As millions of travellers head abroad during the peak summer holiday season, Europe has reinforced its position as the world's leading leisure travel destination, capturing one-third of all global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new 2026 EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner.

Ananta Spa & Resort Jaipur has introduced helicopter arrivals for wedding couples, adding a new dimension to the large-format destination wedding experiences the resort offers. Managed by Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, the 40-acre property offers 351 rooms and extensive indoor and outdoor event infrastructure. The new offering allows couples to incorporate an aerial arrival into their wedding...

The state of Goa recorded 61.38 lakh tourist arrivals between January and July 2026, with an overall growth of 0.08% compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest data of the Department of Tourism. The state welcomed 59.02 lakh domestic tourists and 2.36 lakh international during the first seven months of 2026. July 2026 recorded 6.94 lakh total tourist arrivals...

South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system four major airports including OR Tambo International, Cape Town International, King Shaka International and Lanseria International airports. The system was launched in the presence of President Cyril Ramaphosa and Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber. The system allows travellers to apply online...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed a three-hotel portfolio deal with Harilela Group, a Hong Kong-based hotel development and management company with a portfolio spanning across Asia and Europe. Under the franchise agreement, the 85-room The Hari London and 210-room The Hari Hong Kong will join IHG’s luxury & lifestyle collection brand, Vignette Collection, alongside the conversion of...

Air India announced that all its flights operating to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport will now operate from the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, at Bhogapuram, with the same airport code VTZ, effective August 17, 2026. The airline will continue to operate 14 weekly flights between Bhogapuram and Delhi offering customers convenient connectivity to key domestic...

Mumbai and Delhi remain Melbourne Convention Bureau’s key Indian markets as the destination strengthens trade engagement and targets further growth across the country, according to Joanna Garrie, Director, Corporate Meetings & Incentives (CMI), Melbourne Convention Bureau.

Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly flights on the Istanbul–Chengdu route on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while return flights from Chengdu to Istanbul will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new route will provide a direct connection between Chengdu, Türkiye, and Turkish Airlines' extensive global network.

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy shared that New Zealand reaches 3.7 million international visitor arrivals, and achieving the arrivals goal is a significant moment for Aotearoa New Zealand and reflects the strength of international demand for the destination.

Through the ‘Clean & Green Hampi’ campaign, the department aims to preserve the heritage character of Hampi while prioritising cleanliness, environmental conservation and an improved visitor experience. The Karnataka Tourism Department has directed officials to prepare an action plan for the 'Clean and Green Hampi' campaign to improve cleanliness, environmental conservation and visitor facilities