NMIA digitally participates national DigiYatra rollout
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), Adani Airport Holdings Limited’s greenfield international gateway, recently digitally joined the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s nationwide DigiYatra rollout alongside five other airports across the country...
IATO plans for Europe roadshow; continues discussions, advocacy around inbound tourism growth
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) organised its luncheon meeting at The Hotel Park on February 19, 2026. The meeting brought together the stakeholders, and association members from across India to discuss the opportunities and challenges around the inbound tourism...
KTS concludes CONNECT – 2026 Bengaluru, stakeholder meet
The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, successfully hosted CONNECT – 2026 Bengaluru, a platform designed to foster dialogue, strengthen partnerships, and generate actionable ideas for advancing Karnataka’s tourism and hospitality sector...
Radisson marks debut in New Zealand with Radisson RED Auckland
Radisson RED Auckland has officially opened, marking the brand’s landmark arrival in Australasia and Radisson Hotel Group’s highly anticipated debut in New Zealand. Anchored in the heart of Auckland’s Arts District, the hotel infuses modern design, artistic energy and the country’s largest rooftop space into one of the city’s most creative precincts...
Air India & Lufthansa sign MoU to advance joint business partnership
Air India and Lufthansa Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing the framework for a joint business agreement between Air India's and Lufthansa Group’s carriers and subsidiaries, including Air India Express, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), and other affiliated airlines...
Tourism WA unveils second iteration of ‘Walking On A Dream’ campaign
Tourism Western Australia unveiled the second iteration of ‘Walking On A Dream’, its immersive global tourism brand. First launched by Tourism WA in 2022, the campaign is said to have played a key role in driving Western Australia’s tourism recovery, with WA welcoming just over one million international visitors in the year ending October 2025, surpassing the previous record of 996,000...
Saudia Group graduates over 1,000 aviation professionals; strengthens growth strategy
Saudia Group has graduated and integrated over 1,000 trainees into its aviation workforce, marking one of the largest cohorts completed and absorbed in a single year in the Group’s history. The milestone strengthens the Kingdom’s aviation talent pipeline in support of the National Aviation Strategy...
Pahalgam strengthens sustainable tourism drive across all tourist hotspots, riverbanks
The Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA) has imposed a complete ban on the use and carrying of polythene and other plastic items across all tourist destinations and environmentally sensitive zones falling under its jurisdiction. The order has come into force with immediate effect according to news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC)...
Jan & Feb 2026 records surge of 45-55% in flight searches T20 World Cup 2026 host cities: Wego
Wego, travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region), reports a significant increase in flight searches for cities hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The company’s data shows demand peaked in late 2025 and has remained strong into February 2026, as cricket fans plan travel for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8...
China announces Visa-Free Access For UK, Canada Citizens
China’s Foreign Ministry allowed Canadian and British tourists and business travellers to enter mainland visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. The policy will remain in effect until at least December 31, 2026. At present, most visitors must navigate a detailed visa application process costing about USD 140 (HKD 1,094.24) to visit mainland China, though Hong Kong, Macau and Hainan province...
