Manali is seeing a strong uptick in visitor arrivals this season, according to the latest ANI report, with both industry stakeholders and travellers showing renewed enthusiasm.

DMCBazaar has announced a strategic partnership with Asoko (formerly Dokotrip), Japan’s Destination Management Company, in a move set to transform how Indian travel agents sell and operate Japan. Demand from Indian travellers has consistently grown across FIT, luxury, family travel, cherry blossom departures and MICE groups. The company noted that, for travel agents, selling Japan...

Noida International Airport (NIA) announced that commercial flight operations at the airport will commence from June 2026, opening a new gateway for passengers, airlines, and cargo operators in the National Capital Region and North India.

redBus has recorded surge in intercity bus travel across Maharashtra and Goa as people prepare for the summer holiday season. Data from the redBus platform indicates that bus bookings in Maharashtra and Goa are projected to grow by 21% during the summer travel window. The analysis compares projected bookings made between May 1-17, 2026, with the corresponding period last year (May 1-17, 2025)...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand. According to the data, the total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. The total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on-year and the load factor recorded was 83.6%, growth of 3.1 ppt compared to...

Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Mountnoor Sarovar Premiere Pahalgam, further strengthening its footprint in North India and marking its sixth hotel in Jammu & Kashmir. The new property features 51 rooms across deluxe, superior and premium categories. The hotel offers dining options including Noor, an upscale all-day alfresco dining restaurant and Tamanna Specialty Kashmiri...

As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and traveller convenience in supporting increased tourism and investment flows into the country.

Agoda expands its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote Macao’s boutique and independent hotels, bringing more visibility to stays that sit beyond the city’s most familiar clusters.The 2026 collaboration will spotlight properties in Macao’s Outer Harbour District (including ZAPE and NAPE districts), a waterfront close to the city centre...

In parallel, accommodation capacity is set for expansion, with plans to scale up to 8,250 accommodation facilities and 95,000 rooms, including 1,380 hotels.

Philippine Airlines, the national carrier of the Philippines, operates more than 70 flights across Asia and other international destinations.