Global adventure tourism market to hit USD 2 trillion by 2032: Report
According to a report released by Allied Market Research, the global adventure tourism market size was valued at USD 324.9 billion in 2022, and is expected to hit USD 2 trillion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 19.5% from 2023 to 2032. Australia, New Zealand, and India are said to be few of the most popular travel destinations owing to their great landscapes, good food, and accommodation facilities.
Railway Minister Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru–Mumbai express train
The Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off an express train between Bengaluru – Mumbai, marking a major step in strengthening connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. Minister Vaishnaw stated that long-pending demands of South & North Karnataka are now being fulfilled. Further, he announced that the Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai is...
Miraval The Red Sea debuts on Shura Island in Saudi
Miraval The Red Sea marks its debut in Saudi on Shura Island, marking the wellness brand’s first property outside the United States. The opening reinforces The Red Sea’s positioning as a destination focused on immersive, experience-led travel. The adults-only retreat features 180 rooms, suites, and villas designed around mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and rest, offering guests...
Marriott Bonvoy expands ICC partnership ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup
Marriott Bonvoy has announced an expansion of its global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to include the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, offering exclusive access to the tournament taking place in England in June and July.
Celestyal Cruises appoints ClickMyCruise as India representative
Celestyal features sailings across the Greek Islands, Eastern Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf, popularly for Indian travellers looking for shorter, destination-led cruise holidays. Its three, four, seven and fourteen-night itineraries are said to be particularly suited for travellers wanting to combine cruises with larger Europe or Middle East holidays.
Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges debuts in Phong Nha
Developed in alignment with IFC’s Building Resilience Index (BRI), the retreat features elevated bamboo bridges rising above historic flood levels, glamping structures said to adapt to water movement, and architecture shaped from reclaimed timber and ventilated platforms. The 30 eco tented lodges are nestled across the terrain in clusters, each framed by a canopy of indigenous planting.
IntrCity SmartBus sees 35% jump in summer travel demand; reports strong domestic tourism
The company has also observed a strong increase in travel intent following recent conversations around prioritising domestic tourism and avoiding discretionary international travel. Over the past few days alone, the platform has recorded a nearly 42-45% increase in searches across several high-demand routes, signalling stronger momentum for domestic leisure travel in the coming weeks.
India’s hotel investment market surges 67% to USD 567 Mn in 2025: JLL report
India’s hospitality sector said to demonstrate exceptional momentum in 2025, with hotel investments reaching approximately USD 567 million across 28 transactions, a 67% increase from the USD 340 million recorded in 2024. This surge reflects robust investor confidence in India’s tourism infrastructure and the sector's fundamental strength across multiple market tiers.
FLY91 boosts Pune & Goa connection to cater to summer travel rush
The flight is in addition to the airline’s existing daily service on the route on weekdays and has been introduced to cater to the seasonal rise in passenger movement during the peak summer travel period. The airline already operates double dailies on weekends.
Uzbekistan bets big on India with aviation, infrastructure & trade push
As part of its long-term growth strategy, Uzbekistan is intensifying its focus on India. To boost the outreach in India, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in India, hosted a trade roadshow at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, on May 13, 2026. The event capped a series of successful roadshows previously held in...
