As the travel industry approaches World Tourism Day on September 27, the trend of the day trips emerges as clearly as ever. A recent survey by the destination marketplace and tour operator The Tour Guy found that 85.4% of travellers opt for day trips when visiting a destination. They move beyond the Colosseum, the Louvre, or the Uffizi to explore what lies just outside city limits...

Summit Hotels & Resorts has signed a 24-key property in Samthar, an emerging mountain destination in West Bengal, as the hospitality company continues to deepen its presence across lesser-explored destinations in the Eastern Himalayas. Scheduled to open in October-November 2026, Summit Samthar – The Offbeat Collection will become part of the company’s recently introduced Offbeat portfolio...

“We have dreamt of things over the last decade, and we’ve been able to fulfil them. So, I think this is something that we now want to live by and we continue to make those promises and dreams,” shared Bader Ali Habib, Regional Head of Proximity Markets, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

The USA continues to offer considerable potential for German inbound tourism, according to a recent exclusive study by the market research institute Appinio, commissioned by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB). The study shows that Germany is among the preferred destinations for US travellers: 58% of travel-minded respondents have already visited Germany at least once, and 38% can...

In the Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) latest poll of more than 600 business travel professionals worldwide, nearly two-thirds (63%) are optimistic about the industry outlook moving into 2027, up from 41% in GBTA’s April poll and above the 59% recorded in January. Pessimism fell from 24% in April to 7%. The sharp drop in confidence reflected in the April poll amid the Iran conflict...

Air France and SNCF Voyageurs have announced a major new milestone in their partnership to promote intermodal travel. The Train + Air service, which allows passengers to combine a train journey and an Air France flight in a single booking, is being extended to all OUIGO trains serving Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation took a major step towards strengthening regional air connectivity across the country with the signing of 21 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with States and Union Territories under the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme. The Minister also launched the Challenge Mode Portal for Aerodrome Development and released the Scheme Document for the...

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) and Diversey, a Solenis company, have announced a new partnership to help hotels turn environmental and social sustainability goals into practical improvements across their operations. The collaboration comes as hotels face increasing pressure to reduce resource use and support sustainability goals while maintaining the cleanliness, safety...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the signing of a two-hotel portfolio agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary of Hass Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately owned, diversified investment group headquartered in Miri, Sarawak. This agreement marks two significant milestones for IHG in Malaysia. The launch of its franchise model and the debut of Garner hotels, IHG’s midscale...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the opening of Ginger Goa, Arpora. Ginger Goa, Arpora features 77 rooms that offer a comfortable and convenient stay in North Goa. Guests can dine at the hotel’s signature all-day diner, Qmin, or unwind at the pool café and bar.