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J&K plans reopening of tourist destinations by May; strengthens adventure tourism push
Omar Abdullah, J&K Chief Minister, has announced that all tourist destinations currently closed across Jammu and Kashmir are expected to reopen by May, as the Union Territory intensifies efforts to revive and expand its tourism sector.... Read More
MTDC unites trade to position Mumbai as global experiential hub
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) organised a Stakeholders Meet today, on the “Mumbai Tourism Experiences”. Aimed at creating a unified, structured and globally visible tourism ecosystem for Mumbai that shows Mumbai beyond its con...... Read More
Cygnett Hotels expands in Bihar with Cygnett Inn in Motihari
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Cygnett Inn Motihari, a new brownfield hospitality project in Motihari, Bihar. The upcoming hotel will operate under Cygnett Inn, the company’s contemporary midscale brand, and is being develop...... Read More
Radisson Bengaluru, KEMA hosts 5th edition of GReaT Conversations
Radisson Bengaluru City Center hosted the 5th edition of GReaT Conversations in collaboration with the Karnataka Event Management Association (KEMA). The event brought together leading voices from the events, weddings, airline, and media sectors f...... Read More
India chairs 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Meet; focus on AI, sustainability, skills & seamless travel
Followed by this inaugural virtual meeting, the tourism cooperation process will continue with the 2nd Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting scheduled to be held on August 19–20, 2026 in Jaipur. This will be followed by the BRICS Tourism Ministers' ...... Read More
Starhotels Collezione brings Hermitage Hotel & Resort to Italy’s Forte dei Marmi
Hermitage Hotel & Resort has joined Starhotels Collezione in Forte dei Marmi. The hotel is scheduled to open on May 28, 2026. Set amidst the lush greenery, the hotel features 59 rooms and suites with private terraces or livable verandas. The c...... Read More
Saudia becomes the first airline in Middle East & Africa to operate Airbus A321XLR
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ newest aircraft. The aircraft, powere...... Read More
Sri Lanka rolls out free ETA access for travellers from 40 countries from May 25
Sri Lanka has announced a free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) facility for travellers from 40 countries, including India, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and simplifying entry procedures for international visitors. The new policy will c...... Read More
India to contribute 5% share in Banyan Tree Bangkok’s revenue mix; market ‘highly important’: GM
A conversation with Nopparat Aumpa, SAVP & General Manager, Banyan Tree Bangkok... Read More
Kodaikanal forest sites offer free tourist entry till May 31
Aimed at providing relief for travellers heading to the popular hill station of Kodaikanal, the Dindigul district administration on Monday announced free entry for tourists to all prominent attractions under the control of the Forest Department un...... Read More