Digital travel platform Agoda, in its latest report “Tailored to Win: Mastering Localisation to Capture Asia’s Travelers in Japan,” spotlights a key gap in Japan’s hospitality landscape, with only 34% of hotels having moved beyond basic localisation strategies. Among surveyed properties, 71% of hotels at early stages of localisation reported positive revenue outcomes, compared to all hotels...

Air India announced a new interline partnership with WestJet, Canada’s leading leisure carrier, to boost connectivity between India and North America beyond Toronto and Vancouver. The partnership enables single-ticket itineraries combining Air India and WestJet flights, offering smoother journeys, coordinated baggage handling, and simplified journeys for travellers.

The airline will introduce the Airbus A321LR twice daily to Mumbai and New Delhi, complementing twice daily wide-body services to each city.

Under the agreement, Emirates and Wesgro will collaborate on boosting travel from key growth markets including the GCC, Far East, India, and other mutually identified source markets, to promote the destination and encourage travellers to experience the abundance of natural, cultural and historical attractions.

Mammoth Lakes Tourism announced the appointment of Brian Wright as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter for the organisation and the Mammoth Lakes community. Wright’s appointment follows the departure of former President and CEO John Urdi and reflects a deliberate effort to ensure leadership aligned with the organisation’s long-term vision and the needs of...

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) announced the induction of a new fleet of electric airport passenger coaches from Tata Motors, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable, low‑emission airport operations across India. The first two electric coaches are being handed over to AISATS at the Tata Motors’ facility in Lucknow, in the presence of the...

This industry event will be hosted with the support of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Kandula Durgesh, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Cinematography, Ajay Jain, Special Chief Secretary (Tourism & Culture), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and Amrapali Kata, CEO, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority, have extended their cooperation to ensure the grand success of the convention.

Zostel report shows that destinations that were once a half-day detour are now the whole reason people book a trip. This change is increasingly visible in the numbers. 14.9% of all bookings, roughly 1 in every 7 trips, are now directed towards heritage locations, the highest share seen in the past three years.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh is said to be designed to offer a serene retreat for pilgrims, adventure seekers, and travelers seeking comfort in the heart of the world’s yoga capital.

As per a new report by WTTC & Chase Travel, the Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached a record USD 11.6 trillion. Of all regions, Asia-Pacific recorded the strongest expansion in Travel & Tourism GDP in 2025, with growth of 8.1%, driven by reopening momentum, rising international demand, and strong regional connectivity.