Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 'waste to wonder' park in Jammu and said it would emerge as a major tourist attraction, further asserting that his government is working to tap the tourism potential of every region in the UT.

Booking.com has unveiled the Travel Happiness Index, a new research report exploring the emotional, financial and social drivers of travel among travellers amid rising global uncertainty. Drawing on insights from 10,000 travellers across 10 APAC markets, including India, the inaugural index identifies what makes trips truly memorable, stress-free and worthwhile for the travellers...

Nepal’s tourism sector demonstrated notable resilience during the July 2026 monsoon season, welcoming 71,775 international arrivals. This represents a 2.3% year-on-year increase compared to July 2025. Quoted by a local news agency report and the statistics released by Nepal Tourism Board confirmed that India remains the primary driver of growth, contributing 23,490 visitors and securing...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway, a greenfield project, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The 151-key Gateway Raipur features an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a bar. Guests can explore the fully-equipped gym, swimming pool or unwind at the spa. For weddings and social events, the hotel houses a banquet space spanning over 10,000 sq.ft along...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting how investment and policy support are key drivers of growth in the global Travel & Tourism sector. The research, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, shows that global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded USD 1 trillion in 2025, growing by 8.5%...

EVA Air has announced the commencement of nonstop service between Taipei and Delhi effective December 1. This strategic expansion makes EVA Air the sole Taiwan-based carrier to provide direct passenger connectivity to the Indian capital, operating five weekly frequencies with Airbus A330-300 aircraft...

Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited announced that it has signed an investment agreement to acquire a 50% equity stake in Mehsana Next Parks Private Limited (MNPPL), the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established to own, operate and expand Shanku's Water Park in Mehsana, Gujarat. The investment marks another significant milestone in Imagicaaworld's expansion strategy, which is focused on...

United Hospitality Management (UHM) has strengthened its partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts through the signing of three new hotel management agreements that will add 182 keys to its growing India portfolio. The additions include Garner Corbett, voco Kanatal and Garner Ahmedabad, marking another milestone in UHM’s Indiaw expansion since entering the market through the acquisition of...

Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers...

To boost to Goa’s tourism sector, Goa's Tourism Minister. Rohan A. Khaunte announced that the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has approved the activation of the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) for Goa, paving the way for seamless immigration through automated e-gates at the State’s airports.