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Emirates carries over 8.6 mn passengers between July-August 2026
Emirates has closed the summer season ahead of expectations and enters winter with strong booking momentum across a broadening range of markets. Between July and August, Emirates carried more than 8.6 million passengers, maintaining healthy seat l...... Read More
Andhra opening more land & properties for tourism development; pushing pvt. investment
Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister, Kandula Durgesh, said the state government had accorded industry status to tourism, describing it as a significant step towards accelerating investment and development in the sector. H...... Read More
FCM launches Meetings & Events services in Hong Kong
FCM Travel is expanding its Meetings & Events (M&E) footprint in Greater China, launching M&E services in Hong Kong to support businesses with corporate meetings, events and incentive travel. As part of the expansion, FCM has appointed Peter Chau...... Read More
Indian Railways regularises 14 Amrit Bharat services to boost affordable long-distance connectivity
August 2026 witnessed significant expansion in railway connectivity and services across the country, with Indian Railways recording growth in both passenger movement and freight loading. During the month, 14 Amrit Bharat services were regularised,...... Read More
Dekho Apna Desh version 2 to be out soon; MoT eyes industry-led push for lesser-known destinations: Billa
Under the planned version, the shortlisted destinations will be developed into marketable packages by the industry, with the government, state governments and industry jointly promoting them. The Ministry of Tourism is also working on creating a D...... Read More
UP Tourism to commence homestay operator training program to elevate rural hospitality standards
As Visit My State encourages travellers to explore Uttar Pradesh beyond its established destinations, the state is preparing homestay operators to deliver professional hospitality while retaining each place's local character. Around 30 operators ...... Read More
Atmosphere Core signs its 10th resort in Maldives
Atmosphere Core announced the signing of its 10th resort in the archipelago nation, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, Maldives, set to open in March 2027. Housed within the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, the property will be position...... Read More
Marriott International partners with CP Group for three hotels in New Zealand
Marriott International announced plan to debut the Marriott Hotels and Autograph Collection brands in New Zealand, projected to add 335 rooms to their portfolio in New Zealand. Marriott has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels...... Read More
Delhi hotel rates jump up to 88.39% driven by BRICS Summit security & diplomatic arrivals
The 18th BRICS Summit, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12–13, has triggered a sharp surge in hotel room rates across the capital, with the average room rates across the analysed Delhi hotel sample rising by as much as 88.39% year...... Read More
HRAWI names Nirav Gandhi as the new President
Nirav Gandhi, Director of the Express Group of Hotels & Resorts, Gujarat has been elected the new President of The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI. The appointment took place during the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) he...... Read More