Air New Zealand is strengthening connections between India and New Zealand, with increased capacity and improved access via Singapore. This includes a new Singapore-Christchurch route, which complements Air New Zealand’s existing Auckland-Singapore route and is part of a broader capacity increase over the peak season that will be announced later in the month.

Sandals Resorts International has announced a major investment programme across three of its Jamaica properties as the company prepares for the reopening of Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast ahead of the Winter 2026 travel season. The development supports the destination’s broader efforts to strengthen its hospitality offerings and long-term tourism...

Etihad Airways will increase its Airbus A380 service to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to double-daily this summer, expanding the route to triple-daily overall. From July 1, airline’s expanded Paris schedule will include two daily Airbus A380 services departing Zayed Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) at morning and afternoon departure times designed for both business and leisure...

Among the mountain excursions and panoramic rail experiences now available are Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe, Gornergrat, Pilatus, Titlis, Schilthorn, Glacier 3000, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Rigi, Säntis, Chäserrugg and Brienzer Rothorn, alongside scenic mountain destinations and rail experiences including Grindelwald First, Harder Kulm, Schynige Platte, Rochers-de-Naye, Stanserhorn, Stoos...

Marking its continued expansion across the Eastern Himalayan region, Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced Rungkhung Village Resort, a boutique retreat in Dirang under The Signature Collection.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry to ensure that future growth is supported by cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability. IATA’s long-term passenger traffic outlook for Egypt shows that in...

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India organised the seminar on May 18, 2026, at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, global experts, expedition leaders and adventure tourism stakeholders to discuss safety, sustainability and global best practices in the sector.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd. for InterContinental Resort Jaipur Achrol. Scheduled to open in early 2030, the 225-key luxury resort aims to boost the company’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth leisure destinations.

Morocco is aiming to strengthen its position in the Indian market through MNTO’s 'Kingdom of light Showcase' roadshow, which concluded across Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The event aimed to showcase Morocco's diverse leisure tourism offerings, with 14 delegates from Morocco engaged in dialogue with over 300 travel trade professionals across four cities.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) officially launched the PATA Micro-credential Programme, a new global learning initiative that aims to empower tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific with practical, industry-driven skills at PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026). The programme consists of short courses developed by two of PATA members, namely EarthCheck and The Sigmund Project...