The global appetite for authentic travel is increasingly central to demand, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi is meeting it with scale and intention. Its cultural strategy shows a destination treating curiosity as its most valuable currency.
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Colombia’s emergence as one of Latin America’s most dynamic tourism markets stems from a deliberate, long-term strategy grounded in connectivity, confidence, and community. With new air routes expanding global access and a growing focus on sustainability and inclusion, the country is reshaping the future of modern tourism.
Global travel performance accelerated entering the final quarter of 2025, growing 3% year-on-year. The surge was driven by two major trends: a spike in car-rental demand, and the continued lead of the Asia-Pacific region.
Indian travel players are going global with their intimate knowledge of this segment of travelers. The shift is no longer a future bet, it's underway and much needed.
When the loudest warnings are coming not from the industry but from policymakers, perhaps that might be a sign the sector deserves more than pocket-change budgets and last-minute attention.
The UAE is a huge potential market for India given the vast Indian diaspora, but it has not yet been realized. And even with easier entry, the pace of change remains, well, glacial.