Newsletter - 30th May 2025

Daily News Updates / 30th May 2025

International
Homebound Puts Madhya Pradesh on the Global Cinematic Map India Emerges as a High-Value Market for Japan’s Inbound Tourism India Falls in Love with Japan: Travel Soars, Spending Surges, and Cherry Blossoms Bloom The Japan N... READ MORE

International
Indian Tourism to Japan Surges in 2024: Longer Stays, Higher Spending, and Deeper Cultural Engagement India Emerges as a High-Value Market for Japan’s Inbound Tourism India Falls in Love with Japan: Travel Soars, Spending Surges, and Cherry Blossoms Bloom The Japan N... READ MORE

Cruise
Asia’s first Cruise-focused OTA, Int2Cruises, sets sail in India Int2Cruises Launches in India: Asia’s First Dedicated Cruise OTA Set to Transform Cruise Travel for Indian Tourists Int2Cruises, Asia’s pioneering online travel agency (OTA... READ MORE

International
Bahrain’s Ascendancy: From Gulf Gem to Global Tourism and Entertainment Powerhouse Once merely a strategic stopover, Bahrain is rapidly redefining itself as a premier destination where heritage and modernity converge. This small island kingdom is making waves on... READ MORE

International
Thailand Launches ‘Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival’ to Celebrate Pride Month and Pioneer Inclusive Tourism in Asia As Pride Month 2025 approaches, Thailand is making headlines with one of its most ambitious tourism campaigns to date: the Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival. Backed by the ... READ MORE

Aviation
FLY91 Launches Direct Flights Between Goa and Solapur, Expanding Access to Maharashtra’s Spiritual and Industrial Heartland ~ Booking is live for FLY91’s Goa–Solapur route ~ With the new route, FLY91 now connects eight destinations across India. ~ The route unlocks air access to five maj... READ MORE

Destination
“From Riyadh Winters to Red Sea Summers: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Travel Revolution” Saudi Arabia’s Groundbreaking Year-Round Tourism Strategy In an era when many destinations grapple with seasonality—quiet winters or scorching summers—Saudi Arabia is charting an entirely different course. Once known to international... READ MORE

Events
Prague Ranks in Top Five Most Popular Meeting Destinations in World Again The Czech capital has reaffirmed its position among the top 10 most sought-after meeting destinations in the world, despite the growing competition of Asian cities.... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Korea Tourism Organization Wraps First Leg of 2025 India Roadshow, Showcasing Cultural Charm and Trade Collaboration Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai, and Bengaluru Events Strengthen Korea’s Presence in the Indian Outbound Market The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India has successfully ... READ MORE

Hospitality
Meliá Hotels International Launches ‘Atithi Program’ to Elevate Indian Group Travel Across Europe In a strategic move to deepen its cultural engagement and expand its footprint among Indian travelers, Meliá Hotels International has officially launched the Atith... READ MORE

Airlines
Saudia Ushers in a “New Era” for Hajj with Revolutionary Services and Innovations Cutting-edge Products, Smart Travel Solutions & the World’s Coolest Ihram Redefine Pilgrimage for Millions Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has entered ... READ MORE

Events
Germany Travel Mart™ 2026 Heads to Oberhausen, Spotlighting Sustainability and Innovation in German Tourism Germany’s premier B2B travel event, the Germany Travel Mart™ (GTM), is set to make a dynamic return in 2026, with the Ruhr valley city of Oberhausen confirmed a... READ MORE

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