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IHCL launches Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment. Spread across a 34-acre esta...... Read More
Global Hotel Alliance expands its portfolio with The Marmara Hotels & PURO Hotels
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is expanding its portfolio with two regional hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland. These brands joining GHA reflect the growing appeal of the alliance model among independent hotel companies looking to expand inter...... Read More
Rajasthan set to host the 6th RDTM & 1st MTM in September
The Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR), in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, is set to host two major B2B networking events this September. The 6th edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel ...... Read More
Fiji eases new Tourism Tax transition, exempts pre-September bookings
Following the recent official discussions, the Government has clarified that bookings made before September 1, 2026, will not be subject to the Tourism Services Tax, even if the tourism service is delivered after the effective date. The TST will a...... Read More
OTOAI’s next chapter: Building a stronger outbound travel ecosystem
India’s outbound travel industry is entering a new phase of maturity. The agenda has now shifted from rising traveller numbers and trends, to deeper global partnerships, stronger policy advocacy, professional capability and the ability to position...... Read More
Maharashtra govt launches helpline for tourists stranded in Nepal post flash floods
The Maharashtra government has made the toll-free helpline 1070 and the State Control Room number 022-69107600 available to Maharashtra residents stranded in Nepal. The State Control Room is operating round the clock. Based on information received...... Read More
Uzbekistan records 6.6 million international tourist visits in H1 2026
Domestic tourism also remained robust, with more than 13.4 million domestic trips recorded under the “Travel Around Uzbekistan” program during the period.... Read More
SriLankan Airlines resumes its weekly Kuwait services
The airline’s Middle East network spans Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait, with carefully timed schedules offering passengers connections via Colombo between the Middle East and southern Indian cities.... Read More
Sikkim unveils portal for tourism establishments
The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim launched the Online Registration and Renewal System of Tourism Establishments, a portal allowing tourism establishments across the state to apply for registration and annual renewal, ...... Read More
Emirates deploys A350 aircraft between Dubai-Kuala Lumpur
Emirates will deploy its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from September 1, 2026. This will expand the airline’s Premium Economy offering in the Malaysian capital to 52 seats daily, with the A350 joining the ai...... Read More