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    • IATA launches world air transport report

      Travel Biz News -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024.  Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed ...

    • Canada’s tourism to contribute $183 billion in 2025

      Travel Biz News --- London, UK: Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute almost $ 183 billion to the economy in 2025 , setting a new record and continuing the country’s impressive growth streak, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Last year, the sector contributed just under $169BN to Canada’s economy and supported 1.7 million jobs.Domestic ...

    • China records 13.64m visa-free entries by foreign nationals in H1 2025

      China processed a total of 333 million border crossings in the first half of 2025, up 15.8 percent year-on-year. Of these, foreign nationals accounted for 38.053 million crossings, marking a 30.2 percent increase year-on-year, China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced. Of these trips, foreign nationals made 13.64 million entries to China visa-free, accounting for 71.2 percent ...

    • U.S. resident outbound travelers reached a record-breaking 107.7 million in 2024

      Travel Biz News -- The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) has released the results of the Outbound Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) for calendar year 2024.  The Outbound SIAT measures the characteristics and destinations of international outbound air travelers who are residents of the United States. Total international (Overseas, Canada, and Mexico) U.S. outbound travelers ...

    • Asia Pacific : 31.2 million passengers in June

      Travel Biz News -- Preliminary June 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger markets, underpinned by rising travel demand ahead of the mid-year holiday season. International air cargo volumes also saw further growth, supported by ongoing front-loading and re-routing of shipments amid prevailing trade-related ...

    Asia - Pacific

    • Thailand launches “The New Thailand” vision to redefine tourism

      Jul 26, 2025
      Thailand tourism

      Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has unveiled its 2026 strategy under the theme “Value is the New Volume”- ushering in The New Thailand ...

    • Vietnam -10.7 m foreign tourists in first six months

      Jul 7, 2025
      foreign visitors to Vietnam

      Travel Biz News — The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam in the first half of this year reached 10.7 million, up  20.7% year-on-year but still lower than Thailand’s 16.6 million. Mainland ...

    • China : Family travel boom boosts summer market

      Jul 7, 2025
      China summer tourism

      Travel Biz News — With the annual summer travel rush underway in China, the tourism industry is anticipating an even more robust market, buoyed by optimistic projections for continued growth in family ...

    • Thailand launches ‘Be My Guest’ campaign

      Jun 26, 2025
      Thailand tourism

      Travel Biz News / Media OutReach Newswire — BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the international “Be My Guest “campaign as part of the government’s ...

    • Japan: 3.7 million foreign visitors in May

      Jun 20, 2025
      Japan tourism

      Travel Biz News — The number of foreign visitors to Japan in May rose 21.5 percent from a year earlier to 3.7 million, a record for the month, government estimates showed , as travel demand remained ...

    • Cathay Group reaching 100 global destinations

      Jun 17, 2025
      Cathay Pacific

      Travel Biz News — Travel Biz News — Cathay Pacific and HK Express will reach 100 passenger destinations across the globe this month. The event organized to celebrate milestone of reaching 100 ...

    • Philippines named world’s most dangerous to travel

      Jun 17, 2025
      Phillipines

      Travel Biz News — The Philippines ranked first on a list of 10 most dangerous countries to travel following a global survey conducted by U.K.’s financial comparison site HelloSafe. The site ...

    • India : 20 million international visitors in 2024 , visitor spend soars to record highs

      Jun 10, 2025
      India tourism

      Travel Biz News — International visitor spend in India reached a record ₹3.1 trillion in 2024, 9% above the previous peak of 2019 according latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council ...

    • China reports 5.91 million cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

      Jun 3, 2025
      China Tourism, Dragon Boat Festival

      Travel Biz News — BEIJING : China recorded nearly 5.91 million cross-border trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which concluded on Monday (June 2) , marking a 2.7 percent increase ...

    • India and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of attacks

      May 11, 2025
      India-Pakistan conflict

      Islamabad (AFP) – Pakistan and India agreed Saturday ( May 10 )to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks – news surprisingly announced ...

    • China, India to resume pilgrimage to Xizang’s sacred mountains ,lakes

      May 3, 2025
      China-India, Kailash Mansarovar

      BEIJING (Global Times ) : Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that Indian pilgrimage to Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yun Tso in Xizang Autonomous Region of China is an important ...

    • China issues advisory to its tourists ,takes countermeasures against U.S. tariff bullying

      Apr 10, 2025
      US - China trade war

      Travel Biz News — China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued travel advisory to its tourists traveling to the United States. “The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reminds Chinese ...

