Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and travel-related challenges, India has continued to demonstrate strong demand for Virginia, emerging as the destination’s second-largest international source market, according to Heidi Johannesen, Managing Director, Global Markets, Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Air India will launch the direct flight services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this strategic expansion through post on X and shared that it marks a significant milestone in positioning Guwahati as a pivotal travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia...

With Uttar Pradesh witnessing record tourist arrivals and growing demand for affordable accommodation, the state government has amended its Bed & Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025 to encourage greater participation in the hospitality sector. The revised policy allows registered units to offer up to eight rooms and introduces an online self-renewal facility for operators...

Zostel Homes across Shimla recorded a 76% year-on-year jump in bookings this June. Destinations including Srinagar, Tirthan Valley, and Gangtok have seen close to 95% incremental growth in footfall compared to the same period last year. Overall mountain bookings across the Zostel network are up 7% to 9% year on year, and perhaps the most telling detail in the entire dataset: nearly 48% of...

Scheduled to open in early 2030, Holiday Inn Mathura will offer 115 rooms and suites, three dining venues including an all-day dining restaurant, bar and lobby lounge, as well as meeting and event facilities across five venues, including a ballroom. The hotel will also feature a fitness centre and swimming pool.

Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, will launch direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo, offering seamless access to the island nation in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Effective June 19, 2026, the airline will operate flights three times a week. The direct service will operate between Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad and Bandaranaike...

According to online reports, under the revised fee structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, representing a five-fold increase. In Indian currency, the fee will increase from approximately INR 1,750 to INR 8,752. Meanwhile, fees for multiple-entry visas will also climb sharply, from JPY 6,000 to JPY 30,000.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has completed 12 years of operations, marking a milestone in its evolution from a regional hospitality company into a national hotel management platform with more than 4,000 operational and under-development keys across over 41 destinations in India. The company has a portfolio of 45 operational hotels and resorts spanning business destinations, leisure markets...

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia from August 1, 2026, with service on the Doha (DOH)–Philadelphia (PHL) and Philadelphia (PHL)–Doha (DOH) routes, extending the airline’s North American network to a total of 14 destinations with 11 destinations alone in the U.S., further strengthening its connectivity for travellers across...