With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 35 hotels in Tamil Nadu, including 16 under development.

Partnered with Emirates as the preferred airline for the Global Ambassadors Program in India, enhancing this initiative by facilitating seamless connectivity to the US.

The 2027 edition will run under the theme “Alliances That Move the World.” Over three days, leaders will focus on the partnerships, investments and actions needed to advance the global tourism agenda over the next 50 years. The Summit will convene public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, investment, sustainability, culture, mobility and government.

The Vishnupad Temple complex development at INR 2,520 crore aims to modernise facilities and accommodate the large influx of devotees visiting Gaya annually for rituals. Additionally, INR 996.05 crore has been designated for the Son-Falgu River Linking Project.

Through Air India, flydubai customers will gain access to key Indian destinations, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Chandigarh, Goa, Jaipur, Pune and Varanasi. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan Airways will connect passengers via Tashkent to Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk and Moscow and major European gateways.

According to Thomas Cook India’s India Forex Report 2026, Tier 2 cities account for 41% of overall forex demand, while Tier 3 cities contribute a further 12%. Together, these markets account for over half (53%) of overall forex demand. Visakhapatnam represents an important market within this broader shift.

The agreement establishes a framework for both organisations to work together to support industry development, foster innovation, and enhance policy dialogue in an increasingly digital tourism landscape.

Kenya is targeting a major increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, backed by new marketing partnerships with global aviation giants Emirates and Qatar Airways. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will combine international air connectivity with targeted destination marketing campaigns designed to turn traveller interest into bookings and arrivals...

Etihad unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform that will take the Etihad experience beyond the flight, giving guests an easier way to plan and book more of their journey in one place. Etihad Escapes will launch in October, initially allowing guests with an Etihad flight booking to add hotel accommodation directly through Etihad.com...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Yamini Marketing’s (OPC) Pvt. Ltd for the development of voco Resort Kanatal, under the management of United Hospitality Management (UHM) India, one of IHG’s third-party management partners in the country. Set to open in 2030, the 92-key resort will strengthen IHG’s premium portfolio in India and bring a world class hospitality...