Newsletter - 30th January 2026

Daily News Updates / 30th January 2026

Events
Fitur 2026 Closes in Madrid with Record Global Participation 255,000 Visitors, 10,000 Companies, 161 Countries Highlight Tourism Recovery and Innovation The 46th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, Fitur 2026, concluded... READ MORE

International
Bhutan Achieves 44.3% Surge in Tourist Arrivals in 2025 Amid Strategic Market Diversification Bhutan recorded a remarkable 44.3 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, underlining the kingdom’s accelerating recovery and strategic focus on market diversifica... READ MORE

Hospitality
Hilton Accelerates Global Expansion with 1,000 New Hotels, Total Pipeline Surpasses 520,000 Rooms Hilton, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, marked another record year of growth in 2025, adding nearly 800 hotels and 100,000 rooms to its global portfolio. The e... READ MORE

Technology
ATM 2026 Launches Dedicated Travel Tech Event in Dubai, Showcasing Global Innovation in AI, Mobility, Fintech, and Sustainability Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the premier tourism industry event in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, has announced the launch of ATM Travel Tech, a co-located event ... READ MORE

Events
ATM 2026 to Spotlight the Expanding Global Ultra-Luxury Travel Market The global ultra-luxury travel market is poised for significant expansion, with its value projected to rise from USD 2.7 trillion in 2025 to USD 4.8 trillion by 203... READ MORE

Trends
Global Leisure Travel Spending Set to Reach USD 15 Trillion as Middle East Accelerates Growth ATM 2026 to Spotlight USD 15 Trillion Global Leisure Travel Opportunity Global leisure travel spending is on track to reach USD 15 trillion by 2040, up from USD 5 tri... READ MORE

Events
Sports Tourism Emerges as a High-Value Growth Engine at Arabian Travel Market 2026 Sports tourism is set to take centre stage at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as new research highlights the powerful role of major sporting events in reshaping leisure tra... READ MORE

Airlines
Qatar Records Strong Tourism Growth with 5.1 Million Visitors in 2025 Qatar has marked a significant milestone in its tourism development journey, welcoming 5.1 million visitors in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in arrivals and reinforcing t... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Brand USA Travel Week India Marks a Strategic Milestone as U.S. Tourism Deepens Focus on the Indian Market Brand USA has reinforced India’s rising prominence in global outbound travel with the successful conclusion of Brand USA Travel Week India, held in Bengaluru from January 1... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Record-Breaking Brand USA Travel Week in Bengaluru Signals Deepening U.S.–India Tourism Ties In a landmark event underscoring the growing significance of India as a source market for U.S. inbound tourism, Brand USA convened its largest-ever delegation during Brand US... READ MORE

Cruise
StarDream Cruises Launches New Brand Films to Deepen Engagement with Indian Travellers Leading Asian cruise operator StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films as part of its evolving communication strategy for the Indian market, signalling a shift towards e... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Auxilia Networks Appointed India Representative for Evan Evans Tours Strengthening India engagement for premium guided coach tours Auxilia Networks, a leading tourism consultancy, e-learning and destination representation firm, has been appointe... READ MORE

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