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World Cup inbound travel outlook dims as visa delays and high prices mount

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most commercially powerful sporting events ever staged

South Korea

South Korea rolls out 10-year multiple-entry visas to 14 Chinese cities

Starting March 30, South Korea will issue 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen,

Associations

Baseline survey launches for Thamel tourism initiative

Baseline survey launches for Thamel tourism initiative

Asia

Visa and Trip.com launch virtual travel card in Asia Pacific

Visa and Trip.com launch virtual travel card in Asia Pacific

Asia

Visa and Travelgoogoo expand APAC travel connectivity

Visa and Travelgoogoo expand APAC travel connectivity

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Philippine tourism department inks data-sharing agreement with Visa

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and global payments firm Visa have entered a strategic collaboration pushing tourism promotions and data-sharing.

Asia

Visa Expands Visa Intelligent Commerce Across Asia Pacific,  Prepares for AI Commerce Pilot by Early 2026 

Visa announced significant strides in expanding Visa Intelligent Commerce across Asia Pacific, accelerating the region’s push into agentic commerce –

Annual Reports

Visa presents its 2025 Money Travels remittances report for the Asia-Pacific

Global digital payments platform Visa announced the results of its annual Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report on Wednesday, 13th August.

India

Thomas Cook India opens its first outlet in Davangere

With a strategic intent to capitalise on the strong and growing demand from Karnataka, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading

Global

Global Business Travel Spending to Reach $1.57 Trillion in 2025: GBTA

GBTA’s annual Business Travel Index Outlook report reflects moderate near-term growth, regional and sector divergence, and evolving traveler expectations reshaping

Kuwait

Kuwait launches new e-visa system

The platform, introduced this week by Kuwaiti authorities, is a key milestone in the country’s efforts to become a regional

Global

Record surge in international skiers drives tourism growth in Japan: Visa

With peak ski season transforming to Spring blossoms, Visa revealed data showing growing popularity of Japan as a ski holiday destination among international travellers as number of visitors surpassed pre-pandemic levels, setting a fresh record. 

Asia

Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Amazing Thailand Health and Beauty initiative

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially launched the Amazing Thailand Health and Beauty initiative.

Finance

Thomas Cook India launches the Borderless Prepaid Multi-Currency Travel Card

India's outbound travel saw a record in overseas travel spending of $17 billion in FY24, marking a 25% increase y-o-y (accounting for 54% of all international spending)1 and is projected to reach $55.4 billion by 20342

Finance

Singapore Residents’ Year End and Lunar New Year travel spending hit new highs: Visa

Visa, shared that Singapore residents continue to prioritise travel, with outbound spending surging in December last year, as well as the recent Lunar New Year holiday week.

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