Scheduled Charter arrivals by Nordwind Airlines and Fly Arystan boost international tourist inflow to Goa
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, remains committed to enhancing international connectivity, diversifying source markets, and positioning Goa as a year-round destination through focused and strategic tourism initiatives.
Over 107,000 travellers from ASEAN visit Nepal ahead of 2026 Tourism Year
The program was chaired by Mukunda Niraula, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. The chief guest at the ceremony was Anil Kumar Sinha, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, and the distinguished guest was Shraddha Shrestha, the Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens.
Visit Malaysia 2026 officially launched with nationwide celebrations
Through the VM2026 campaign, Malaysia aims to attract 43 million international visitors in 2026, aligning with ongoing efforts to strengthen the tourism sector as a key driver of the nation’s economic growth.
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel unveils newly refurbished north wing guest rooms
All guest rooms and suites now boast light and refreshing interiors, guest friendly lighting & temperature controls, upgraded smart TVs, modern and stylish ensuite bathrooms, complete with walk-in rain shower.
Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels expands footprint with new Regenta signing in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
The hotel is scheduled to open by December 2029.
Emirates flags busy week of travel from Jan 2 – Jan 5
Emirates encourages all passengers to encourage to preselect their seats and ensure all documents are valid for travel.
Hyatt completes USD 2.0 bln sale of Playa’s Owned Real Estate portfolio to Tortuga
Sale of Real Estate Achieves a Fully Asset-Light Transaction of Playa
Telangana must surpass India’s top tourism states: Jupally Krishna Rao
Telangana is aiming to position itself as a benchmark for tourism innovation and quality in India, according to Jupally Krishna Rao, Minister for Tourism and Culture of Telangana. Addressing a recent public gathering, the minister said the state has the potential to emerge as a global tourism hub by leveraging its existing strengths rather than reinventing its identity.
Indian Railways launches Vande Bharat sleeper for Guwahati - Howrah route
The train will have 16 coaches, including 11 three-tier AC coaches, 4 two-tier AC coaches, and 1 first-class AC coach, with a total capacity of around 823 passengers.
STAAH reveals 2025’s top 10 booking channels in India
The insights are drawn from STAAH’s network of partner properties and the booking data processed between January and December 2025. This year’s list said to reflect a continued rise in domestic travel demand, the influence of value-driven consumers, and the growing popularity of direct booking tools.
