Airbnb report shows Goa emerging among top choices for India’s monsoon micro-cation trend
Goa continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most sought-after year-round destinations, with the State emerging among the top locations witnessing growing traveller interest during the monsoon season, according to the latest Airbnb search data. The findings reveal that domestic searches for monsoon travel have increased by nearly 40% year-on-year, with Goa featuring...
Vietjet announces new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City & Western Sydney
Vietjet exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and announced a new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney, effective January 9, 2027. The MoU was signed during the State Visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to Australia. The new route aims to expand the air connectivity between the two countries while...
Croatia records strongest July tourism performance in 2 years with 4.7 mn visitors
Croatia reported its best July tourism performance in the past two years, welcoming 4.7 million visitors and registering 29.6 million overnight stays during the month, according to the country’s eVisitor tourism monitoring system. According to online reports, the latest figures show a 2.5% increase in tourist arrivals and a 1% rise in overnight stays compared with July 2025.
Ladakh records 3.30 lakh tourist arrivals between Jan - July 2026
Ladakh has recorded more than 3.30 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, nearly matching the 3.35 lakh visitors registered during the entire calendar year 2025. Sharing the figures on X, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena highlighted the region’s strong tourism performance in the first seven months of the year. Tourist footfall crossed the one-lakh mark in both...
Ministry of Tourism to boost Northeast tourism through promotion, infrastructure & connectivity
The Ministry of Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to the Northeastern Region (NER) through a multi-pronged strategic approach aimed at positioning the region as a high-potential destination for both domestic and international travellers. The government’s latest initiatives focus on bridging connectivity gaps, modernising infrastructure, and expanding B2B networking opportunities...
Turkish Airlines carries 9.5 million passengers in July 2026
Turkish Airlines reports to have carried 9.5 million passengers in July 2026, recording a total load factor of 86.5%. The international load factor stood at 86.2%, while the domestic load factor was 89.1%. During the month, Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) increased by 2.7% year-on-year to 25.7 billion, while cargo and mail carried rose by 4.9% to 203.1 thousand tons.
Virginia strengthens its tourism appeal with multi-experience offerings
Set along the USA's iconic East Coast, Virginia offers a travel experience that feels effortlessly complete. Mountains, historic towns, waterfront cities, vineyards, beaches, and cultural landmarks — all within a single state. For Indian travellers in particular, Virginia strikes the perfect balance between the energy of major American cities and the slower, more meaningful pace of scenic regions.
Maldivian expands AVIAREPS India’s mandate to strengthen pan-India presence
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has expanded AVIAREPS India’s role from South India representation to a pan-India General Sales Agent (GSA) mandate, reinforcing the airline’s growing focus on the Indian market and its long-term commercial ambitions across the country.
Hyatt Place debuts in Vithalapur with 108 keys
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Hyatt Place Vithalapur, marking the Hyatt Place brand’s debut in the emerging industrial hub of Vithalapur, Gujarat in India. The 108-room property is reportedly the first globally recognized hotel brand in Vithalapur.
Destination DC strengthens India trade ties with tri-city sales mission
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, concluded its annual sales mission to India, held from August 2-7, 2026 across Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. The multi-city engagement aimed to reinforce Destination DC's commitment to the Indian market by bringing together travel trade partners and media to showcase the latest experiences...
