Reportedly one of the world’s longest Diwali celebrations, it aims to place Thailand alongside great cities such as London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and Dubai. The festival was officially launched on October 29, 2026, at the Tourism Authority of Thailand head office.

Etihad Airways celebrates the arrival of its iconic Airbus A380 in Thailand for the first time, marking a major milestone for the airline as its flagship aircraft touched down in Bangkok this morning. The service introduces The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, to Thailand for the first time, alongside Etihad’s First Apartments, Business lie-flat seats and Economy cabin...

The Lakshadweep Tourism Trade (Registration, Safety and Facilitation) Regulation, 2026, will apply to all commercial lodging, water sports, tour guides, travel agents, digital booking platforms, and tourism vessels operating in the Union Territory.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Reykjavik – Valhöll, further strengthening its Nordic portfolio and marking its second property in Iceland following the opening of Candlewood Suites Reykjavik. Signed with ALVA Capital, the hotel builds on the companies’ growing relationship and their shared ambition to expand quality branded hospitality across...

IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) jointly announced that they are in final stages of operationalising a plan for IndiGo to commence international operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from February 2027 and progressively expand its presence thereafter, further strengthening their partnership and Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s (MMR) dual airport system...

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts signs 219-key resort in Shahapur, positioning the destination as Mumbai’s emerging leisure escape. Developed in partnership with Tilak Builders & Developers, the upcoming resort will offer a mix of wedding and social celebration venues, leisure amenities, and dedicated MICE facilities, aiming to position this as a compelling destination for celebrations...

The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) at the association’s 69th Convention & Exhibition, held in Kolkata from October 25–27, 2026. The agreement marks another step towards strengthening Israel’s engagement with the Indian travel trade and exploring new opportunities for tourism promotion...

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and other Northeastern States, is organising the 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from October 29–31, 2026 at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) has announced the opening of Sterling Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh, strengthening its presence across Central India's leading wildlife destinations and adding another distinctive forest experience to its growing wilderness portfolio.

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) and Travelport announced the next phase of their strategic partnership, committing to a single objective: making Travelport the first truly AI-native platform in global travel retailing. Together, Cognizant and Travelport will reportedly modernise platforms, engineering practices and operational workflows to create an AI-native ecosystem that enables faster innovation...