Sweden is launching The Introvert Travel Agency, a travel service designed for people who want meaningful experiences while retaining personal space and control over their interactions. The concept makes it easier to discover and book a trip where social interaction remains a choice rather than an expectation. Travel has long been sold around the idea of more; more destinations to explore...

Ras Al Khaimah is maintaining its ambition to welcome 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, despite the uncertainty created by recent geopolitical developments. The emirate is strengthening its engagement with key international markets, particularly India, while advancing new connectivity initiatives and positioning itself within a more integrated GCC tourism ecosystem.

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for the upcoming Zone Connect by The Park Bharatpur, Rajasthan, further expanding the brand’s presence across emerging leisure and tourism destinations in India. Strategically located, the 63-key hotel will offer a comprehensive hospitality experience designed for both leisure and social occasions...

Tourism festivals can play a significant role in revitalising cities, generating livelihood opportunities and stimulating local businesses, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said, highlighting the potential of Vijayawada Utsav to support the local economy.

Emirates Holidays the tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), to stimulate outbound tourism to Dubai and key destinations across the Emirates global network. The partnership brings together Emirates Holidays’ portfolio of destinations, experiences and package holidays, with KATA’s network of...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the introduction of IHG’s premium collection brand, Noted Collection, in Japan, through the signing of two unique and distinctive hotels in Tokyo. The hotels, a conversion property in Shinjuku and a new-build hotel in Ginza, are signed with separate ownership partners and represent a significant milestone for the brand's entry into Japan...

A live poll of over 100 business leaders and travel decision makers was organised at FCM Travel’s annual Summit in Singapore last week which highlighted trust and data privacy as leading concerns to expanding AI use in managed travel programmes. When asked what was holding them back from going further with AI, 52% of attendees cited data privacy and security concerns, while 47% pointed to...

Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited has announced the opening of Sterling Regalia Agra, strengthening its presence in the iconic Golden Triangle circuit. Sterling Regalia Agra features 36 contemporary rooms, a multi-cuisine diner, versatile event spaces and leisure facilities for couples, families, business travellers and small groups.

The organisation is looking at a renewed partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, with a focus on kickstarting the national Responsible Traveller campaign, reviving the National Sustainable Tourism Board, destination carrying-capacity studies and stronger industry and state-level participation. RTSOI’s Mandip Singh Soin speaks exclusively with T3.

Moving beyond traditional tourist-volume metrics, Meghalaya is establishing a sustainable, community-led, climate-resilient tourism model to position the state as a year-round global attraction. Supported by public and private investments across more than 150 active projects, tourism has become a primary driver of local economic growth and regional development as the state advances toward...