The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, hosted the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting in Jaipur, Rajasthan on August 19, 2026, under India’s BRICS Chairship. The meeting was chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Held under the overarching theme...

Atmosphere Core has announced a strategic partnership with A V N G Developers LLP to launch Atmosphere Hillora Eco Resort Visakhapatnam. Set to open in Q1 2029, the 180-key eco resort will be nestled in the Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam. The resort said to be conveniently situated approximately one hour from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, at Bhogapuram.

Visa unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite in India, evolving the proposition from a single premium card tier, aiming to be a more flexible and adaptive offering designed around how affluent consumers live, spend and travel today. The evolution is said to be grounded in deep insights into how premium lifestyles have moved beyond ownership to access, convenience and curated experiences.

The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) announced the installation and launch of its Karnataka Chapter, strengthening domestic tourism across the state. The ceremony, held at Hotel Maurya, Race Course Road, Bengaluru, witnessed participation from members, stakeholders, and industry professionals.

According to Pickyourtrail, Indian travellers are increasingly moving towards shorter, more spontaneous international getaways, with 3-4 day trips, long weekends and impulsive departures becoming part of a new travel rhythm. Short-haul destinations are said to be seeing growing traction too, with Indian travellers increasingly opting for 3-4 night stays and repeat visits to destinations like the M

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the provisional visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in July totalled 4.5 million, representing a 3% year-on-year increase. A series of major international MICE events and activities was held in July, including the “108th Lions International Convention” and “LEAP East”, the flagship technology exhibition for the Middle East, driving a...

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced that VIETJET QAZAQSTAN has selected AirGain, RateGain’s advanced airfare pricing intelligence platform, to gain real-time competitive insights and enhance its pricing strategy across key routes. With AirGain, VIETJET QAZAQSTAN’s commercial teams will be able to track fare movements across multiple channels, benchmark against competitors in real...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of The Residences at Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma in collaboration with Mountain View for Development and Real Estate Investment. The agreement marks the debut of the world's first branded residences under the Hotel Indigo brand. It builds on the signing of the 100-key Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma hotel, further...

Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh inaugurated the Festival Office at the Tourism Directorate in Thiruvananthapuram on August 18, 2026, to coordinate the Onam Tourism Week Celebrations starting in the state capital and district centres from August 24. The Minister also unveiled this year’s Onam Festival logo on the occasion...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given the green light to a significant infrastructure project of the 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor of NH-15. Representing a total capital investment of INR 8,970.20 crore, this Ministry of Road Transport and Highways initiative is set to redefine regional connectivity. The project, to be developed under...