China is reportedly seeing a strong rebound in international tourism, with foreign visitor arrivals rising sharply as expanded visa-free access, improved air connectivity, and targeted promotional efforts attract more overseas travellers. According to data reported by Bloomberg News, foreign tourist arrivals grew by 20% in the first half of 2026, with 18 million visitors arriving from...

At the 2nd edition of its Conclave held in New Delhi, themed 'Incredible India: Invaluable Economics', FAITH unveiled a six-point Tourism Growth Charter, describing it as an immediate action agenda designed to unlock investment, improve competitiveness and revive inbound tourism.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., hospitality groups with 123+ hotels nationwide currently, announced its Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated financial results for the First Quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company delivered resilient performance during the quarter, driven by strategic portfolio expansion, improved operational efficiencies and strong demand across key business and leisure markets...

The Mizoram government has signed a strategic MoU with the Central Committee of Young Mizo Association (CYMA) on August 11, 2024, to strengthen cooperation in promoting tourism in the state. The state has witnessed a significant increase in tourist arrivals in recent times. To foster this development further, the agreement was signed in the presence of Tourism Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai...

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said tourism has been identified as a key sector for the economic development of the islands, with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands promoting eco-tourism, cruise tourism, cultural, heritage and adventure tourism, besides developing new tourist circuits.

Etihad Airways announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting December 17, 2026, and operating four times a week until March 21, 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to sought-after destinations...

With a view to expand digital mode of procurement of reserved as well as unreserved tickets Railways has launched RailOne App. Presently approximately 89% of the reserved tickets are reportedly booked online as compared to about 49% in 2013-14. Unreserved tickets booked through various non-counter modes has increased to nearly 39%.

Custom Travel Solutions (CTS), the white-label travel loyalty platform powering membership and subscription businesses, announced the appointment of Ishan Anand as Vice President of Product. Anand joins CTS from MakeMyTrip where he led product strategy and business performance for several of the platform’s highest-traffic businesses, directing a large cross-functional organisation spanning...

FLY91 has announced the appointment of aviation veterans Krishnan Balakrishnan as President & Chief Operating Officer and Jitendra Kushwah as Chief Financial Officer. The appointments follow FLY91’s measured expansion across southern and western India, while reinforcing its commitment to 'Connecting Bharat' through safe, reliable and efficient regional air services. Both executives will...

Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group has announced the launch of direct flights between Ahmedabad and Mundra (Kutch), commencing August 17, 2026. This new service forges a vital air bridge between two of India’s most influential economic centres: Ahmedabad and Mundra...