Karnataka Tourism Minister K J George has invited Kannadiga entrepreneurs and investors based in the UAE to become active partners in Karnataka’s next phase of tourism, infrastructure and economic growth. Addressing 65 leading Kannadiga business leaders representing more than 20 sectors at the “Invest in Karnataka - NRI Business Community Meet, Dubai 2026,” he said Karnataka offers...

Amadeus has announced two new hotel distribution enhancements designed to help leisure travel sellers navigate an increasingly fragmented marketplace. The developments aim to provide critical technical infrastructure to scale modern direct contracting programs while expanding room inventory within Amadeus’ net-rate merchant program...

Emirates has closed the summer season ahead of expectations and enters winter with strong booking momentum across a broadening range of markets. Between July and August, Emirates carried more than 8.6 million passengers, maintaining healthy seat load factors across its network. The airline is currently operating at around 93% of its pre-disruption capacity, with demand continuing to build as...

Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister, Kandula Durgesh, said the state government had accorded industry status to tourism, describing it as a significant step towards accelerating investment and development in the sector. He said the government had also introduced policies to encourage job creation, homestays, tent cities, and greater private participation in tourism...

FCM Travel is expanding its Meetings & Events (M&E) footprint in Greater China, launching M&E services in Hong Kong to support businesses with corporate meetings, events and incentive travel. As part of the expansion, FCM has appointed Peter Chau as Meetings & Events Manager, Hong Kong, effective September 1, 2026. Chau brings more than 30 years of MICE experience...

August 2026 witnessed significant expansion in railway connectivity and services across the country, with Indian Railways recording growth in both passenger movement and freight loading. During the month, 14 Amrit Bharat services were regularised, providing more affordable and comfortable travel options to passengers across several important routes...

Under the planned version, the shortlisted destinations will be developed into marketable packages by the industry, with the government, state governments and industry jointly promoting them. The Ministry of Tourism is also working on creating a Digital Tourism Stack that could allow international visitors to navigate India with fewer touchpoints and less friction.

As Visit My State encourages travellers to explore Uttar Pradesh beyond its established destinations, the state is preparing homestay operators to deliver professional hospitality while retaining each place's local character. Around 30 operators from districts across Uttar Pradesh will begin a five-day training programme at the Manyawar Kanshiram Institute of Tourism Management in Lucknow...

Atmosphere Core announced the signing of its 10th resort in the archipelago nation, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, Maldives, set to open in March 2027. Housed within the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, the property will be positioned under the ‘An Atmosphere Hotel’ sub-brand and will be the first resort in the ONE BANYAN series of co-branded island resorts in the Maldives...

Marriott International announced plan to debut the Marriott Hotels and Autograph Collection brands in New Zealand, projected to add 335 rooms to their portfolio in New Zealand. Marriott has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to the country, further strengthening Marriott’s growing presence across New Zealand. The agreement is expected to mark the country debut of...