The Malaysia Food & Cultural Festival 2025, organised by Tourism Malaysia and ibis Kuala Lumpur, brings Malaysia’s culinary and cultural heritage to New Delhi from February 17 to 23. Featuring authentic Malaysian dishes, the event offers an immersive experience, celebrating the fusion of flavours and traditions that define Malaysia’s vibrant cuisine.
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) hosted a successful roadshow in Mumbai on 14 February 2025, alongside the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI). The event highlighted KTO's strategies to boost Indian tourist arrivals to South Korea, introducing new initiatives like the Designated Travel Agency Program and enhanced incentives for travel agents. KTO aims to attract 250,000 Indian visitors in 2025, building on a 44 per cent growth in Indian arrivals in 2024.
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) hosted a successful roadshow in Delhi on 6th February 2025, showcasing key initiatives for 2025, including the Korea Premium Travel Consultant (KPTC) program and MICE support schemes. The event highlighted a 44 per cent surge in Indian visitors to South Korea, with the target set to welcome 250,000 Indian travellers in 2025, amidst strong trade partnerships and industry support.
The Odisha government held a promotional roadshow in Hyderabad to highlight its tourism opportunities, emphasizing cultural heritage, natural attractions, and wellness tourism. Over 40 travel operators and 20 tourism investors participated. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida emphasized the state's pro-investment environment, while Tourism Secretary Balwant Singh detailed the extensive potential and strategic opportunities for investors in the tourism sector.
Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal experienced a rise in passenger traffic in Dec 2024, with 5,740 travellers, up from 4,464 in Dec 2023. Popular routes included Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The airport plans facility expansions and increased flight frequencies to meet demand. Business travel constitutes 60 per cent of passengers, with leisure travel making up 30 per cent.
India Assist is a travel start-up that provides personal emergency assistance to travellers across 150 cities in the country and is an exclusive partner of UP Tourism managing Tourist Information Centres (TICs) at Mahakumbh. Aakalp Johari, CEO & co-founder of India Assist, talks about how they are trying to offer assistance to pilgrims who are coming via different modes of transport to the city through a hybrid model in a highly testing environment.
The guide was launched at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2025 exhibition in Mumbai. This showcase comes at a time when Los Angeles is gearing up for an decade full of major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl 2027, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
From Beijing to Havana, the holiday - known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea - is a major festival celebrated in many countries. Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar New Year is a time to wish for good luck and prosperity in the coming year for oneself and others.
Brand USA successfully organised its 11th India Sales and Media Mission in Hyderabad from January 20-22, 2025. The event, led by Fred Dixon, President and CEO of Brand USA, saw participation from 48 US tourism companies and 67 exhibitors. The mission engaged 123 senior Indian decision-makers, highlighting the growing interest in US travel, with India ranking as a top source market for arrivals to the USA.
Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California, expressed gratitude for the response to the recent Los Angeles wildfires and highlighted the importance of tourism in supporting recovery efforts. Beteta stressed that despite the challenges, Los Angeles remains a prime destination and encouraged travellers to support the city’s economy by visiting its iconic landmarks and businesses.
Speaking at the 19th India Digital Summit (IDS), Rajesh Magow, Co-founder & Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, discussed the next phase of India’s digital growth, focusing on rural India. He highlighted the transformative potential of smartphones, government initiatives like UID and UPI, and the role of the private sector in driving inclusive digital empowerment.
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