Felicitated the success of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Homestay Scheme, which has sanctioned INR 115.68 crore and disbursed INR 102 crore for over 900 beneficiaries to date, by awarding a INR 20,000 cash prize to each of the State's top ten performing hosts.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a series of high-level engagements in Gulmarg focused on strengthening tourism infrastructure and showcasing the Union Territory’s development priorities during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to Jammu and Kashmir.

Malaysia’s AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring the aircraft’s global market appeal. The contract was announced at a ceremony at the Airbus facility in Mirabel attended by Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive...

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, To Lam, paid a state visit to India from May 5–7, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The Lind Hotels, the independent Filipino luxury brand, has announced a significant expansion plan, transitioning from a single flagship property to a curated multi-island portfolio. The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond Boracay, with Coron set to open next year and Siargao to follow. This strategic growth, shaped by a guest-centric and adaptive approach, includes new developments in Coron...

Jaiveer Singh, Tourism and Culture Minister said the initiative is aimed at enhancing facilities for pilgrims and tourists, while preserving the region’s cultural identity. The effort is expected to support local livelihoods, while expanding the district’s appeal beyond its traditional identity as a glass manufacturing hub.

Numbers reflect this growth. According to STR data, the global hospitality market continues its rapid expansion, growing from USD 4.67 trillion to USD 4.90 trillion in 2024, with projections pointing towards USD 7.01 trillion by 2029. Yet, beneath this scale, the operating environment is becoming far more complex.

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Kashmira Sahu as Director of Operations. In this role, she will oversee all hotel functions, driving performance and enhancing guest experience across key operational touchpoints. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Kashmira brings expertise from leading brands including Marriott...

According to 2025 figures, the top source countries for medical tourists include Bangladesh (3,25,127 arrivals), followed by Iraq (30,989), Uzbekistan (13,699), Somalia (11,506), Turkmenistan (10,231), Oman (9738), and Kenya (9,357).

The increased line capacity aims to enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects said to be in line with the Prime Minister Modiji’s vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive