Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) is boosting its focus on the Indian market, reportedly demand for experiential, family and premium travel continues to grow. India has retained its position as Sentosa's largest international source market, with visitor arrivals increasing by 8% year-on-year between April 2025 and March 2026.

The recovery reportedly gathered further momentum in 2025, when foreign arrivals surged to nearly 21.2 million, an increase of more than 20 per cent compared with the previous year and well above the record set in 2019, marking the highest annual figure so far. Growth said to have continued into 2026, where in the first five months of the year, Vietnam received nearly 10.7 million international vi

Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director – India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka at Atmosphere Core, has been appointed as the Chair of the FICCI Eastern Region Tourism Committee under the National Tourism Committee for a one-year term. The appointment acknowledges his extensive experience in the hospitality sector and his contributions to tourism development across regional and national markets.

The development of Someshwara Beach in Byndoor, is nearing completion. The tourism infrastructure project, being executed by Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited (KTIL), is being undertaken at an estimated cost of INR 11.32 crore. As per the reports, KTIL initiated the project in 2023 to upgrade tourism infrastructure and improve visitor amenities at the beach...

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is set to organise its 41st IATO Annual Convention from September 10 to 13, 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. President of IATO, Ravi Gosain announced the theme of the convention, “India: The World’s Next Tourism Opportunity”. Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach will be the host of the event...

Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim announced the appointment of Resha Naik as Marketing & Communications Manager. Returning to the twin properties, Naik brings with her a wealth of hospitality marketing expertise and a deep understanding of the brands, having previously played a pivotal role in strengthening their market presence and executing impactful marketing initiatives...

Espire Hospitality Limited (EHL) has reported its strongest-ever annual performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, characterised by record revenue and significant profitability gains. The company achieved a total revenue of INR 14,106 Lakhs, marking a 17% increase over FY2025. EBITDA grew by 38% year-on-year to reach INR 3,190 Lakhs, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) and Profit...

The West Bengal Government is planning a major tourism infrastructure upgrade for Mirik, with an estimated investment of around INR 100 crore in the first phase of a comprehensive development project aimed at positioning the hill town as a world-class tourism destination.

Dr. V P Jeyaseelan (IAS, 2014 batch) has officially assumed the role of Director at Tamil Nadu Tourism on July 3, 2026. An accomplished administrator with a strong background in public service. Before his current role, he has been serving as Joint Commissioner at the Greater Chennai Corporation, since June 2025. Throughout his career, he has held significant administrative positions...

Akasa Air welcomed its 40th aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline's journey and underscoring the pace and consistency of its growth since commencing operations in August 2022. The first leg of the aircraft’s delivery flight commenced from Seattle, USA, to Reykjavik, Iceland and concluded with the final leg from Cairo, Egypt, to Bengaluru, India. Bearing registration...