Asia/Singapore Monday, 23rd March 2026

Maldives expands tourism capacity with new terminal at Velana International Airport

A new passenger terminal has opened at Velana International Airport in the Maldives on July 26, increasing capacity and expected to drive further growth...

Sri Lanka to allow visa-free entry for 40 nationalities

Sri Lanka has reintroduced plans to offer visa-free entry to nationals from 40 countries, though an implementation date has yet to be confirmed. This marks...

Opportunity blossoms further for Indian weddings in Thailand

At ASEAN-Indian Forum hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on July 23, the topic of Thailand’s robust Indian weddings market took centre...

Aviation roundup: Emirates, Air France and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships

New US visa draws mixed reaction from Indian outbound agents

India passport-holders will be subjected to an additional US$250 Visa Integrity Fee for travel into the US starting October 1, 2025, a requirement that...

New visa fee set to raise travel cost to the US

Travellers from non-immigrant visa categories entering the US will have to pay for the new US$250 Visa Integrity Fee, set to take effect by...

Singapore Tourism Board steps up India engagement with new trade and...

With India emerging as one of the top three source markets and registering 0.5 million visitor arrivals between January and May 2025, the Singapore...

Aviation roundup: Philippine Airlines, Loong Air and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships

New Zealand promotes genuine travel experiences to Indian market with latest...

Tourism New Zealand has launched its new campaign, #BeyondTheFilter, featuring actors and real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa. Set against the natural landscapes of...

Visa-free access fuels Indian outbound travel to South-east Asia: Agoda

Visa policy relaxations across South-east Asia are driving a rise in outbound travel among Indian passport holders, according to data from Agoda. Accommodation searches by...