Industry Insights

Stationed in Mumbai, Woon will manage the West and South India markets alongside the Middle East and South Asia regions, while spearheading STB's destination marketing efforts across India

With a total of 28 artists from 16 cities, villages, and hamlets presenting a euphoric blend of instruments, Rajasthan becomes the first state in India to launch Concert Tourism as a new experiential offering

VFS Global expands into Latin America by acquiring a majority stake in Brazil’s CiX Citizen Experience, enhancing digital citizen services and public service delivery worldwide

Spain welcomed 17.1M tourists in early 2025, setting a new record. Visitor spending surged to €23.5B as the country focusses on sustainable tourism growth

Big-name international acts returning to Indian stages have played a huge part in this upswing showing that Indian audiences are hungry for global-calibre performances and that India is now firmly on the map for international touring

Goa Tourism showcases regenerative travel and MICE potential at GITB 2025, marking its presence on the global tourism stage with strong policy and strategy insights

Rajasthan redefines travel with the launch of Concert Tourism at GITB 2025, blending folk music, dance, and cultural experiences for global audiences

Departing July 19, 2025, the eastbound itinerary sails from Chennai to Singapore, while the westbound return will sail on July 29, 2025, retracing the route back to Indian shores

Named the ‘Up and Coming Programme’ of the year for Asia, Middle East, and Africa at the renowned Freddie Awards held in Chicago, this achievement highlights the programme’s recent transformation into a world-class loyalty scheme

In 2025, travel and tourism is expected to account for around 12 per cent of Türkiye's GDP, with an increase of more than ₺200BN compared to last year. This marks a significant milestone, reaffirming Turkey’s position as a top global destination