The Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off an express train between Bengaluru – Mumbai, marking a major step in strengthening connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. Minister Vaishnaw stated that long-pending demands of South & North Karnataka are now being fulfilled. Further, he announced that the Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai is...

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced that Yas Island has been selected as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi, a landmark project with a construction phase cost of USD 1.7 billion. The venue is expected to attract tourists from around the world, boost economic diversification, and strengthen Abu Dhabi's sense of...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project of Ministry of Railways with total cost of INR 20,667 crore (approx.). It will be Indian Railways first semi high-speed project, planned with indigenously developed technology..

Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM) has appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for urgent relief measures for the country’s tourism and hospitality sector, reeling under severe distress caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and mounting operational costs.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism emphasised that while the Central Government will continue to extend support for tourism infrastructure and destination development, States/UTs must also actively contribute through integrated planning, destination management, ease of doing business, sustainability and stakeholder participation to realise the shared vision of world-class....

As global energy market disruptions continue and summer holiday travel peaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to adopt a more restrained and responsible lifestyle to help ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves and fuel consumption.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the dedication to the nation key railway infrastructure projects worth around INR 1,535 crore in Telangana on May 10, 2026, aimed towards strengthening rail connectivity, improving operational efficiency and enhancing passenger and freight movement across the region.

According to 2025 figures, the top source countries for medical tourists include Bangladesh (3,25,127 arrivals), followed by Iraq (30,989), Uzbekistan (13,699), Somalia (11,506), Turkmenistan (10,231), Oman (9738), and Kenya (9,357).

The increased line capacity aims to enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects said to be in line with the Prime Minister Modiji’s vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive

Despite the complexities and current crisis, the overarching sentiment is largely optimistic. With India’s travel and hospitality sector currently contributing around 5–6% to GDP and projected to reach 10% in the coming years, the industry is poised for significant expansion. The industry experts couldn’t agree more.