Mumbai and Delhi remain Melbourne Convention Bureau’s key Indian markets as the destination strengthens trade engagement and targets further growth across the country, according to Joanna Garrie, Director, Corporate Meetings & Incentives (CMI), Melbourne Convention Bureau.

Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly flights on the Istanbul–Chengdu route on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while return flights from Chengdu to Istanbul will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new route will provide a direct connection between Chengdu, Türkiye, and Turkish Airlines' extensive global network.

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy shared that New Zealand reaches 3.7 million international visitor arrivals, and achieving the arrivals goal is a significant moment for Aotearoa New Zealand and reflects the strength of international demand for the destination.

Through the ‘Clean & Green Hampi’ campaign, the department aims to preserve the heritage character of Hampi while prioritising cleanliness, environmental conservation and an improved visitor experience. The Karnataka Tourism Department has directed officials to prepare an action plan for the 'Clean and Green Hampi' campaign to improve cleanliness, environmental conservation and visitor facilities

With the aim to develop iconic tourist centres in the country, the Ministry of Tourism issued operational guidelines along with detailed project report template under the Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI)-Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale initiative scheme.

Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) has opened a new 30-key Medalio hotel in Kota as the group continues to expand its lifestyle hotel brand built for the intentional traveller. Medalio aims to bring together contemporary design, intuitive hospitality, dining and event spaces under one roof. It has been developed for the city’s growing mix of education-led, business, family and leisure travel...

CGH Earth is embarking on a significant new chapter with its expansion into the Eastern Himalayas. Marking the hospitality group's first venture beyond its traditional southern footprint, this strategic expansion aims to reflect CGH Earth's enduring philosophy of creating deeply rooted, place-led experiences that celebrate the unique ecology, culture, and communities of each destination.

Monsoon travel in India is revealing distinctly different patterns across regions, with weather, religious occasions and the purpose of travel influencing where people choose to go. While the season is driving interest in hill and pilgrimage destinations across the North, intercity travel in the South remains relatively resilient, with leisure corridors such as Bengaluru–Goa also continuing to...

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has launched its India Forex Report 2026, offering insights into how Indian consumers purchase, carry, and spend foreign exchange across leisure travel, overseas education, and corporate travel. According to the report, leisure travel remains the largest driver of forex demand, accounting for 57%...

A curated familiarisation journey hosted by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, in partnership with its India representative, Buzz Travel Marketing, provided a first-hand understanding of the destination’s appeal for Indian travellers.