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Oct 15, 2025

India signs MoU with Mongolia to Boost People-to-people Ties, Announces Free E-visas

India and Mongolia, in October 2025, took a significant step forward in strengthening their cultural and developmental partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing free e-visas for Mongolian citizens and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural and people-to-people ties.
"The MoU signed between the Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia's Arkhangai Province will give a fresh boost to our cultural ties... Even though we do not share a border, India has always considered Mongolia a close neighbour. We will continue to strengthen people-to-people ties. We have decided to provide free e-visas to Mongolian citizens. And we will sponsor the annual visit of young cultural ambassadors from Mongolia to India," PM Modi said.

Oct 12, 2025

Travel and Food Network Launches India's First AI-Powered Trip Planner

Travel and Food Network (TFN), a global digital media and entertainment brand headquartered in India, announced the launch of its AI Trip Planner, the country's first AI-driven holiday planning platform by any Indian publisher.
The platform, live on www.tfninternational.com, combines advanced artificial intelligence with TFN's editorial expertise to generate hyper-personalized itineraries, and closing the loop by providing expert assistance to complete the booking of the personalised itinerary, through a curated network of travel partners.
The launch aligned with World Tourism Day's call for a Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism. Marking a pivotal step where AI becomes the traveler's compass, making journeys smarter, more personal, and future-ready.

Yaanam 2025: Kerala Tourism to Host India's First Travel Literary Festival

Kerala Tourism will host India's first travel literary festival, 'Yaanam 2025: Tales, Trails & Journeys', from October 17 to 19 2025 at Ranga Kala Kendram, Varkala, Kerala.
The three-day festival will bring together travellers, writers, artists and adventurers to share stories and experiences through panels, trails and performances. Designed to spotlight Varkala as an experiential destination, Yaanam also fosters cultural exchange, narrative tourism and sustainable travel. The festival complements Kerala Tourism's innovative initiatives, strengthening the state's global tourism appeal.

Oct 11, 2025

Delhi Government Inaugurates Global Wildlife Fair to Promote Eco-Tourism

The Delhi Government inaugurated the Global Wildlife Fair at the national capital. Addressing the event, Culture and Tourism Minister of Delhi, Kapil Mishra, said that the event will unlock the city's potential for wildlife and eco-tourism. He highlighted that tourism in Delhi has mostly been focused on historical and archaeological sites, but this step will help explore the capital's rich biodiversity.
The three-day Global Wildlife Fair is being hosted in New Delhi till the 12th of this month, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders for promoting wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.

Oct 04, 2025

IndiGo Becomes First Indian Carrier to Connect India to Cambodia

IndiGo announced the launch of direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap, Cambodia from 13 November 2025. IndiGo will operate these flights three times a week using its Airbus A320neo aircraft. This makes IndiGo the first Indian carrier to offer direct connectivity between the two countries, as the airline further enhances its network in Southeast Asia. Bookings are now open across authorised travel partners.

Oct 03, 2025

Air India inaugurates India's First Non-stop Flight to Philippines

Air India in October 2025, inaugurated India's first non-stop flight to the Philippines, the company.
The inaugural flight to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, departed from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
H.E. Josel F. Ignacio, Ambassador of the Philippines to India, and Maria Cynthia P. Pelayo, Minister and Consul General, Embassy of the Philippines in India, joined P. Balaji, Group Head - Government, Risk, Compliance & Corporate Affairs, Air India, and other senior officials from the Embassy and Air India at Delhi airport for the inauguration of Air India's new services to Manila.

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