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Roberto Alvo, CEO, LATAM Airlines Group, assumes the role of Chair of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Directors for a one-year term.

For the first time, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu’s dynamic industrial and cultural hub will host the prestigious national congress of Skål International India

India has all the right ingredients for high-value tourism like luxury heritage hotels, wellness traditions, diverse wildlife and an improving aviation ecosystem, believes Mahendra Pratap Singh, Managing Director, MP Tours India, and IATO Chapter Chairman of Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.

As India’s inbound tourism sector rebounds, industry veteran Pravin Shah, Director of Harshil Tours and IATO’s Maharashtra and Dadra, Nagar Haveli & Daman Chapter Chairman, shares his insights on moving beyond mass tourism, the rise of premium experiential travel, and what the trade needs to do to position India as a world-class destination. 

India is largely a volume-driven tourism destination due to the structural realities of the sector, says Debjit Dutta, Chairman IATO West Bengal Chapter.

The additional checks required for the new European Entry Exit System (EES) that came into effect in April have had a negative impact on border queues for passengers in certain locations, states IATA.

During the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea, PATA honoured SanJeet, Director, DDP Publications, with a Life Membership for his long-standing leadership and dedication

India’s adventure tourism sector is witnessing rapid growth, but industry leaders and policymakers say stronger safety systems, operational accountability, and risk management standards are now critical to ensuring long-term credibility and sustainable expansion.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that Spain is emerging as one of the world’s standout high-value travel destinations.

PATA has launched its Micro-credential Programme at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju, Korea, to provide tourism professionals across Asia Pacific with industry-focused skills training.

Adventure tourism stakeholders are placing increasing focus on safety frameworks, sustainability, and destination preparedness as India’s adventure travel sector continues to expand.

In its latest global report, WTTC has sent a powerful message to governments, investors, and travellers worldwide: tourism always recovers.