    Around the World

    • International visitor arrivals to Asia Pacific  to reach 801 million by 2027

      Jun 28, 2025
      International arrivals, PATA forecasts

      Travel Biz News - International visitor arrivals (IVAs) to Asia Pacific are expected to reach 801 million by 2027, up from 692 million in 2025 according to key Insights from the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025–2027 PATA mid-year update . The ...

    • NTTO releases  market profiles of overseas visitors to United States

      Jun 26, 2025
      NTTO USA, US tourism

      Southern Europe : people demonstrate against overtourism

      Jun 17, 2025
      over-tourism

      Over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in three months of 2025

      May 27, 2025
      international tourism
    • International tourist spending in Europe seen up 11%

      Jun 3, 2025
      Europe Tourism, WTTC

      US economy risks losing billions as travel demand weakens, analysts warn

      May 3, 2025
      US tourism

      Africa commits to advance gastronomy tourism

      Apr 29, 2025
      Gastronomy tourism
    • UN Tourism members from Asia -Pacific focus on resilience and sustainable tourism

      Apr 16, 2025
      UN Tourism

      World Travel Awards to host first ceremony in Bahrain

      Apr 1, 2025
      Baharain, World Travel Awards

      United States plans to welcome 77 million international visitors in 2025

      Mar 12, 2025
      International Trade Administration (ITA), US tourism

    South Asia

    • India to expand focus on MICE tourism

      Jul 30, 2025
      India MICE tourism

      Travel Biz News — The Ministry of Tourism of India reaffirmed its strong commitment to scaling up the country’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The announcement ...

    • Nepal among top ten destinations for solo adventure travel

      Jun 26, 2025
      solo adventure travel

      Travel Biz News — Nepal is among the top ten destinations for solo adventure travel in summer 2025 , according to a panel of travel experts. As searches for solo active holidays increased by 23% ...

    • Nepal : Visitor arrivals reaches 96% of pre-pandemic levels , 1,147,567 visitors in 2024

      Jan 2, 2025
      Tourist arrival in 2024

      Travel Biz News — A total of 1,147,567 visitors visited Nepal in 2024, a cumulative increase of 13.1% over the same period in 2023, according to the preliminary data received from the Department ...

    • Nihao ! China tourism promotion campaign in Nepal

      Dec 5, 2024
      CCC Nepal, CNTO Kathmandu, Nihao ! China

      Ramesh Tiwari / Travel Biz News — Kathmandu: Experts and top officials representing different travel tourism related organizations of China have called for more tourism cooperation between China ...

    • India announced 36 Best Tourism Villages

      Oct 2, 2024
      India tourism

      Travel Biz News — The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India announced winners of the “Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 “on the occasion of World Tourism Day this year. The Best Tourism Villages ...

    • China to celebrate 2025 as ‘Visit Nepal Year in China’

      Jun 26, 2024
      Visit Nepal Year 2025 in China

      Travel Biz News —- Kathmandu: The 16th meeting of the Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China concluded here with focus ...

    • China’s Anhui promotes tea culture, tourism in Nepal

      May 23, 2024

      KATHMANDU ( Xinhua) – An event was held here on Tuesday ( May 21 ) to promote Anhui Province in central China as a major producer of teas and a popular tourist destination. Wang Jing, deputy director ...

    • Pokhara declared ” Tourism Capital ” of Nepal

      Mar 17, 2024
      Nepal Tourism, Pokhara

      Pokhara ( RSS ) : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has pledged to lend necessary support and cooperation for the development of Pokhara, the Tourism Capital of Nepal.  In ...

    • Nepal Himalayas: NMA commemorates 50th anniversary

      Nov 1, 2023
      Nepal mountaineering, NMA

      Travel Biz News — Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), the country’s main organization dedicated to mountain tourism and environmental preservation, marked its 50th anniversary today amidst ...

    • ‘Nepal committed to implement Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects’

      Oct 9, 2023
      Nepal - China BRI

      By Ramesh Tiwari — Kathmandu, Oct.8 – Political figures, academicians and experts have pointed out the need to explore Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects on the basis of mutual interest and ...

    Adventure / Culture / Lifestyle

    • British climber Kenton Cool makes 19th ascent of Mount Everest

      May 22, 2025
      British climber, Mt. Everest

      Kathmandu ( AFP) - British climber Kenton Cool has successfully climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time, ...

