More than 500,000 visas were granted to Indian nationals travelling to the United Kingdom in the year ending March 2026, reflecting the strong and enduring ties between India and the UK. (Source: Home Office Immigration Statistics, year ending March 2026). Looking ahead, VisitBritain forecasts almost one million visits (959,000) from India to the UK by 2030, with visitor spending expected...

Alaska Air Group released its 2025 Impact Report, establishing new 2030 impact goals that unify Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air under a single sustainability strategy to become a more resilient global company while positively impacting its people, guests and communities...

The TCIL Group delivered a resilient performance for Q1 FY27 with Financial Services & Leisure Hospitality registering growth, while Travel Services held steady despite strong headwinds. Consolidated results were subdued largely due to the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Group’s GCC-based subsidiaries...

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, recently highlighted the strategic management of India’s 3,688 centrally protected monuments as a cornerstone of the nation’s tourism product. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the Minister underscored the dual-pronged approach of conservation and promotion currently fuelling heritage tourism growth...

BTW Visa Services India Pvt. Ltd. has announced a strategic expansion into Andheri and Navi Mumbai, coinciding with the company’s 15th anniversary. The move marks the next phase of growth for the company, which has evolved from a regional visa consultancy into one of India's established visa assistance providers. Founded in 2011, BTW Visa Services has processed over 400,000 visa...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 'waste to wonder' park in Jammu and said it would emerge as a major tourist attraction, further asserting that his government is working to tap the tourism potential of every region in the UT.

Booking.com has unveiled the Travel Happiness Index, a new research report exploring the emotional, financial and social drivers of travel among travellers amid rising global uncertainty. Drawing on insights from 10,000 travellers across 10 APAC markets, including India, the inaugural index identifies what makes trips truly memorable, stress-free and worthwhile for the travellers...

Nepal’s tourism sector demonstrated notable resilience during the July 2026 monsoon season, welcoming 71,775 international arrivals. This represents a 2.3% year-on-year increase compared to July 2025. Quoted by a local news agency report and the statistics released by Nepal Tourism Board confirmed that India remains the primary driver of growth, contributing 23,490 visitors and securing...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway, a greenfield project, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The 151-key Gateway Raipur features an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a bar. Guests can explore the fully-equipped gym, swimming pool or unwind at the spa. For weddings and social events, the hotel houses a banquet space spanning over 10,000 sq.ft along...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting how investment and policy support are key drivers of growth in the global Travel & Tourism sector. The research, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, shows that global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded USD 1 trillion in 2025, growing by 8.5%...