Through the Great North Destination Showcase held in Delhi & Mumbai, VisitBritain is turning its focus to regional dispersal, more bespoke travel experiences, the winter travel season ahead and deeper trade engagement. The destination board has already set its sights on Indian visitor spending moving up to £1.5 billion by 2030.

India handled 4,92,362 sea-cruise passengers in FY2024-25, while FY2025-26 recorded 3,42,631 passengers up to December 2025. Globally, ocean cruising reached 37.2 million passengers in 2025, with Asia accounting for 3.082 million, up 17.1% year on year. Against this scale, India remains a relatively small participant as a cruise destination, underlining the headroom for growth.

Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) has announced the opening of Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai in Rajasthan, adding strength to both its presence in the state and its growing wilderness portfolio. Set near Bera amid Jawai’s distinctive granite terrain, the resort gives travellers a base to explore wildlife landscapes...

Qatar is highlighting its A1 Tourist Visa as an entry option for Indian travellers, with applications processed through the official Hayya platform. Applicants must first create a Hayya account to begin the process. Each adult applicant requires a separate account linked to their email address and passport. Dependents, however, may be linked to the primary applicant’s account.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala with new openings in Ayodhya, Vrindavan and Kochi, taking the Ramada Encore brand to 17 operational hotels in India. Ramada Encore has now surpassed 1,000 operational keys in India, with 17 hotels operational across the country and 18 across the Eurasia region, including Nepal.

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the debut of the City Express by Marriott brand in South Asia. City Express by Marriott is designed for both business and leisure guests who focus on quality, efficiency and simplicity. Every element of the brand...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tripadvisor have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) as TAT moves forward with the “Transform Together” strategic move under “The Year of Transformation” tourism direction for 2027, aimed at positioning the kingdom towards becoming “Asia’s No.1 High-Value & Meaningful Destination”....

The report finds that attendees are hungry for authentic, in-person experiences, while rising costs and the impact of geopolitical uncertainty are changing how and where meetings take place. Meetings professionals are reportedly responding with more strategic approaches to planning, helping them navigate these pressures and keep the attendee experience at the centre.

Hilton announced the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, marking the debut of the luxury brand in India. Owned by Dan Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd. and managed by Hilton, The Den Bengaluru brings LXR Hotels & Resorts’ tailored approach to luxury to Whitefield, where heritage meets innovation, creative expression intersects with a global business hub, and vibrant urban energy...