This strategic collaboration will ensure focus on growing Queensland's visibility and inspiring year-round visitation from India. The MOU was signed by senior leadership from Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel with Katie Mills, International Director at Tourism and Events Queensland, in the presence of Hon David Crisafulli MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Veterans.

Barceló Nasandhura Malé, said to be city’s first 5-star property and a landmark++ redefining the capital city as a stage for corporate gatherings, weddings, and milestone celebrations. With 136 rooms and 116 serviced apartments, five dining outlets, a luxury spa, the city’s first oceanfront pool, and wellness facilities, the property aims to balance productivity with relaxation.

New Orleans & Company is celebrating the resilience, innovation and grit that it took to rebuild the city and economy. New Orleans went from 3.7 million visitors in 2006, the year after Katrina, to 19 million visitors in 2019, a number we achieved again in 2024 following COVID recovery years.

Based in Mumbai, Ritu will lead VisitBritain’s activity in India to boost inbound tourism to Britain. The role will focus on product development and implementing VisitBritain’s distribution strategy, working closely with travel trade and industry partners to encourage Indian visitors to discover more of Britain.

This appointment is said to underscore the brand’s ambition to accelerate growth in high-potential regions worldwide, particularly India, where an increasing number of outbound travellers are seeking premium European shopping experiences.

As part of this campaign, Yatra will curate exclusive holiday packages to Korea, Shinhan Bank India will launch a customised savings product offering travel-linked benefits to customers planning trips to Korea and Korean Air will extend travel privileges, while KTO will strategically drive the campaign.

Sri Lanka Tourism is set to position the island as one of the most desirable wedding destinations for Indian couples through a series of multi-city luxury wedding shows across India. The campaign aims to highlight Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, venues, and connectivity while strengthening ties with Indian wedding planners, travel agents, and media.

VFS Global has signed a co-branding agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia to strengthen and expand brand awareness of Indonesian tourism under the Wonderful Indonesia campaign for increasing international arrivals and encouraging investments into the country.

Atlantic Park Surf, North America’s first Wavegarden Cove Surf Lagoon, has opened, and bookings are available to the public at their website. Atlantic Park Surf aims to be the first lagoon of its kind to be incorporated into an urban environment, providing an unparalleled surfing experience.

The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has announced the appointment of Phillipa Harrison as the new CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). Harrison, the former Managing Director of Tourism Australia, will spearhead the Emirate’s vision to become the ‘Destination of the Future’.