    • Gaming in the Sky: Qatar Airways breaks new ground with first-ever game competition

      May 13, 2025
      Qatar Airways

      Greenland sees tourism boost following Trump’s attention and new airport

      Mar 25, 2025
      Greenland

      UN Tourism launches Artificial Intelligence Challenge

      Dec 1, 2024
      Global Artificial Intelligence Challenge, UN Tourism
    • WTTC stresses on urgent climate investment in coastal , marine tourism

      Nov 26, 2024
      marine tourism, WTTC

      World Ski Awards names best ski brands in 2024

      Nov 17, 2024
      World Ski Awards 2024

      Agoda reveals hottest destinations for couples

      Oct 21, 2024
      Agoda, Destinations for couples

    Travel Events / Trends

    • Rome to host WTTC’s 25th Global Summit

      Jul 7, 2025
      WTTC Global Summit
    • Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market , exhibitors from 166 countries in Dubai

      Apr 29, 2025
      Arabian Travel Market 2025
    • PATA Summit 2025 urges for meaningful tourism

      Apr 29, 2025
      PATA Annual Summit

      Arabian Travel Market to gather global AI experts to explore new frontiers

      Apr 17, 2025

      Arabian Travel Market to spotlight luxury travel as global demand rises

      Mar 19, 2025
      Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Luxury Travel

    Destinations / Wellness

    • Ananda in the Himalayas introduces new wellness retreat at Casa Palmela , Portugal

      Dec 11, 2024
      Ananda in Himalayas, Casa Palmela in Portugal

      Travel Biz News -- Garhwal Uttarakhand, INDIA – Celebrating 25 years in the wellness space in 2025, globally acclaimed holistic retreat, Ananda in the Himalayas, brings the timeless traditions of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation from the sacred Himalayas ...

    • Wellness economy – a multi-trillion-dollar market

      Aug 24, 2023
      Wellness economy, Wellness Tourism

      For Your Health: 5 Tips and Strategies for Wellness Branding

      Sep 24, 2022
      branding strategies, wellness branding

      Wellness tourism market worth $1.02 trillion by 2030

      Jun 28, 2022
      spas, Wellness Tourism

    Opinion / Blog

    • World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025

      Jun 20, 2025
      World Best Restaurants
    • Tourism growth in Asia-Pacific and Middle East

      Jun 20, 2025
      Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Asia-Pacific tourism, Middle East

      Ethical Wildlife Tourism: Conservation Stories from Mongolia

      Jun 20, 2025
      Mongolia, wildlife tourism

      Impact of Climate Change on a Biodiversity Hot Spot

      Apr 17, 2024
      Biodiversity, climate change
    • Asia Pacific’s adventure tourism potential

      Jun 20, 2025
      adventure tourism, Adventure Travel

    Business / Economy

    • Global Hotel Alliance appoints female executives

      Jul 30, 2025
      Global Hotel Alliance
    • Asia Pacific Airlines : 31 million passengers in May

      Jun 28, 2025
      Asia Pacific Airlines
    • Airports close across the Mideast as Israel-Iran conflict shutters the region’s airspace

      Jun 17, 2025
      Iran - Israel conflict

      Middle East : Tourism spending projected to reach US$350 billion by 2030

      Jun 3, 2025
      ATM, Middle East tourism

      Boeing , Qatar Airways announce historic order for 210 widebody airplanes

      May 16, 2025
      Boeing, Qatar Airways
    • Connecting you with the world of travel and tourism

      Theme Park Expo Vietnam 2025

      Asia Pool & Spa Expo , May 10 – 12, 2025 , Guangzhou , China

      KAZAKHSTAN International Exhibition “Tourism & Travel” Almaty, Kazakhstan

      Nihao China- Beyond your imagination

      India resumes tourist visa for

      Chinese citizens after 5 years

      India announced  that it will open tourist visa applications to Chinese citizens from July 24, 2025. It was the first time in five years since the South Asian country suspended Chinese citizens’ tourist visa applications in February 2020.

      The Embassy of India in China announced via its Sina Weibo account  that, starting from July 24, 2025, Chinese citizens can apply for a tourist visa to visit India after completing an online application, scheduling an appointment, and personally submitting their passport and other required documents to three Indian visa application centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou in South China’s Guangdong Province.

      Responding to the related inquiry, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said  that “we take note of this positive move. Easing cross-border travel is widely beneficial. China will maintain communication and consultation with India to further facilitate travel between the two countries.”

      Chinese experts said the latest move taken by the India marks a phased milestone in the easing of relations between the two countries, and creates favorable conditions for further strengthening bilateral people-to-people exchanges.

      On February 2, 2020, India temporarily suspended its e-visa facility for Chinese travelers and foreigners residing in China amid coronavirus outbreak. – Global Times

      Trump to pause anti-immigrant

      raids in hotels , restaurants

      US President Donald Trump has decided to temporarily suspend raids on farms, hotels and restaurants, according a media report.

