Malaysia received 42.2 million visitors in 2025, marking an 11.2 per cent increase compared with 2024 and a 20.4 per cent rise over pre-pandemic figures from 2019. This is reported by BERNAMA, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking on the sector’s performance, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the figures reflect sustained momentum in tourism, which continues to play a central role in supporting Malaysia’s economic growth. To preserve and build on this progress, the government is…

Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to emerge as a global destination for medical tourism under the government’s National Development Strategy, officials confirmed this week. This is reported by New Ziana. The initiative seeks to position the country’s healthcare sector on the international stage by developing world-class health facilities capable of drawing patients from abroad while supporting economic expansion. Key elements of the strategy focus on strengthening specialised medical services and making them more affordable and competitive compared with regional and…

Egypt plans to increase annual tourist arrivals to 30 million following a record 19 million visitors last year, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said at a government meeting focused on easing entry procedures and improving the quality of services for tourists. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. According to Mostafa Madbouly, Egypt now has a solid foundation to reach its long-term tourism targets. “We currently have an increase in numbers; last year we reached an…

Indonesia and the Republic of South Africa agreed on the mutual abolition of visas. The new entry procedure was announced by Vice President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka at a business forum in Johannesburg, ANTARA reported. The agreement was the outcome of the October talks between the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in Jakarta. As the vice president noted, this step reflects the growing partnership between the states. “President Ramaphosa’s visit to Indonesia…

The article was prepared by Svetlana Khristoforova. In 2025, foreign tourists brought Brazil record revenue, Indonesia reported a 10 per cent increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, and China is experiencing a boom in Russian tourism following the visa cancellation, while Russia is developing business travel. Why are BRICS countries becoming popular travel destinations, and how will this affect the economy, ecology, and social development of the regions? Brazil National parks in the Amazon basin, scenic canyons and…

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of the “Journey to the Homeland” programme, designed to strengthen ties with ethnic Ethiopians living abroad, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to the State Minister of Tourism, Endegena Abebe, the programme will offer participants the opportunity to visit Ethiopia, explore its history and traditions, and reconnect with relatives and local communities. He noted that many Ethiopians raised overseas lack a deep understanding of their roots, and…

From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7,634,261 international tourists, an increase of 1,108,222 visitors compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for arrivals to the country. TVTourism Minister Patricia de Lille highlighted that these figures not only confirm the recovery of the tourism sector but also its contribution to the nation’s economic growth, according to the official South African government statement. “Tourism is proving to be a catalyst for economic growth and development. The…

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to implement three joint projects in the tourism sector, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. Speaking exclusively to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, the minister confirmed that the initiative marks a new phase of cooperation between the two countries. The projects include the development of the “Coco Beach” resort in Lagos, the construction of a cultural centre in Abuja,…

Egypt has been ranked 24th among the world’s leading tourist destinations for 2025, based on feedback from more than 295,000 participants worldwide. The country also placed second in the Arab world after the UAE and second in Africa after South Africa. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. The report highlighted that Egypt, with a score of 54.63 points in the ranking, continues to gain global recognition as a destination that combines wide-ranging attractions: from its…

South Africa has opened the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, the first of its kind in the country, in one of its national parks in Clarens, Free State province. Officially launched by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, the centre showcases the rich history of dinosaurs in South Africa, featuring reconstructed bones and skeletons that offer insight into their size and shape. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The centre also highlights the significant discovery of dinosaur embryos…