323 projects, 10000 hotel keys & 21 crore visitors: MP scaling up its tourism ambitions
Focus now is to ‘connect, create, facilitate, collaborate, and conserve’, says the Additional MD of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
Finnair boosts Japan connectivity with up to three daily Tokyo flights in summer
Finnair is reportedly responding to growing demand for travel to Asia, and Japan in particular, by increasing flights to Tokyo for the 2027 summer season. The airline will add frequencies on its Tokyo Narita route during the peak summer travel period, operating up to two daily flights to the destination. In addition, Finnair will continue to serve Tokyo Haneda Airport daily.
Onora Hospitality expands footprint in Udaipur with jüSTa Luxé Monsoon Palace
Onora Hospitality has announced the upcoming opening of jüSTa Luxé Monsoon Palace in Udaipur on October 11. The opening marks the jüSTa brand’s fourth hotel in Udaipur and its eighth property in Rajasthan, further strengthening Onora Hospitality’s presence in one of India’s most sought-after leisure and wedding destinations.
The Hari Hong Kong joins IHG’s Vignette Collection
The Hari Hong Kong has officially joined Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ distinguished collection of independent luxury properties, marking a new chapter for the acclaimed 210-hotel in the heart of Wan Chai. The Hari Hong Kong stands 30-storeys tall on Lockhart Road in Wan Chai. The hotel offers 210 guest rooms, including three signature rooftop suites, with views overlooking...
FlixBus, MoT join hands to promote India as a premier global destination & champion responsible travel
FlixBus announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, on World Tourism Day to jointly promote India as a premier global destination and champion responsible tourism through its growing network. Under the MoU, FlixBus will integrate destination-focused content and the Incredible India brand across its platform, including...
Philippine Airlines to launch Manila services to Delhi, Mumbai
Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to expand travel options from India with three weekly nonstop flights from Delhi to Manila and its first-ever Mumbai–Manila service with four weekly flights beginning December 2026, subject to Indian Government approval. The new routes will give Indian travellers direct access to the Philippines and convenient onward connections through PAL’s Manila hub to...
United Parks & Resorts expands India focus through new partnership with Rayna Tours
United Parks & Resorts Inc. announced an expanded strategic focus on the India travel market through a new partnership with Rayna Tours, establishing dedicated in-market representation designed to strengthen relationships with the Indian travel trade and accelerate awareness and visitation to the company’s portfolio of theme parks...
Ministry of tourism launches National Digital Tourism Stack & Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0
The Ministry of Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. On the occasion Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternative Destinations — Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0. The Ministry also exchanged five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry partners...
Analysing how digital agenda & AI are redesigning tourism on World Tourism Day 2026
As the world celebrates World Tourism Day on September 27, this year’s theme, ‘Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism’, puts the spotlight on the sector’s accelerating digital transformation. From AI-powered trip planning and personalised itineraries to smart destination management and digital visitor services, technology is visibly reshaping how destinations operate and tr
72% Indians find offbeat destinations via reels, while AI & trust shape modern travel: zingbus survey
As World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on AI and the digital transformation of tourism, zingbus survey reveals how social media and AI are reshaping travel discovery, planning and booking. Travel inspiration today is increasingly digital, with social media and artificial intelligence becoming important parts of how Indians discover and plan their journeys. A recent survey by zingbus, based on...
