India’s outbound travel industry is entering a new phase of maturity. The agenda has now shifted from rising traveller numbers and trends, to deeper global partnerships, stronger policy advocacy, professional capability and the ability to position India as one of the world’s most influential outbound source markets.

The Maharashtra government has made the toll-free helpline 1070 and the State Control Room number 022-69107600 available to Maharashtra residents stranded in Nepal. The State Control Room is operating round the clock. Based on information received from citizens and their families, the authorities are co-ordinating with the concerned agencies and taking the necessary action...

Domestic tourism also remained robust, with more than 13.4 million domestic trips recorded under the “Travel Around Uzbekistan” program during the period.

The airline’s Middle East network spans Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait, with carefully timed schedules offering passengers connections via Colombo between the Middle East and southern Indian cities.

The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Government of Sikkim launched the Online Registration and Renewal System of Tourism Establishments, a portal allowing tourism establishments across the state to apply for registration and annual renewal, reducing paperwork and visits to government offices...

Emirates will deploy its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from September 1, 2026. This will expand the airline’s Premium Economy offering in the Malaysian capital to 52 seats daily, with the A350 joining the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 operating on EK346/347. Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager in Malaysia, said, “Following the successful...

Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, announced the launch of a rebuilt and reorganised corporate website that puts economic impact data, partner program information, industry resources, and a redesigned press room within easier reach of everyone with no login required...

LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of 8fold by LaRiSa, Amritsar Heritage Walk — the newest addition to the 8fold Hotels. With Amritsar, the brand opens its doors to the guests visiting Punjab for the first time Set inside Amritsar's Heritage Walk precinct, the hotel places guests on the same lanes travelled for generations by pilgrims making their way to the Golden Temple...

The signing said to align with Cygnett’s strategy of expanding through brownfield conversions and asset-light management opportunities across high-potential Tier II, Tier III, and emerging micro-markets, supported by rising domestic travel and demand for professionally branded accommodation.

Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, a 328-room, new-build lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029. Located in the Sydney’s Central Business District, the hotel will bring Radisson RED’s bold, playful, and social approach to hospitality to one of Australia’s most dynamic urban precincts...