Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces results for the Emirate, welcoming 1.35 million overnight visitors in 2025 – a 6% year-on-year increase – alongside a 12% growth in tourism revenues.

Riding on India’s position as one of its fastest-growing source markets, Tourism New Zealand brought down curtains on 2025 with a sharp focus on conversion, connectivity and seasonality. Gregg Wafelbakker, Regional Director for Asia at Tourism New Zealand shares the details with T3.

The extended hosting agreement through 2031 enables long-term planning and delivery, ensuring consistent standards, strong international visibility and sustainable economic impact for host communities and surrounding provinces.

The distinguished panel shared valuable insights on destination readiness, connectivity, accommodation capacity, and collaborative opportunities between Sri Lanka and the Indian travel trade.

Urged travellers to clearly understand which activities are allowed and which are prohibited while visiting the US on a B1/B2 visa.

December 2025 marked a new all-time high for monthly tourist arrivals to the Maldives, with 224,455 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 217,392 arrivals in February 2024.

India continues to be a high-potential, long-term growth market for Kenya. In 2025, travel from India demonstrated stable performance with higher-quality conversions, reflecting a shift towards longer stays, private safaris, customised journeys, and multi-experience itineraries. This evolution from volume-led travel to value-driven demand has underscored the importance of closer market engagement.

The program was chaired by Mukunda Niraula, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. The chief guest at the ceremony was Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, and the distinguished guest was Shraddha Shrestha, the Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens.

Through the VM2026 campaign, Malaysia aims to attract 43 million international visitors in 2026, aligning with ongoing efforts to strengthen the tourism sector as a key driver of the nation’s economic growth.

India’s tourism sector delivered a robust performance in 2025, with inbound travel rebounding and domestic tourism touching new highs despite periodic disruptions. Foreign tourist arrivals climbed to 56 lakh by August, while over 300 crore domestic visits underscored the sector’s resilience.