Virginia Beach emerges as a high-potential coastal add-on for Indian travellers
Set along Virginia’s Atlantic coastline, Virginia Beach blends oceanfront energy, outdoor adventure, fresh coastal cuisine, and family-friendly experiences into one of America’s most iconic seaside destinations. While best known for its wide sandy beaches and lively boardwalk, the city also offers scenic parks, water activities, local culture, and relaxed coastal neighbourhoods that make...
IHCL signs 46-key Tree of Life in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort, a greenfield project, in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. The 46-key Tree of Life, Karaikudi will draw inspiration from the region’s iconic Chettiar architecture, blending traditional design elements with contemporary comforts. The property will offer an all-day dining restaurant showcasing authentic Chettinad cuisine...
Atlas Air Worldwide announces strategic investments in Air Atlanta
Atlas Air Worldwide (“Atlas”) announced the successful completion of its previously announced strategic investment in Air Atlanta. As part of the transaction, Atlas acquired a 49% minority equity stake in the company, and its Titan Aviation Holdings subsidiary acquired the aircraft owned by the Air Atlanta group of companies and entered into a long-term leasing agreement with Air Atlanta...
Ranthambore sees record advance safari bookings for upcoming tourist season; 14,000 foreign tourists registered
Advance safari bookings for Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve have received an overwhelming response, with nearly 40,000 registrations recorded within two hours of the booking window opening for the October–December tourism season. As per a national news agency report, around 14,000 registrations were made by foreign tourists, marking the first time international visitors were able to...
Radisson Hotel Group launches global long-stay proposition
Radisson Hotel Group announced the launch of Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a new global proposition designed to capture growing demand for extended-stay travel, while strengthening the group’s commercial offering for corporate partners. Bringing together participating hotels with apartment units across the group’s portfolio, the initiative introduces a more unified and seamless approach...
LOT Polish Airlines strengthens Asia network with Warsaw-Hanoi service
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines is further expanding its route network from Warsaw to Asia and will launch a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner thrice weekly nonstop service to Hanoi from March 31, 2027. Following Bangkok, Delhi, Seoul and Tokyo, the Vietnamese capital will be LOT’s fifth destination in the Far East...
Brazil welcomes 5.2 mn international visitors in the first half of 2026
Brazil has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing international tourism destinations, recording a 46% increase in foreign visitor arrivals between 2019 and 2025, according to online reports citing the OECD’s Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report.
Rail Europe expands its network with Arenaways partnership
Rail Europe has announced the strategic addition of Arenaways to its carrier network, further diversifying its European rail inventory. This integration follows the recent onboarding of BritRail, European Sleeper, Leo Express, and Campania Express, underscoring the platform's commitment to providing travel agents with a comprehensive toolkit that extends beyond high-speed corridors into...
Air India & Azerbaijan Airlines launch strategic codeshare to boost India-Baku connectivity
Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines, part of AZCON Holding, have entered into a new codeshare partnership. The cooperation offers greater flexibility, enhanced connectivity, and more convenient travel options between Azerbaijan and India, as well as onward destinations through both airlines' networks, while strengthening business, tourism, and cultural ties between the two countries...
Meghalaya tourism stakeholders seek statewide ban on roadside cooking to push responsible tourism
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum (MRTF) has urged the Meghalaya government to introduce a statewide ban on roadside and open-space cooking by tourists, saying the practice is contributing to littering, environmental degradation and an unsustainable tourism model. Speaking after a meeting with the state's Tourism Minister, Timothy D. Shira, MRTF representatives said the discussions focused...
