The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) held its luncheon meeting on July 8 at The Radisson, MG Road. The event brought together the association members and the executive committee leading the discussions around seven key areas. IATO President, Ravi Gosain highlighted that visibility and getting well recognised within the ministry, government and on state level, stays the foremost...

Jangid began his career with a chartered accountancy firm before transitioning into hospitality, where he steadily built expertise in strategic financial planning.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) continues its growth momentum with the signing of 20 hotels in the first quarter of FY2027 reaching a portfolio of 645 hotels with an industry leading pipeline of 263 hotels. In the quarter, the company also opened 11 new hotels across its brandscape. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “With a focus on our growth...

Istanbul has introduced a new tourism ambassador programme aimed at enriching visitor experiences across its Historic Peninsula, with 330 trained volunteers deployed to assist both domestic and international travellers during the peak summer season. Launched by the Fatih Municipality, the initiative positions young volunteers at some of the city's most visited heritage sites, where they will offe

According to Eurostat report, the official website of the European Union, 31.1% of all overnight stays in tourist accommodations across the EU took place during the 2 busiest months in 2025; in all EU countries these were August and July. The seasonality of tourism is reportedly driven by environmental factors, such as climate conditions and geographical location, and more.

Sinha visited the Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar and reviewed the arrangements made for the pilgrims in the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra. He interacted with officials and pilgrims, and inquired about the facilities. He directed officials to ensure that every devotee of Lord Shiva receives round-the-clock care.

AirAsia Group Berhad (formerly known as AirAsia X Berhad) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have strengthened their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The partnership aims to promote Thailand as one of the region’s leading travel destinations. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister of Thailand...

The Maharashtra State Government has announced the development of a memorial dedicated to Veer Jivaji Mahale at the foothills of the historic Pratapgad Fort. With an initial phase investment of INR 1 crore, the project is designed to enhance the state’s “Shivkalin” (Shivaji-era) heritage tourism circuit, providing a new focal point for cultural and historical itineraries. Tourism Minister..

Emirates will introduce its flagship A380 to Delhi from October 25, making the Indian capital the third gateway in the country to be served by the iconic double-decker. The A380 will operate on flights EK512/513 in a four-class configuration, complementing the deployment of Emirates’ retrofitted B777 aircraft, also in a four-class layout featuring Premium Economy, across its three other...

With the opening of its first property in Georgia, the Ensana Hotels aims to continue its expansion strategy. The new 4-star hotel Ensana Sairme South with 154 rooms is now open to guests in Sairme. With its market entry in Georgia, the property is aimed at travellers who wish to combine health and preventive care offerings with the nature of western Georgia.