India’s travel numbers show domestic tourism
The Ministry of Tourism dashboard reports 4.286 billion domestic tourist visits in 2025, up 45.6% from 2024. It also reports 20.22 million international
Dhaka becomes an Asian tourism trade meeting point
The 13th Asian Tourism Fair runs from 17–19 September in Dhaka, bringing together more than 200 tourism organisations from 10 countries across approximately
AirAsia says financial pressure is beginning to ea
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said the airline is beginning to recover from the liquidity pressure created by the Middle East crisis and is
Kuala Lumpur emerges as Asia’s connectivity
OAG’s Megahubs 2026 analysis puts Kuala Lumpur International Airport at the centre of Asia’s connectivity discussion. For Southeast Asian tourism boards and airlines,
Siam Seaplane moves into medical evacuation
Siam Seaplane and Thailand’s National Institute for Emergency Medicine are preparing a nationwide medical evacuation service. The development adds a new dimension to
ITB China data points to a more experience-led tra
An ITB China report highlighted experience, personalisation and AI as increasingly important forces reshaping travel demand. That matters for Asia’s B2B sector because
PATA Foundation steps up after Nepal’s touri
The PATA Foundation launched the Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund to restore livelihoods hit by August 26 flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and
flydubai heads for Pokhara
flydubai is preparing to launch daily Dubai–Pokhara flights from 23 September, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate direct services to Nepal’s tourism
EgyptAir looks to build a new Africa–Asia bridge
EgyptAir announced plans for a Cairo–Singapore–Sydney service from early 2027, subject to regulatory approval. The proposed operation would use Airbus A350-900 aircraft, although
IHCL takes the Taj brand deeper into Kerala
Indian Hotels Company Ltd has signed a new SeleQtions hotel in Athirapilly, Kerala. The project will start with 37 keys and ultimately expand