Sri Lanka has announced a free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) facility for travellers from 40 countries, including India, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and simplifying entry procedures for international visitors. The new policy will come into effect from May 25, 2026.

A conversation with Nopparat Aumpa, SAVP & General Manager, Banyan Tree Bangkok

Aimed at providing relief for travellers heading to the popular hill station of Kodaikanal, the Dindigul district administration on Monday announced free entry for tourists to all prominent attractions under the control of the Forest Department until (May 31).

BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) announced that it has agreed to purchase and leaseback a further three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to existing customer Akasa Air (“Akasa”) on long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP1B engines, and all are scheduled for delivery by end-2026.  “Following our successful transaction last November...

The speculation comes amid Thailand’s ongoing review of its tourism and immigration policies for foreign visitors. This also shows the government now prioritising “quality” over volume tourism.

According to online reports, in a move aimed at transforming tea from an everyday household drink into a deeper cultural and sensory experience, Amchong Tea Estate has introduced “Amchong Leaf”, said to be India’s first dedicated tea experience hub.

Malaysia Airlines marks the arrival of its Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the fourth of the type delivered to the airline this year and also represents the 200th Boeing aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines in its history.

The Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) in collaboration with the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board concluded a virtual product presentation in collaboration with on May 21, 2026. The event was an initiative under the GAEHP EXCLUSIVE: SKILL ENHANCEMENT SERIES 2026, and was attended by over 100 leading travel agents...

Maharashtra is set to introduce India’s first submarine tourism project off the Sindhudurg coast, in a significant move aimed at strengthening the state’s marine and adventure tourism offerings. As part of the initiative, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), in collaboration with M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)...

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited reported strong quarterly performance driven by sustained revenue growth, healthy profitability, and continued progress on the integration of Sojern. The quarter reflected continued momentum across RateGain’s AI-led platform strategy as the company expanded its global customer footprint and strengthened its capabilities across traveler acquisition...