News & Webinars
TOURISE 2027 from March 23 to 25 in Riyadh, to focus on new alliances in the tourism sector
The 2027 edition will run under the theme “Alliances That Move the World.” Over three days, leaders will focus on the partnerships, investments and actions needed to advance the global tourism agenda over the next 50 years. The Summit will convene...... Read More
Bihar approves INR 3,516 crore tourism-related projects for Gaya
The Vishnupad Temple complex development at INR 2,520 crore aims to modernise facilities and accommodate the large influx of devotees visiting Gaya annually for rituals. Additionally, INR 996.05 crore has been designated for the Son-Falgu River Li...... Read More
flydubai signs new interline partnerships with Air India & Uzbekistan Airways
Through Air India, flydubai customers will gain access to key Indian destinations, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Goa, Jaipur, Pune and Varanasi. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan Airways will connect passengers via Tashkent to Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk...... Read More
Thomas Cook India opens forex counters at Bhogapuram’s New airport; taps into tier 2 & 3 demand
According to Thomas Cook India’s India Forex Report 2026, Tier 2 cities account for 41% of overall forex demand, while Tier 3 cities contribute a further 12%. Together, these markets account for over half (53%) of overall forex demand. Visakhapatn...... Read More
PATA, ATTIA partnership to advance travel and technology collaboration in Asia Pacific
The agreement establishes a framework for both organisations to work together to support industry development, foster innovation, and enhance policy dialogue in an increasingly digital tourism landscape.... Read More
Kenya partners with Emirates & Qatar Airways to drive Middle East tourism growth
Kenya is targeting a major increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, backed by new marketing partnerships with global aviation giants Emirates and Qatar Airways. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will combine international air connect...... Read More
Etihad Escapes to be launched soon; to provide integrated travel experience with flights & more services
Etihad unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform that will take the Etihad experience beyond the flight, giving guests an easier way to plan and book more of their journey in one place. Etihad Escapes will launch in October, initially allowi...... Read More
IHG, UHM sign 92-key voco Resort Kanatal
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Yamini Marketing’s (OPC) Pvt. Ltd for the development of voco Resort Kanatal, under the management of United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, one of IHG’s third-party management partner...... Read More
Over 50% of hotels use AI, but less than 10% see real impact: RateGain
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, together with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and its Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub) Exchange, and HEDNA, announced the release of the third editio...... Read More
Sept-Oct emerges as a prime travel window for Indians: Thomas Cook
According to Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, travellers are showing greater flexibility in deciding when they holiday, with September–October emerging as an additional period for short breaks, family holidays and ex...... Read More