News & Webinars
India wins bid to host WTTC Global Summit in 2027; the event in Delhi expected to see 5000 attendees
This was announced by WTTC Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre, in presence of Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Govt of India, WTTC President and CEO, Gloria Guevara, Suman Billa, AS & DG, Ministry of Tourism, while the coun...... Read More
Malta crosses 4 mn visitors; tourism contributed 16.9% to GDP; PM calls for shift from volume to value
The island nation welcomed more than four million visitors last year and generated EUR 3.9 billion in tourism spending, while the Malta government actively looks to shift its focus from visitor volumes to higher-value, year-round and sustainable t...... Read More
Flipkart acquires minority stake in TravClan to expand international travel offerings
Flipkart, e-commerce marketplace, announced a minority stake investment in TravClan, a global B2B travel tech platform. The investment will strengthen international travel supply and expand the holiday packages available to customers across Cleart...... Read More
Skyscanner reports 58% of Indians plan to travel abroad more in 2027; unveils Travel Trends 2027 report
Skyscanner has officially launched its Travel Trends 2027 report on October 8, 2026, at Odella, Green Park, Delhi. The report revealed next year’s top trending and best value destinations as well as showcasing the seven key trends influencing trav...... Read More
Visit Qatar concludes MICE familiarisation trip for Indian Buyers
Visit Qatar recently concluded a MICE familiarisation trip for a group of Indian buyers, offering participants first-hand exposure to Qatar’s business events infrastructure, hospitality and diverse destination experiences. Held from October 1 to ...... Read More
Air India, Air India Express & Akasa Air introduce fuel surcharges amid rising ATF prices
The sustained increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, driven by continuing geopolitical developments in the Middle East and sustained pressure on global energy markets has led Akasa Air, Air India and Air India Express to introduce a fuel ...... Read More
7th MP Travel Mart focuses on global tourism growth, rural heritage
The 7th edition of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2026 (MPTM 2026) kicked off on October 7, 2026, at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre. The exhibition was inaugurated on the second day by Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal and Union Secr...... Read More
Tourism in Europe to surge 3.1% in 2026; Malta at 16.8% growth: WTTC
More than 200 CEOs, 60 government leaders and 1,000 delegates gather in Valletta as WTTC puts investment, sustainability, connectivity and destination stewardship at the centre of its global tourism agenda. WTTC’s latest research figures, revealed...... Read More
SATTE, ATITHI gear up to bring 400+ overseas buyers under one roof
SATTE in collaboration Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC) hosted World Tourism Day Leadership Meet 2026 on September 30 at Hotel Pride Plaza, Aerocity, Delhi, under the theme “Building Stronger Two-Way Tourism Ties.” During the event Dr Abha...... Read More
Agoda records 43% surge in Indian travel interest to Bangkok ahead of Eurovision Asia Grand Final
Digital travel platform Agoda has seen a 43% year-on-year increase in accommodation searches from India for stays in Bangkok this November, in line with the Thai capital gearing up to host one of the inaugural Eurovision Asia Grand Final on Novemb...... Read More