News & Webinars
Only 34% of Japan hotels reached advanced localisation; opportunities ahead: Report
Digital travel platform Agoda, in its latest report “Tailored to Win: Mastering Localisation to Capture Asia’s Travelers in Japan,” spotlights a key gap in Japan’s hospitality landscape, with only 34% of hotels having moved beyond basic localisati...... Read More
Air India enters into interline partnership with Westjet
Air India announced a new interline partnership with WestJet, Canada’s leading leisure carrier, to boost connectivity between India and North America beyond Toronto and Vancouver. The partnership enables single-ticket itineraries combining Air Ind...... Read More
Etihad elevates premium cabins on Mumbai, New Delhi flights
The airline will introduce the Airbus A321LR twice daily to Mumbai and New Delhi, complementing twice daily wide-body services to each city.... Read More
Emirates & Wesgro sign MoU to boost inbound tourism to Western Cape
Under the agreement, Emirates and Wesgro will collaborate on boosting travel from key growth markets including the GCC, Far East, India, and other mutually identified source markets, to promote the destination and encourage travellers to experienc...... Read More
Mammoth Lakes Tourism Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Mammoth Lakes Tourism announced the appointment of Brian Wright as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter for the organisation and the Mammoth Lakes community. Wright’s appointment follows the departure of former Pr...... Read More
AISATS join hands with Tata Motors to deploy electric passenger coaches
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) announced the induction of a new fleet of electric airport passenger coaches from Tata Motors, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable, low‑emission airport operat...... Read More
IATO to host 41st Annual Convention in Visakhapatnam from Sept 10-13
This industry event will be hosted with the support of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Kandula Durgesh, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Cinematography, Ajay Jain, Special Chief Secretary (Tourism & Culture), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and Amrapali ...... Read More
Heritage travel bookings hit record 3-year high: Zostel Report
Zostel report shows that destinations that were once a half-day detour are now the whole reason people book a trip. This change is increasingly visible in the numbers. 14.9% of all bookings, roughly 1 in every 7 trips, are now directed towards her...... Read More
ROHL expands in Rishikesh with Regenta Place Iris Park
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh is said to be designed to offer a serene retreat for pilgrims, adventure seekers...... Read More
Travel & Tourism contributed 9.8% to the global economy in 2025; WTTC calls it sector’s best year
As per a new report by WTTC & Chase Travel, the Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached a record USD 11.6 trillion. Of all regions, Asia-Pacific recorded the strongest expansion in Travel & Tourism GDP in 2025, with growth of 8.1%, driv...... Read More