Sara Consulting Services expands portfolio with three new brands in Finland
Sara Consulting Services announced the addition of Halo Igloos Rovaniemi, Arcora Boutique Hotel & Villas, and Wilderness Hotels, Finland to its expanding portfolio. These distinguished Finnish Lapland brands represent some of the region’s new Arctic experiences, combining premium accommodation, pristine nature, and authentic Lapland traditions. This strategic expansion further strengthens...
ITC Hotels to expand in the North-East with 90-key Fortune Select, Guwahati
ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a 90-room Fortune Select in Guwahati, Assam. This agreement accelerates the company’s expansion into India’s high-growth markets, establishing its premier presence in Guwahati, a premier city and a primary gateway for regional commerce and travel in the Northeast....
Ryanair adds 4th aircraft in Bratislava for W2026 4 new routes; records 125% traffic growth
Ryanair announced a record W2026 schedule at Bratislava, with 23 routes including 4 new routes to Paphos, Tirana, Turin, and Warsaw, delivering 125% traffic growth to over 2.2 million passengers per annum. To support this record W2026 schedule, Ryanair will add a 4th based B737 aircraft in Bratislava from Oct 2026 – a USD 400 million investment supporting over 1,600 local jobs...
Himachal Governor pushes for religious tourism circuit development
Emphasising the spiritual and tourism potential of Himachal Pradesh, Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday called for the creation of a dedicated and well-structured religious tourism circuit for the state, aimed at connecting temples, Shakti Peeths, monasteries and sacred destinations through better infrastructure.
PATA Youth Symposium concludes in Korea to empower the next generation of tourism leaders
The first PATA Youth Symposium of the year was organised at Lahan Hotel, Pohang, Korea (ROK), on May 11, 2026. The event held on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 welcomed students, young professionals, and tourism industry leaders. It was supported by Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Organization (GCTO), Pohang City, and PATA Thailand Chapter...
Rajasthan unveils ‘Rajasthan in Summer’ campaign to drive year-round tourism
Rajasthan Tourism unveils its new “Rajasthan in Summer” campaign as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s positioning as a year-round travel destination. Through the initiative, the tourism department aims to showcase the distinctive experiences and cultural immersion that the summer season offers across the state.
Agoda & Philippines DOT partner to boost tourism
Agoda and the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) announced a strategic partnership to promote Philippine tourism, while advance workforce development, strengthen sustainable tourism practices, and enable data‑driven policy and marketing collaboration.
Thomas Cook India & Atlys integrate forex services into visa application process
The partnership aims to simplify access to foreign exchange by integrating Thomas Cook India’s offerings into the visa application journey on Atlys. Customers applying for international visas will now be able to opt for forex and seamlessly connect with Thomas Cook India to avail with a visa-backed forex card or foreign currency.
Tanzania records 2.4 Mn international arrivals in 2025; India among top 6 markets
As Indian travellers increasingly seek immersive, wellness-focused and nature-driven holidays, Tanzania is witnessing growing traction from the Indian market. In an exclusive interaction with T3, Rajiv Desai, CEO, Swahili Safaris, Coordinator Tanzania Tourism in India, shared insights into Tanzania’s evolving positioning in India, and more.
TravClan named India PSA for StarDream Cruises
TravClan, has been appointed as the Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) for StarDream Cruises in India. The partnership aims to strengthen and modernise cruise distribution across the Indian travel trade ecosystem by making cruise products more accessible, scalable, and easier to sell for travel agents across the country.
