According to MakeMyTrip’s Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25*, accommodation bookings across 56 pilgrimage destinations grew by 19% in FY24-25. The pilgrimage travel trends highlight broad-based momentum, with 34 destinations recording double-digit growth and 15 destinations growing by over 25%, underscoring how spiritual journeys are becoming a powerful driver of travel demand.

For the first time, the Directorate of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, has invited proposals from investors to develop and operate farm stay accommodations across the state. This new initiative aims to position Uttar Pradesh as India’s agri-tourism pioneer, creating immersive rural tourism experiences that celebrate farming life, village culture, and countryside hospitality.

These include The Oberoi New Delhi, Pullman Aerocity, Alila Diwa Goa, Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, and Heritage Village Manesar. New additions to the platform feature properties in key Indian and South Asian markets such as Hilton Kathmandu, Leela Gandhinagar, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon and Fairmont Mumbai.

The airline will now deploy modern wide-body aircraft, including the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, to meet the growing demand for travel between India and Vietnam.

Located just off Bohol Island, the South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao offers 188 guest rooms and 8 villas which are thoughtfully layered with natural textures to offer a modern ode to island life crafted by the hands of local artisans.

The announcement was made during the two-day Regional Tourism Conclave for Gwalior and Chambal Region, held on August 29–30, 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav; Minister of Tourism & Culture Dharmendra Singh Lodhi; Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Tourism & Culture and Managing Director MP Tourism Board, Sheo Shekhar Shukla (IAS) and other esteemed dignitaries.

Jetwing Hotels welcomes Villa 700 into its family of properties. Located in the coastal village of Induruwa, in Bentota, this beachfront property joins Jetwing’s portfolio of unique accommodations.

IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Kolkata (West Bengal) and Purnea (Bihar), thrice every week, starting September 15, 2025. Purnea is IndiGo’s 94th domestic and 137th overall destination, and fourth in Bihar after Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga. Commencement of IndiGo’s service on this route will also mark the inauguration of the Purnea airport.

Emirates has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the Premium Economy cabin. The direct flights EK201/202, which serve the daily Dubai/ New York JFK service, are scheduled to operate with Premium Economy from 1 December.

According to the findings, 82% of Indian travellers are very keen on visiting destinations primarily for their cultural offerings, with younger generations – Millennials (84%) and Gen Z (80%) leading this rising wave of cultural curiosity.