Jamaica welcomes 370,000 visitors post Hurricane Melissa
Of the total arrivals, approximately 46,000 were stopover visitors, while 30,000 arrived by cruise ships, reflecting robust demand across both airlift and cruise segments. In total, Jamaica has welcomed 370 thousand visitors and earned USD 331.2 million since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. These figures underscore Jamaica’s position as one of the Caribbean’s leading tourism destinations...
Cross Border Tourism Conclave in Nepalgunj enhances regional tourism prospect
The initiative is expected to play a key role in deepening regional tourism ties and enhancing cross-border travel between Nepal and India.
Sharjah sees strong tourism growth in 2025, with India as a key source market
Building on consistent year-on-year growth, Sharjah welcomed more than 172,000 Indian visitors in 2024, a figure that laid a strong foundation for the significant growth witnessed in 2025.
Czech Consulate office opens door in Mumbai after 15 years
CzechTourism and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic have announced the reopening of the Czech Consulate office in Mumbai, marking the return of consular operations to the city after nearly 15 years. The move is aimed at strengthening engagement with the Indian market across tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges.
Bintan targets deeper engagement with Indian market in 2026
From January to November 2025, Bintan reported to welcome 13,000+ travellers from India, reinforcing the market’s growing importance. Connectivity via Singapore reported to be strong, complemented by expanded access through Malaysia, with ferry services now also operating from Johor Bahru.
Wego and Korea Tourism Organisation launch campaign to spark MENA Wanderlust for Korea
With this partnership, Wego and the Korea Tourism Organisation are paving the way for a new era of discovery, combining deep destination knowledge with advanced travel tech to inspire, inform, and empower MENA travellers.
Anil Kumar Sinha appointed as Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation
Upon assuming office, Sinha identified environmental sustainability as a key priority area. Before this, Sinha has served as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the Government of Nepal.
Moscow Hosts MGMC 2025, bringing together MICE professionals from 35 countries
The Moscow City Tourism Committee is fostering a transparent, effective dialogue with the travel and tourism sector while actively promoting business tourism.
Brand USA launches new trip planning hub for 2026 World Cup travellers
The hub, America the Beautiful Game, is now live and is a go-to resource for discovering things to do, and an initial set of AI-powered sample road trip itineraries that connect all 11 U.S. host cities with nearby destinations and experiences.
Türkiye Secures UNESCO listing for its Antep İşi Embroidery at the 20th intergovernmental committee meeting
This inscription brings Türkiye’s total number of elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists to 32, including 14 multinational files developed in collaboration with countries that share common cultural histories.
