Over the years, I have seen how much of destination marketing is really about changing perceptions, creating curiosity and helping travellers see a place in a way they may not have considered before. Sometimes, it is a story that stays with them, sometimes an experience they did not know existed and sometimes simply the feeling that there is something about a destination they need to see for thems

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...

Addressing a session on India Tourism Growth, Investment and Global Opportunities at 2nd ICC Global Business Summit 2026, Bhuvnesh Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, outlined key strategic shifts for India’s travel sector...

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has further strengthened its retail presence in Bengaluru with the launch of a new outlet in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar (RR Nagar). With this addition, the company now has 13 outlets across Bengaluru and 18 across Karnataka, strengthening its retail reach...

Emirates will soon serve Nairobi with its newest aircraft type, the Airbus A350. From October 25, 2026, the A350 will operate on EK717 and EK718, bringing Emirates’ latest-generation cabin experience to customers travelling between Dubai and Nairobi. The Emirates A350 is defined by spacious, bright cabins, enhanced technology, connectivity, and the airline’s signature hospitality across all...

Bhaya Cruises announced that Bhaya Soul, its new luxury wellness cruise, has officially joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) the internationally recognised portfolio of more than 700 independently owned boutique hotels across more than 100 countries. The recognition marks an important milestone for Bhaya Soul, which is redefining the traditional Ha Long Bay cruise through an intimate...

India’s branded residences market has moved from a few pioneering launches to a national pipeline. The NOESIS Branded Residences India market map now tracks 45 projects delivered or committed across 18 cities. Only nine are complete. More than 20 further projects sit in early feasibility or brand selection. TBRS 2.0, curated by NOESIS Hotel Advisors, brings the people making those...

Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its presence in China through an expanded network, deeper digital partnerships and closer collaboration with the travel trade, building on growing demand between China and Malaysia while reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a gateway to Malaysia and the wider region.

NILE Hospitality announced the signing of its seventh Hampton by Hilton hotel, located at Navi Mumbai International Airport. The 90-key property marks NILE's first signed hotel in the Mumbai metropolitan region. The signing builds on the strategic licensing agreement NILE Hospitality entered with Hilton to develop 75 Hampton by Hilton hotels across India, marking the brand's entry into the country

As artificial intelligence becomes a growing starting point for trip planning, data and on-ground patterns from Zostel show that AI is reshaping discovery, not decision-making. Travellers may arrive at a destination because an algorithm suggested it, but what determines where they stay, how long they stay and whether they return continues to be shaped by community, reviews and word of mouth...