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Learn moreAnnounced in Bengaluru on October 15 in the presence of Martin Nydegger, CEO, Switzerland Tourism, the association will see Rodrigues explore Switzerland across all four seasons, showcasing its different regions, cultural experiences, outdoor activities and lesser-known destinations to Indian audiences. India is among Switzerland Tourism’s top 10 source markets, making it an important contributor to the destination’s international tourism business.
In a recent development, Adani Airports has postponed the relocation of international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport. What was planned for October 25 has now been shifted to March 2027 following discussions with airlines, who voiced concerns regarding the renovations at Terminal 1 and their operational impacts. A specialized working group will formulate a strategic plan to ensure a smooth transition and redevelopment process.
Malaysia Airlines carried close to one million passengers between India and Malaysia in the first half of 2026, recording 10 per cent year-on-year growth. The airline operates 80 weekly flights across 10 Indian cities and has signed memoranda of understanding with PayU, Times Black and Jio Network to expand consumer engagement through payments, lifestyle and digital media partnerships.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will bring its Global Summit to New Delhi in 2027, selecting India from 21 candidate destinations. The event is expected to bring together global tourism leaders, investors and policymakers to explore partnerships, strengthen public-private collaboration and examine opportunities to expand India's international visitor economy.
The civil aviation ministry has instructed Adani Airport Holdings Ltd to postpone the relocation of international flights to the Navi Mumbai airport. Airlines have voiced their discontent with the proposed 33 percent reduction in international flights. A meeting was conducted to explore the transition plans while addressing concerns from airlines about operational impacts.
IndiGo will revise fuel charges on domestic and international routes for new bookings made from October 6, citing a sustained rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. Domestic charges will range from INR 375 to INR 1,300 based on distance, while international fuel charges will range from INR 1,000 to INR 10,000 depending on the destination.
The Ministry of Tourism and ONDC have launched the National Digital Tourism Stack to create open digital infrastructure connecting tourism providers, destinations and travellers across multiple platforms. Designed as AI-first infrastructure, the initiative aims to improve discovery, trust and digital access for smaller tourism businesses, with more than 1,000 experiences already transacting on the ONDC Network.
Global hotel rates are expected to rise in 2027, with corporate travel demand and inflation supporting higher prices across the Americas and Europe, according to Amex GBT’s Hotel Monitor 2027. India is also expected to see continued rate growth, although improved hotel supply could moderate increases, with Bengaluru forecast to record a 5-5.5 per cent rise.
Speaking at the India Tourism Growth, Investment and Global Opportunities session at the ICC Global Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Saturday, Kumar said the next phase of India's tourism growth would depend on the country's ability to offer experiences that can compete with international destinations while taking pressure off established tourism hotspots. The session was part of the two-day ICC Global Business Summit being held on September 18-19.
International tourism recorded modest growth of 0.4 per cent in the first half of 2026, with around 690 million tourists travelling abroad, according to UN Tourism. Africa and Europe posted stronger growth, while the Middle East saw arrivals fall 22 per cent . UN Tourism has lowered its full-year 2026 growth forecast to 1 per cent -2 per cent from its earlier projection of 3 per cent -4 per cent .
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