Emphasising the spiritual and tourism potential of Himachal Pradesh, Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday called for the creation of a dedicated and well-structured religious tourism circuit for the state, aimed at connecting temples, Shakti Peeths, monasteries and sacred destinations through better infrastructure.

The first PATA Youth Symposium of the year was organised at Lahan Hotel, Pohang, Korea (ROK), on May 11, 2026. The event held on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 welcomed students, young professionals, and tourism industry leaders. It was supported by Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Organization (GCTO), Pohang City, and PATA Thailand Chapter...

Rajasthan Tourism unveils its new “Rajasthan in Summer” campaign as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s positioning as a year-round travel destination. Through the initiative, the tourism department aims to showcase the distinctive experiences and cultural immersion that the summer season offers across the state.

Agoda and the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) announced a strategic partnership to promote Philippine tourism, while advance workforce development, strengthen sustainable tourism practices, and enable data‑driven policy and marketing collaboration.

The partnership aims to simplify access to foreign exchange by integrating Thomas Cook India’s offerings into the visa application journey on Atlys. Customers applying for international visas will now be able to opt for forex and seamlessly connect with Thomas Cook India to avail with a visa-backed forex card or foreign currency.

As Indian travellers increasingly seek immersive, wellness-focused and nature-driven holidays, Tanzania is witnessing growing traction from the Indian market. In an exclusive interaction with T3, Rajiv Desai, CEO, Swahili Safaris, Coordinator Tanzania Tourism in India, shared insights into Tanzania’s evolving positioning in India, and more.

TravClan, has been appointed as the Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) for StarDream Cruises in India. The partnership aims to strengthen and modernise cruise distribution across the Indian travel trade ecosystem by making cruise products more accessible, scalable, and easier to sell for travel agents across the country.

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Boston, Moses will lead RateGain’s global marketing function, driving category leadership, brand growth, and GTM strategy while overseeing communications, design, demand generation, and integrated marketing initiatives across the company’s expanding portfolio of AI-powered...

Air India announced an expansion of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India Express to over 55 destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia, in addition to Air India services.

Following the WHO’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has introduced a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for airlines operating routes connected to the affected regions.