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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
Brand USA launches revamped website to elevate partner engagement
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, announced the launch of a rebuilt and reorganised corporate website that puts economic impact data, partner program information, industry resources, and a redesigned press ro...... Read More
8fold by LaRiSa marks debut in Punjab with new property in Amritsar
LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of 8fold by LaRiSa, Amritsar Heritage Walk — the newest addition to the 8fold Hotels. With Amritsar, the brand opens its doors to the guests visiting Punjab for the first time Set inside Amritsar's ...... Read More
Cygnett expands footprint in Odisha with 50-key Cozzet VICASA Gopalpur
The signing said to align with Cygnett’s strategy of expanding through brownfield conversions and asset-light management opportunities across high-potential Tier II, Tier III, and emerging micro-markets, supported by rising domestic travel and dem...... Read More
Radisson signs 328-key property in Sydney
Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, a 328-room, new-build lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029. Located in the Sydney’s Central Business District, the hotel will bring Radisson RED’s bold, playful, and socia...... Read More