The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the new identity for its recently acquired retreat in Coorg. The IGBC Platinum-certified retreat has been designed in harmony with its natural surroundings, drawing inspiration from Kodava heritage, estate living and the rhythms of the forest.

Malaysia Airlines has officially charted a stronger course into China with the launch of new direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen (SZX) and Changsha (CSX). This strategic expansion reflects the surging demand for travel between both nations – driven by increasingly robust economic partnerships and a shared appetite for leisure and business travel, allowing the national carrier to effectiv

Report launched on July 8 by Suman Billa IAS, Additional Secretary & DG, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, at a special evening in New Delhi.

Hilton announced the signing of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Thessaloniki.  The hotel, which is set to open in 2029, will be managed by Hilton following an agreement with DIMAND, real estate development companies. The signing further strengthens Hilton’s presence in the country, where it now has a portfolio of more than 70 trading and pipeline hotels, and marks an important...

Business leaders in Australia have reportedly expressed optimism about expanding economic and tourism collaboration with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Australia CEO Forum during his visit to the country. The discussions highlighted opportunities for deeper engagement across sectors including tourism, critical minerals, clean energy and green hydrogen, with industry

The Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) successfully concluded its two-city roadshow series in Chennai and Bengaluru, reaffirming India’s growing importance as a key source market and spotlighting Georgia as one of the most exciting emerging destinations for Indian travellers. Centred around the destination’s campaign message, “Yeh Dil Phir Jeene Laga,” the roadshows showcased...

Festivals are increasingly shaping travel decisions among Indians, with regional celebrations emerging as key holiday travel drivers. Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company SOTC Travel are witnessing travellers increasingly aligning their holidays with Onam in Kerala, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra, Navratri in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Eastern India, Mysore...

Uzbekistan is looking to strengthen its tourism partnership with China through greater collaboration on infrastructure development, investment and technical expertise following high-level discussions between tourism officials from both countries. Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee, held talks with Ji Xiaodong, Chairman of the Tourism Chamber of the All-China Federation

Nemesia Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Nemesia Resort & Spa, Rishikesh, a luxury resort nestled amidst the Himalayan foothills overlooking the Ganges. The opening marks expanding the brand’s footprint beyond urban hospitality into destination resorts that celebrate experiential travel, nature, and authentic local experiences.

MakeMyTrip announced the launch of OneCircle, a global rewards programme built around the Indian traveller, bringing together a collaborative network of 13,376 accommodation properties including hotels and alternate accommodations across 1,002 cities worldwide (as of June 30, 2026) onto a single platform.