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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
Turkish Airlines strengthens its China network with Chengdu
Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly flights on the Istanbul–Chengdu route on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while return flights from Chengdu to Istanbul will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new route will provide a dir...... Read More
New Zealand targets 3.9 Mn visitor arrivals & USD 14.4 Bn spend by June 2027
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy shared that New Zealand reaches 3.7 million international visitor arrivals, and achieving the arrivals goal is a significant moment for Aotearoa New Zealand and reflects the strength of internatio...... Read More
Karnataka plans ‘Clean and Green Hampi’ initiative to enhance visitor experience
Through the ‘Clean & Green Hampi’ campaign, the department aims to preserve the heritage character of Hampi while prioritising cleanliness, environmental conservation and an improved visitor experience. The Karnataka Tourism Department has directe...... Read More
MoT issues operational guidelines with detailed project report for 40 SASCI tourism projects
With the aim to develop iconic tourist centres in the country, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines along with detailed project report template under the Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI)-Development ...... Read More
Treebo Hospitality Ventures expands mid-market lifestyle portfolio with Medalio Kota
Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) has opened a new 30-key Medalio hotel in Kota as the group continues to expand its lifestyle hotel brand built for the intentional traveller. Medalio aims to bring together contemporary design, intuitive hospitali...... Read More
CGH Earth makes its Eastern India debut with The Singell Tea Estate
CGH Earth is embarking on a significant new chapter with its expansion into the Eastern Himalayas. Marking the hospitality group's first venture beyond its traditional southern footprint, this strategic expansion aims to reflect CGH Earth's enduri...... Read More