Japan welcomes record 43,000 Indian visitors in May 2025
In a significant milestone for Japan’s inbound tourism from India, the number of Indian visitors to Japan in May 2025 crossed the 40,000 marks for the first time ever in a single month. According to official data, 43,000 Indian travellers visited Japan in May, showcasing Japan’s rising popularity in India, driven by its diverse seasonal attractions, rich cultural heritage, and seamless travel experiences.
Vietjet Thailand announces ‘Mid-Year Mega Sale’
Vietjet Thailand presents ‘Mid-Year Mega Sale’ promotion with all-in fares starting from just INR 8,800! Fly daily direct flights between Mumbai and Bangkok, along with seamless domestic connections to Thailand’s top destinations such as Phuket, Krabi and Chiang Mai or the airline’s connecting international routes to Da Nang, Phu Quoc (Vietnam), Phnom Penh, and Taipei. Book from June 24 – 30, 2025, for travel from July 16, 2025 – March 28, 2026.
Atlys data reveals surge in Visa interest around major sporting events
The new data from Atlys, a visa processing platform, reveals a surge in global travel driven by sports tourism. Together, Wimbledon 2025 and the Formula 1 season have driven an increase in visa-related search queries on Atlys, signalling a growing trend to experience games personally. Wimbledon 2025, scheduled in London from June 30 to July 13, has sparked a 28% rise in UK visa application queries on Atlys.
Noormahal Palace hosts networking event for Leading Wedding Planners
Noormahal Palace recently hosted a networking event for wedding planners in Karnal. This exclusive gathering brought together prominent media and industry leaders, including A.J Weddings, Octave Events, IDERS Events, Shaadi Crew, Sujata Bhandari Events, Elite Weddings India, The Design Atelier, DC Weddings, Amrish Pershad Designs, Sparkle Events, and iCONEX Exhibitions.
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“We are happy that India’s first Wedding and MICE Conclave will be held in Kochi from August 14 – 16, 2025. It will act as a B2B networking platform for the integrated development of tourism sector in the state. The conclave aims to tap Kerala’s potential in this fast-growing segment, leveraging the state’s unique advantages to transform it into a global MICE and wedding tourism hub. Tourism Department has been doing extensive marketing to showcase Kerala’s potential for destination wedding and MICE tourism in other states and countries. Our efforts saw success as an estimated 1000 destination weddings were conducted in various tourist locations across Kerala in the last year alone.”
Shri P.A. Mohamed Riyas,
Minister of Tourism, Government of Kerala
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