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BWH Hotels strengthens portfolio in Africa with four new hotels in pipeline
BWH Hotels Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels announced its renewed commitment to the African continent as the group prepares to participate in the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, taking place from March 31 –April 1...... Read More
Rise of India’s MICE Power Cities
ICCA data for 2024 recorded 11,099 international association meetings worldwide, generating USD 11.6 billion in direct economic impact. India hosted 141 ICCA-qualified meetings, placing it 7th in the Asia Pacific region, alongside Singapore and ah...... Read More
Tourist operations across Turkey proceeding as normal; preps for busy tourist season ahead: Ministry
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency TGA confirm that tourist operations across the country are proceeding entirely as normal. Amid widespread media coverage of the co...... Read More
ELIVAAS and Alivaa Hotels join hands to expand market reach
ELIVAAS, luxury villa hospitality platform, and hospitality group Alivaa Hotels & Resorts have entered into a strategic sales and marketing alliance aimed at strengthening distribution networks and expanding market access across India’s leisure an...... Read More
Moustache opens 8th Himalayan property with McLeodGanj Select
The brand already operates seven mountain stays across key destinations in the region, and this new opening adds to its growing presence in the hills. Positioned under the brand’s mid-range Select vertical, the property is designed for travellers ...... Read More
IATA projects air travel demand to be more than double with 20.8 trillion RPKs by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid-range scenario, demand is forecast ...... Read More
Air India, Air India Express set to operate 50 flights to and from West Asia region on March 18
Air India and Air India Express will together operate a combined total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on March 18, 2026. Both carriers will continue operating their respective scheduled services to and ...... Read More
Korea Tourism aiming for 270,000 Indian visitors in 2026; hosts Delhi & Mumbai Roadshows
Korea recorded close to 200,000 visitors from India in 2025, reflecting an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, underscoring the continued growth of the Indian outbound market. KTO continues to support the travel trade partners through i...... Read More
Where Flavours Lead: Why Food is Becoming The Instant Passport for Travellers
As travellers move across the country, they encounter countless variations of the same dish—each shaped by local ingredients, traditions and techniques. Today, food is no longer viewed merely as sustenance; it has evolved into a powerful travel mo...... Read More
ITDC, Tribal Affairs Ministry launch Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held the inaugural opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners at Kautilya Hall,...... Read More