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Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 to Convene in Luang Prabang: A Regional Call for Collaborative Tourism Growth Luang Prabang, Lao PDR – April 2025 — The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of Lao PDR (MICT), in collaboration with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), is pleased to announce that the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2025 will take place on June 25–27, …

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), on behalf of the entire tourism industry, expresses its deep anguish and pain on selected targetting of tourist in Kashmir by a group of terrorists. It strongly condemns the cowardly terror attack which is clearly designed to deeply impact tourism in Kashmir and create an atmosphere of fear. While we extend our heartfelt condolences …

Arabian Travel Market to gather global AI experts to explore new frontiers in travel   Cassie Kozyrkov, Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, who spearheaded the tech giant’s AI-first transformation, will take to the stage on the opening day of ATM to discuss how the travel industry can lead in AI adoption Other speakers providing their insights at the event include …

ATM 2025 will spotlight Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism sector and future-focused vision Prominent exhibitors participating in ATM 2025 include SAUDIA, Riyadh Air and Cruise Saudi  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 April 2025: Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the …

Nathan Waugh will be responsible for driving growth across Intersec and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East Dubai, UAE: Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organisers of Intersec, the world’s leading event for safety, security and fire protection, and Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the regional market leader within the light and building technology sector, has appointed Nathan Waugh as Portfolio …

ATOAI Webinar Emphasizes India’s Adventure Tourism Rise, With a Call for Safety, Standards and Sustainability New Delhi, April 5, 2025 – As India rapidly climbs the global ranks in adventure tourism from 99th to 38th position, ensuring safety and sustainability has never been more critical. The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), in its impactful webinar titled “Safety First: …

The military has declared a temporary ceasefire from April 2nd to April 22nd, prioritizing stability and peace to facilitate relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquake on March 28, which has severely impacted people across the country. According to the military’s statement, the powerful earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have caused damage to roads, bridges, and buildings in the …

Countries such as India, Russia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, and Belarus are helping with the rescue teams, while many other countries are also sending aid and donating. Rescue efforts are being delayed as rescue supplies cannot easily reach the worst-hit Sagaing region. Major highways are crumbling, land subsidence is subsiding, bridges are broken, and airports are still not in …

Sunil Kumar R, President of TAAI – Travel Agents Association of India, has been re-elected to lead UFTAA as its Global President, to lead UFTAA’s Diamond Jubilee during the term 2025-2026. UFTAA (United Federation of Travel Agents Associations) is an international confederation representing the travel agency and tourism industry, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Monaco, aims to unify travel …

  In its innovative and widespread launch that supports Quality & Well-connected Tourism, TAAI has launched TAAI DMC Connect. TAAI offers Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in India and to DMCs of the world an excellent opportunity to remain connected with the Indian Industry to help promote products & services. TAAI in its website revamp, shall offer to offer DMCs, an …