News & Webinars
KAZIN DMC doubles down on Europe as Central Asia demand gathers pace; eyes global recognition
Vikrant Grover, Director at KAZIN DMC, discusses strengthening trade partnerships and the company's vision to become a globally recognised specialist for Central Asia and the Caucasus... Read More
Cygnett Hotels unveils 50-key Cozzet Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a 50-key Cozzet hotel at Ringas, near Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan, strengthening the hospitality company’s presence in the state while expanding its premium economy portfolio across high-growth pi...... Read More
Nepal poised to emerge as wellness tourism hub: Tourism Minister
Addressing the 59th annual general meeting of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) in Kathmandu, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, Khadk Raj Paudel, said the Nepal government has decided to observe 2027 as the ye...... Read More
Europe claims one-third of global leisure spend in 2025; set to grow 3.7% in 2026: WTTC
As millions of travellers head abroad during the peak summer holiday season, Europe has reinforced its position as the world's leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new ...... Read More
Ananta Jaipur introduces helicopter arrivals for destination weddings
Ananta Spa & Resort Jaipur has introduced helicopter arrivals for wedding couples, adding a new dimension to the large-format destination wedding experiences the resort offers. Managed by Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, the 40-acre property offers 3...... Read More
Goa records 6.14 mn visitors between January and July in 2026
The state of Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, with an overall growth of 0.08% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest data of the Department of Tourism. The state welcomed 59.0...... Read More
South Africa launches ETA system at four major airports
South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system four major airports including OR Tambo International, Cape Town International, King Shaka International and Lanseria International airports. The system was lau...... Read More
IHG signs 3-hotel portfolio deal with Harilela Group
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed a three-hotel portfolio deal with Harilela Group, a Hong Kong-based hotel development and management company with a portfolio spanning across Asia and Europe. Under the franchise agreement, the 85-room The Ha...... Read More
Air India to commence operations from Bhogapuram Airport from Aug 17
Air India announced that all its flights operating to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport will now operate from the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, at Bhogapuram, with the same airport code VTZ, effective August 17, 2026. ...... Read More
India is Melbourne Convention Bureau’s 2nd largest incentive market after China: Joanna Garrie
Mumbai and Delhi remain Melbourne Convention Bureau’s key Indian markets as the destination strengthens trade engagement and targets further growth across the country, according to Joanna Garrie, Director, Corporate Meetings & Incentives (CMI), Me...... Read More