The Uttarakhand Government is preparing to develop an Integrated Tourism City at Patwadangar in Nainital and a Spiritual Economic Zone (SEZ) at Bilkedar in Srinagar tehsil. The strategic initiative aims to strengthen tourism economy and promote spiritual tourism. The projects aim to attract private investment, improve tourism infrastructure, generate employment and position Uttarakhand...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Green Rock LLC announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, which will mark the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia. The agreement was commemorated during a ceremony in Dilijan, attended by representatives from the Government of Armenia, Hyatt and Green Rock...

Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on July 27, 2026, has approved an proposed INR 31.80 crore action plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposals were aimed at strengthening tourism, cultural infrastructure and heritage conservation across Kanpur division, with a focus on developing religious destinations, improving visitor amenities and preserving the...

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and strengthen tourism across Maharashtra together. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. Representing MTDC were Neelesh R. Gatne, IAS, Managing Director; Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, General Manager...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) introduces Vignette Collection to Italy with the opening of The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Pacini Group. Strategically located, the 30-room property is now open, and is the latest addition to IHG’s first collection brand underscoring IHG's commitment to strengthening its portfolio in Italy, while leveraging Pacini Group's...

Air India and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote India as a premier global tourism destination and strengthening India’s position as a key aviation and transit hub. The MoU establishes a framework for coordinated initiatives across tourism marketing, destination storytelling, trade engagement...

The West Bengal government has announced a strategic expansion of its wildlife and eco-tourism portfolio, approving a 4,500-hectare Conservation Reserve in the Kotshila-Jhalda range of Purulia and advancing development of the 1,000-acre Jhargram Tiger Safari. These initiatives are designed to strengthen wildlife conservation, generate livelihood opportunities for local communities...

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised the 15th International Heritage Tourism Conclave (IHTC) on July 24, 2026, at the Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad. The conclave was supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; State tourism boards including Telangana Tourism, Jharkhand Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Rajasthan Tourism and Tamil Nadu Tourism..

Etihad Airways and Africa World Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership spanning codeshare and interline cooperation and frequent flyer programmes. The agreement, signed in Accra, sets out a framework for the two airlines to connect their networks. Once implemented, it will allow Etihad guests to travel on a single ticket beyond Accra onto..

Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of two all-inclusive resort agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, Spanish hospitality company. Signed on July 22 in Barcelona, the agreements include a Marriott Hotels All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reinforcing Marriott’s continued expansion...