Zostel has officially launched Zostel Guwahati, marking its entry into Assam’s capital and the cultural gateway to India’s Northeast. The property sits on the riverside outskirts of the city and is designed as a base from which travellers can engage fully with the city. The property features dormitories and private rooms alongside expansive communal spaces...

Western Australia's Aboriginal tourism sector is entering a new phase, with the official launch of the Cook Labor Government’s next Jina Plan to strengthen Aboriginal-led visitor offerings across the State. Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2026-2030 outlines the Cook Labor Government’s framework to grow Aboriginal tourism businesses, support jobs and strengthen Aboriginal...

Rail Europe recently concluded a training session for leading travel agents in Mumbai at Courtyard by Marriott, Andheri East in collaboration with OUIGO Spain. The initiative was designed to equip travel partners with knowledge of Spain’s rail network. The session focused on enhancing travel partners’ knowledge of Spain’s rail network with insights shared by the OUIGO Spain team on...

Radisson Hotel Group welcomes The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals to its portfolio, an upscale property located in the city of Cambridge, featuring 92 bedrooms, each with its own unique and contemporary design. The hotel is a valued addition to the growing Radisson Individuals portfolio and further strengthens its presence in key destinations across the United Kingdom...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Lords Inn Katra, further strengthening the group’s presence across India’s prominent spiritual destinations. Strategically located near the revered Vaishno Devi shrine, the hotel offers convenient access for pilgrims as well as leisure travellers. The property features 45 well-appointed rooms, modern amenities, and thoughtfully curated...

Tourist arrivals have reportedly increased from approximately 12 lakh in 2018 to more than 16 lakh currently, with the state targeting 21 lakh visitors by 2028. Many high-potential destinations lacked adequate lodging, and tourist spending went unrealised. To address growing accommodation demand, authorities have prioritised homestays as a scalable tourism infrastructure solution while creating...

Atmantan Wellness Centre, part of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), announced its next flagship retreat in Hyderabad, developed in partnership with Swela Realty LLP. Strategically located this new 100-room luxury wellness destination, spanning 50 acres with over 180,000 square feet of built-up area, including 80,000 square feet of dedicated advanced wellness infrastructure, will...

“The day tourism contributes 10% to the economy, it will become the second-largest employment-generating sector after agriculture,” Shekhawat said, during his interview with a national news agency.

Skål International Coimbatore concludes the curtain raising ceremony of the Skål India National Congress (SINC) 2026, which is scheduled to take place from August 12–14, 2026 at Le Méridien Coimbator, on May 30, 2026, at The Residency Towers, Coimbatore. The event brought together the leaders from the travel, tourism and hospitality fraternity. For the first time, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu...

Sapphero Hotels has announced an accelerated expansion strategy across Western India, through management contracts and new hotel signings to maintain the growth trajectory. This expansion is designed to capture the increasing traveller movement through high-potential emerging markets. Shamitav Jana, CEO commented, “We are preparing for the next phase of hospitality growth in Western India...