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ASEAN & South Asia: Hits, Misses, & Opportunities
South Asia and ASEAN regions are actively promoting tourism by leveraging mutual agreements and collaborative marketing efforts, including joint tourism forums and cross-regional promotional campaigns to enhance visibility and attract tourists to both regions. On one hand, initiatives like the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) are specific ally designed to promote ASEAN as a unified tourist destination. On the other side, according to UN Tourism records, South Asia demonstrates rema
Kuhelika Roy Choudhury
May 173 min read


Ready to Set Sail?
Driven by a rapidly expanding middle-income population, rising spending power and evolving travel aspirations, India is emerging as a promising growth market for the global cruise industry. Increasing interest in experiential and luxury travel among Indian consumers is encouraging international cruise operators to strengthen their focus on the country. While India currently contributes a relatively small share to the global cruise market, industry stakeholders believe the lon
Kuhelika Roy Choudhury
May 172 min read


How GCC Tourism is Evolving Through Diversification & Collaboration
Driven by rising consumer spending on overseas travel, expanding airline connectivity and strong momentum in the global tourism sector, the GCC region is witnessing accelerated growth in visitor arrivals across its member nations. According to GlobalData, the GCC recorded 49.08 million international arrivals in 2022, generating inbound tourism expenditure of USD 66.06 billion. At the same time, the region is increasingly moving towards diversifying its tourism offerings, resh
Kuhelika Roy Choudhury
May 162 min read


India’s MICE Power Cities Playbook
2026 is emerging as a pivotal year for India’s MICE sector. Once viewed as a subset of tourism, it is now firmly positioned as a key economic driver, influencing trade, investment, and the country’s global standing. In the post-pandemic landscape, business travel has rebounded with renewed momentum, as in-person interactions reclaim their importance, underscoring the unmatched value of face-to-face engagement despite the rise of hybrid formats. Featured on Travel Trends Toda
Kuhelika Roy Choudhury
Apr 142 min read


The Leadership Gap in Tourism; and Women Closing it
Women in tourism are no longer confined to the margins of the industry’s workforce; they are increasingly shaping its direction, influencing consumer behaviour, and redefining how travel experiences are conceptualised and delivered. Globally, women account for 54% of the tourism workforce, according to UN Tourism, a figure that significantly surpasses most other sectors. However, this strong representation does not translate into leadership. According to Kanta Singh of UN Wom
Kuhelika Roy Choudhury
Apr 142 min read


The Era of Event-led Tourism
The travel ecosystem is in a constant state of evolution, shaped by shifting trends that demand quick, strategic adaptation. Travellers today are no longer guided solely by traditional seasons, predictable travel patterns, or even destinations themselves. Instead, journeys are increasingly influenced by time-sensitive, experience-led motivations, moments that feel unique, fleeting, and worth travelling for. The purpose of travel has moved beyond sightseeing, with a growing em
Kuhelika Roy Choudhury
Apr 143 min read
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