Kashmira Sahu joins JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove as Director of Operations
JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Kashmira Sahu as Director of Operations. In this role, she will oversee all hotel functions, driving performance and enhancing guest experience across key operational touchpoints. With nearly two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Kashmira brings expertise from leading brands including Marriott...
India’s medical tourism market to reach USD 16.2 billion by 2030, may nearly double: Govt
According to 2025 figures, the top source countries for medical tourists include Bangladesh (3,25,127 arrivals), followed by Iraq (30,989), Uzbekistan (13,699), Somalia (11,506), Turkmenistan (10,231), Oman (9738), and Kenya (9,357).
Cabinet approves 3 multitracking projects across 19 districts to boost rail connectivity
The increased line capacity aims to enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects said to be in line with the Prime Minister Modiji’s vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive
Goa Tourism with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook launch Hampi Tour
The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook, has announced the launch of a specially curated Hampi Tour from May 1, 2026, offering travellers from Goa and beyond an immersive journey to Hampi, North Karnataka. The initiative is part of GTDC’s ongoing efforts to expand its portfolio of experiential travel offerings and provide curated...
PMML positions itself as Delhi’s new experiential tourism stop; eyes 1 million visitors with industry effort
Set in the heart of New Delhi at Teen Murti Marg, the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) emerges as a one-of-its-kind immersive institution on the global stage. Moving beyond the confines of a conventional archival space, PMML positions itself as a dynamic confluence of history, culture, and cutting-edge technology. It showcases the democratic journey of India through a modernistic..
ITA Airways launches direct flights between Houston and Rome
ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, launched the first-ever nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), opening up Italy to travellers from Houston and the surrounding region, and establishing a direct link between two major global cities. The new service expands the airline’s North American network to nine destinations...
Singapore Airlines partners with Starlink to deliver high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with Starlink to provide enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience to its customers from the first quarter of 2027. Starlink will introduce low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite‑based broadband service on board SIA’s Airbus A350-900 long‑haul (LH), A350-900 ultra‑long‑range (ULR), and A380 aircraft. With more than 10,000 satellites launched to low Earth orbit...
Vietjet’s Airport NEO supports Air India operations in Vietnam
Airport NEO Ground Services Company, evolved from Vietjet’s Ground Services Center (VJGS), has successfully handled Air India’s inaugural scheduled international flight to Hanoi at Noi Bai International Airport. Airport NEO now delivers a full suite of ground handling services for Air India’s flights to and from Hanoi, backed by rigorous safety and security standards...
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Garner Jagdalpur with United Hospitality Management
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Jagdalpur, marking the brand’s entry into the state of Chhattisgarh. The 117-key hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s trusted third-party management companies in India. Located in Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and set...
Delhi govt. hosts tourism stakeholders conference; preps for Master Tourism Policy 2026–2047
The conference was organised with an objective to present the Government of Delhi’s vision and to seek concrete policy pointers and actionable suggestions from stakeholders for strengthening tourism in the capital. To further strengthen Delhi’s positioning as a premier tourism destination, Delhi Tourism also signed four MoUs.
