Saudi & TBO Academy hosts destination showcase in Mumbai
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in collaboration with TBO Academy, hosted an exclusive destination presentation in Mumbai, bringing together 130+ leading travel agents for an immersive Saudi destination experience. The event aimed to reinforce Saudi’s growing focus on the Indian outbound market and strengthen engagement with Mumbai’s travel trade community.
Sterling strengthens Himalayan footprints with the launch of Sterling Nirmaya Dharamshala
Sterling Holiday Resorts announced the opening of Sterling Nirmaya Dharamshala, a contemporary Himalayan retreat. The new resort marks Sterling’s sixth property in Himachal Pradesh and adds a distinctive dimension to the brand’s growing....
IMTM 2026 set to commence on Feb 3-4 at Expo Tel Aviv
IMTM will also launch the Next Generation Tourism Hackathon, in partnership with the Israel Association of Tour Organizers and the Fattal Hotel Group. The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, Israel’s tourism exhibition, will take place on February 3–4, 2026, at Expo Tel Aviv. IMTM features leading suppliers, top travel destinations, new tourism technologies....
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus appoints BLS International as the official visa outsourcing partner
BLS International Services Limited has signed a contract with the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to provide visa outsourcing and application support services in China, Mangolia, Cambodia & Laos. The contract will commence on February 1, 2026. Visa application services will be delivered through customer-centric, secure and technology-driven processes designed to enhance efficiency...
Ravindra Singh Shekhawat joined Intrepid Travel as Country General Manager for India region
Intrepid Travel has appointed Ravindra Singh Shekhawat as Country General Manager-India, strengthening its leadership in one of its key global markets. Shekhawat brings nearly 18 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and has been with Intrepid since 2008. He began his career as a Tour Leader in India before moving into senior operational and leadership roles...
IndiGo launches direct flights between India and Greece
IndiGo commenced non-stop flights between Mumbai, India and Athens, Greece, marking its debut in narrow-body long-haul operations deploying India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft. IndiGo connect Athens and Delhi using the same aircraft...
Homestays of India signs MoU with Jashpur District Administration
Homestays of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jashpur District Administration, Government of Chhattisgarh on January 25, 2026, marking a significant step towards positioning Jashpur as a responsible and sustainable tourism destination in the state...
Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka to open in Namba, Japan
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand, is set to expand its presence in Japan with the upcoming opening of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka in Q2 2026, marking the group’s second hotel in Japan following the debut of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka in 2023...
Sumit Ghosh joins Cygnett Hotels as Associate Vice President – Sales
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd has announced the appointment of Sumit Ghosh as Associate Vice President – Sales, reinforcing its senior leadership as the hospitality group scales operations across multiple Indian markets...
The Changing Face of Kerala Tourism: Emerging Trends in Kochi
Kerala has always been known as "God’s Own Country." From a surge in festive bookings to wellness packages and enjoying its authentic houseboat rides and beach explorations...
