Archive · 17 Sep 2025
India Boosts Tourism Ties with ASEAN at Bangkok Travel Mart
India and ASEAN countries are working together to boost tourism.
At a travel event in Bangkok, India showcased its tourism offerings, including heritage sites, wellness packages, and luxury trains.
They are also holding roadshows and sharing information about tourist destinations.
India has created a fund to support tourism projects with ASEAN countries.
The goal is to encourage more people to visit each other's countries, celebrate the 2025 ASEAN-India Tourism Year, and create a stronger relationship through culture and tourism.
India had a significant presence at the PATA Travel Mart in Bangkok, with 70 exhibitors.
The Asean-India Pavilion highlighted offerings from all 11 ASEAN countries.
The initiative aligns with the declaration of 2025 as the ASEAN-India Tourism Year.
India announced a $5 million fund to support tourism projects with ASEAN.
State tourism leaders from India promoted their regions, including Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.
- Who
- India and ASEAN countries
- What
- Promoting tourism and cultural ties
- When
- Ongoing efforts since the Asean-India Summit in Laos last October; PTM recently
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; various locations in India and ASEAN
- Why
- To strengthen tourism and cultural connections between India and ASEAN nations, aligning with the declaration of 2025 as the Asean-India Tourism Year.
- Event
- PATA Travel Mart (PTM)
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- India's Presence
- 70 exhibitors
- ASEAN-India Tourism Year
- 2025
- Tourism Fund
- $5 million