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India climbs to Virginia’s No.1 overseas market; solo travellers drive 42% of visits
Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and travel-related challenges, India has continued to demonstrate strong demand for Virginia, emerging as the destination’s second-largest international source market, according to Heidi Johannesen, Manag...... Read More
Air India adds direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Air India will launch the direct flight services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this strategic expansion through post on X and shared that it mark...... Read More
UP revamps homestay policies to boost tourism infrastructure
With Uttar Pradesh witnessing record tourist arrivals and growing demand for affordable accommodation, the state government has amended its Bed & Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025 to encourage greater participation in the hospitality sector. The ...... Read More
Zostel records surge of 76% in mountain bookings this June
Zostel Homes across Shimla recorded a 76% year-on-year jump in bookings this June. Destinations including Srinagar, Tirthan Valley, and Gangtok have seen close to 95% incremental growth in footfall compared to the same period last year. Overall mo...... Read More
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs 115-key Holiday Inn Mathura
Scheduled to open in early 2030, Holiday Inn Mathura will offer 115 rooms and suites, three dining venues including an all-day dining restaurant, bar and lobby lounge, as well as meeting and event facilities across five venues, including a ballroo...... Read More
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines team up to introduce joint fare offerings
Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore...... Read More
FitsAir launches direct flights between Ahmedabad & Colombo
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, will launch direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, offering seamless access to the island nation in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Effective June 19, 2026, the airline will operate fli...... Read More
Japan raises single-entry visa fee from JPY 3,000 to JPY 15,000 effective July 1
According to online reports, under the revised fee structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, representing a five-fold increase. In Indian currency, the fee will increase from approximately INR 1,750 to INR 8,752....... Read More
Cygnett reaches 4,000 keys; strategic Wyndham partnership targets 100+ hotels by 2030
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has completed 12 years of operations, marking a milestone in its evolution from a regional hospitality company into a national hotel management platform with more than 4,000 operational and under-development keys across ov...... Read More
Qatar Airways to resume Doha–Philadelphia service from Aug 1, 2026
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia from August 1, 2026, with service on the Doha (DOH)–Philadelphia (PHL) and Philadelphia (PHL)–Doha (DOH) routes, extending the airline’s North ...... Read More