      The US government has ordered immigration officials to pause raids and arrests on farms, hotels and restaurants, according to a report by the New York Times.

      Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were sent a directive asking that they refrain from heading to such establishments, which also include meatpacking plants and aquaculture.

      Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the report, saying in a statement that “we will follow the president’s direction and continue to get the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens off America’s streets.”

      The pause in the raids potentially reflects the government’s concerns about the negative impact these operations are having on vital economic sectors, as well as electoral support. The agricultural industry, particularly in states like California, relies almost exclusively on immigrant labour for its day-to-day operations.

      The recent protests in Los Angeles, which were triggered by large-scale immigration raids in local communities, have increased pressure on the government. This situation poses a dilemma for the president, who is seeking to maintain the support of key constituencies ahead of the upcoming congressional and midterm elections in 2026.

      Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has implemented an unprecedentedly heavy-handed immigration policy. His cabinet officials recently held meetings with ICE leadership, setting a minimum quota of 3,000 arrests per day, a mandate that has resulted in intensified immigration raids nationwide.

      The temporary suspension of the agriculture and hospitality raids likely does not represent a fundamental change in Trump’s immigration policy, which remains aggressive in rhetoric.

      Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem pledhed that federal authorities are “not going away”, and that people who are in the country illegally, as well as violent protesters, will “face consequences”.

      The administration has relied heavily on a crime-focused message, which places significant emphasis on apprehending individuals illegally in the country who are also violent criminals.

      That message has been undercut, however, by statistics revealed this week which show the number of people arrested for immigration violations that have never faced other criminal charges or convictions has shot up from 860 in January this year to 7,800 this month.

      The number of individuals arrested with criminal charges and convictions also went up, but at a significantly lower rate of 91%. – Euronews , June 14, 2025

      Gulf Cooperation Council Tourism 

      Dubai – As tourism destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continue to grow, involving local communities in destination development has become increasingly vital for long-term success.

      Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 aims for 39.3 million visitors per year, while Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 targets 150 million domestic and international visits, emphasising how tourism is being established as a key element of economic diversification throughout the region.

      At Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, industry leaders emphasised that sustainable revitalisation of destinations must align tourism investments with community partnerships, cultural authenticity, and immersive guest experiences to provide lasting value for both residents and visitors.

      During the session on “Considerations and Implications of Involving Communities in Destination Revitalisation” on the ATM 2025 Global Stage, experts shared insights into building resilience, enhancing local prosperity, and ensuring tourism growth is both inclusive and enduring.

      Arabian Travel Market 2025, held under the theme “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity”,  featured more than 200 speakers across three content stages and welcomes over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries.

      Messe Berlin India launched 

      to drive growth of ITB India 

      Messe Berlin announces the official launch of Messe Berlin India, a newly incorporated subsidiary that underscores the company’s long-term commitment to one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets. Headquartered in Delhi , the new entity will serve as a strategic base for expanding ITB India and launching future projects tailored to the Indian market. With this establishment, Messe Berlin is reinforcing its vision of India as a regional hub for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable business growth within the exhibition and events industry.

      “Messe Berlin’s presence in India reflects our strategic intent to strengthen our international reach by being where the growth is. India is a key market for us — vibrant, diverse, and full of opportunities. With Messe Berlin India, we are laying down long-term foundations to build strong partnerships, support local industries, and elevate our global platforms,” said Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO, Messe Berlin.

      ITB India, inaugurated in 2023, continues as the flagship event under the new subsidiary. Held annually, ITB India is a three-day B2B travel trade show and convention that connects the global travel and tourism industry with the Indian market. Alongside MICE Show India, Travel Tech India, and the ITB India Conference, ITB India serves as a unique platform to forge new partnerships, strengthen existing ties, and capitalize on the fast-growing potential of the Indian and South Asian travel economies. The show hosts key players from the MICE, Leisure, Corporate Travel, and Travel Technology sectors. The upcoming edition, ITB India 2025, will take place from 2 – 4 September 2025  in Mumbai.

      FACTS —

      Tourism helps in:

      👉Reducing poverty

      👉Reducing Inequalities

      👉Promoting gender equality

      👉Fostering decent work and economic growth

      World Tourism Day 2021: ‘Tourism for Inclusive Growth’

      In 2019, Travel & Tourism’s direct, indirect and induced impact accounted for:
      -US$8.9 trillion contribution to the world’s GDP
      -10.3% of global GDP
      -330 million jobs, 1 in 10 jobs around the world
      -US$1.7 trillion visitor exports (6.8% of total exports,
      28.3% of global services exports)
      -US$948 billion capital investment (4.3% of total
      investment)

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