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...

Once open, the property is expected to become Hilton’s third hotel in the city, following the recently opened Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa and the upcoming Hilton Hyderabad Gachibowli, while also marking the company’s first Hilton Garden Inn in Hyderabad. Expected to open in 2028, the new property is being developed by Fairmount and Friends LLP, part of the Fairmount Group.

The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localisation in 2026 Digital travel platform Agoda highlights that the combination of a rising middle class and changing travel habits across Asia is creating new revenue opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry, among other trends. Drawing on recent industry indicators and search trends...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new hotel in Amritsar, further strengthening the group’s presence across key spiritual and leisure destinations in India. The hotel is scheduled to become operational by June 2026. Speaking on the new agreement, Pushpendra Bansal, COO, of Lords Hotels & Resorts, said, “Amritsar is one of India’s most important spiritual and tourism...

IATO Executive Committee has appointed K. Vijay Mohan as Co-Chairman for the IATO Andhra Pradesh Chapter with effect from May 8, 2026. Mohan has been associated with the tourism industry since 1998. With his vast experience of 28 years, IATO expects his contribution towards strengthening the association and expanding its membership base in Andhra Pradesh....

India continues to remain a key growth market for Scoot, with the Singapore-based low-cost carrier witnessing strong outbound demand in 2025 and rising interest among Indian travellers for unique and lesser-explored destinations across Southeast Asia.

The San Francisco Travel Association (SF Travel), the official destination marketing organisation for the City and County of San Francisco, released its 2026 tourism forecast and 2025 visitor impact results. San Francisco is projected to welcome 24.2 million visitors in 2026, with visitor spending reaching USD 9.9 billion, exceeding the city’s 2019 record of USD 9.6 billion...