Jamaica welcomes 286,548 stopover visitors in July 2025
Jamaica welcomed 286,548 stopover visitors in July 2025, marking its strongest July ever. This represents a 16.5% increase compared to July 2024 and a 4.8% rise over July 2023. Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said, “These exceptional numbers reflect Jamaica’s position as the Caribbean’s most sought-after destination."
Imagicaaworld Entertainment announces expansion in Gujarat
Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited announces a significant expansion in Gujarat. The Company’s Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of 100% equity in Malpani Parks Ahmedabad Private Limited (MPAPL), a step that secures strategic land ownership for the development of India’s largest waterpark near Ahmedabad.
Vietjet begins construction of Aircraft Maintenance Hub
Vietjet is making strategic investments, accelerating its expansion across key international markets — with India as a major focus. The airline has officially broken ground on its state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Centre at Long Thanh International Airport.
40th IATO Convention opens in Puri with a call for policy support, stronger inbound push
The next edition of IATO Convention (2026) to be hosted in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Emaar Entertainment appoints MakeMyTrip as official India partner
This collaboration brings Emaar’s world-class portfolio on MakeMyTrip’s newly launched Tours & Attractions platform, aiming to give Indian travellers the convenience of discovering and booking these iconic experiences directly in Indian rupees.
Ascott expands India portfolio with Citadines Udupi
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) announced the signing of Citadines Udupi, a premium serviced residence with a 104 key property in the scenic coastal town of Udupi, Karnataka. This marks Ascott’s fourth property in Karnataka and underscores its strategy to scale up in India’s high-growth lodging market.
Dolce by Wyndham debuts in Aalborg
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the newly remodeled Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham, a 16-story icon overlooking Kildeparken. First opened in 1969 and taken over by Comwell Hotels in 2014, the hotel is said to have been a go-to spot for weddings, celebrations, and big nights out for decades.
ROHL opens doors of Regenta Place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This 48-key hotel features contemporary interiors, meeting facilities, alongside Neighbourhood, an all-day, 100% vegetarian dining experience, and more. To cater to professional needs, the hotel features fitness centre and approximately 6,000 square feet of meeting and banquet spaces.
FLY91 adds extra flights on Pune-Sindhudurg-Pune route
On the Pune-Sindhudurg-Pune route, additional flights have been introduced for August 24 and 29, August 31, and September 5 and 7, to handle the increased festive rush.
SAP Concur launches AI-Powered ‘Booking Agent’
Booking Agent aims to allow business travellers to navigate through complex policy documents or multiple screens as well as start using simple day-to-day commands like “Book me a flight to Bengaluru on Thursday morning” to receive instant, personalized, policy-compliant travel options with real-time price breakdowns and spending estimates.
