly formally ratified her nomination and showed their strong support. She will begin her term at the start of 2026, having gained significant experience in the private sector, most notably as Corporate Vice President at Rotana Hotels.

Stimulate imagination, teamwork, sensory development and problem-solving, each Hello Park offers immersive projection zones, interactive games & educational activities, birthday and party experiences, workshops, storytelling & creative sessions, family-friendly dining and entertainment spaces.