Accor and Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of BinDawood Investment Company, have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to develop a portfolio of more than 4,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, with a strong focus on Makkah and Madinah, marked by the signing of a new 850-key Novotel in Makkah. Investment Roundtable meeting, bringing together a Saudi delegation of leading...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the joining of the Malta Tourism Authority as a Destination Partner, further strengthening collaboration with one of Europe’s most dynamic tourism destinations and the host of WTTC’s Global Summit 2026 in Valletta. As the organisation responsible for promoting Malta as a leading tourism destination, the Malta Tourism Authority plays a key...

Starting December 31, 2026, the Disney Adventure will make its first-ever port of call in Langkawi, Malaysia, on select four-night sailings from Singapore. For the first time, guests will reportedly have the opportunity to enjoy magical days at sea and also discover a new island destination in Southeast Asia.

India continues to be an important source market for Singapore's tourism sector in the first half of 2026, with visitor arrivals crossing 600,000 between January and June, reflecting steady growth. The market also recorded SGD 374 million in Q1 2026, up 8% year-on-year and reportedly the highest growth among all source markets.

The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a series of leadership appointments across its executive team. Bringing together experienced hospitality professionals across hotel operations, culinary, food and beverage, finance, sales and marketing, human resources and engineering, the appointments reinforce the hotel's commitment to delivering thoughtful...

Air India and Drukair have announced new interline partnership to significantly enhance seamless travel convenience and strengthen network connectivity between India, Bhutan and beyond. The partnership enables passengers to benefit from a single-ticket itinerary combining Air India and Drukair flights, ensuring a seamless end-to-end travel experience. It offers coordinated baggage and...

India recorded close to 3 billion domestic tourist visits in 2024, with domestic visitor spending driving the sector’s post-pandemic growth, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Industry projections estimate India’s domestic tourism market will reach approximately INR 35 trillion by 2029, while surveys indicate that a majority of Indian travellers plan to increase their travel spending

Oman Air has announced the appointment of Nasser Al Sharji as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. With more than 25 years of executive leadership, operational excellence and business transformation experience, Al Sharji brings extensive expertise across key sectors including aviation, logistics and oil& gas government services. He has held senior leadership positions at...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Taj Tadoba Resort & Spa, Nagpur, a luxury wildlife retreat set on the edge of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Nestled amidst 17 acres of natural landscape, the resort features 35 private villas thoughtfully designed to create a quiet, immersive escape. The resort offers Machan, the all-day dining restaurant, Panorama Bar...

Hosted a three-city sales mission across Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi in August, aimed at deepening trade relationships and creating new business opportunities. The initiative brought together around 40 Malaysian tourism stakeholders, including hoteliers, tour operators and airline partners, for direct engagement with the Indian travel trade.