In 2023, India recorded 9.52 million FTAs, bouncing back to 87% of its pre-pandemic levels, a robust 47.89% increase over 2022. Projections from PATA placed India on a trajectory to receive 13.34 million inbound tourists by 2024, a 22% jump over 2019. Yet in the first half of 2024, Ministry of Tourism reported that India attracted 4.7 million foreign visitors, still lagging the 5.3 million...

With Vietnam emerging as a top choice for Indian travellers, recent online reports reaffirm the trend. In the first five months of 2025 alone, Vietnam welcomed over 9.2 million international tourists, a 21.3% year-on-year increase. Building on the strong momentum of 2024, the country now targets 23 million international arrivals in 2025, aiming to surpass pre-pandemic records.

During his welcome address to Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his delegation, Modi highlighted this visa facilitation measure as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties.

Popular celebrations include La Tomatina Festival, Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, Rio Carnival, Rann Utsav, Hornbill Festival and more.