Air Canada prepares to welcome 2.3+ Mn customers onboard this holiday season
Beyond the holiday season, Air Canada is looking forward to an exciting 2026, with new routes connecting customers to even more destinations, new aircraft featuring redesigned cabins for elevated comfort, and a range of new customer-focused products and services designed to make every journey smoother and more enjoyable.
Marriott Int inks deal with Sugee group to develop the Goa Marriott Manohar International Airport Hotel
Anticipated to open in 2030, this new hotel is set to deliver the perfect blend of service and hospitality to one of India’s most beautiful beachfront destinations.
Royal Jordanian Airlines strengthens India-Jordan connectivity amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Amman
The visit has also renewed global attention on Jordan as a compelling tourism destination, driving increased interest among Indian travellers.
Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings announce agreement to bring EDITION to Cape Town’s Iconic Waterfront
Featuring 142 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites and world-class dining experiences, including a signature rooftop bar, along with a spa, pool and meeting and event facilities
Hilton expands footprint with LXR Hotels & Resorts in Turks and Caicos with AMARIS Grace Bay
Slated to open in 2028, the bespoke luxury resort and branded residences will showcase refined design, authentic character, and a commitment to sustainable elegance in the heart of the Caribbean
Currency-driven travel planning lifts last-minute intl. bookings by 30%; Dubai, Vietnam emerge festive favourites: Report
Currency-aware planning drives nearly 30% rise in last-minute international bookings; Dubai and Vietnam lead festive trips. Over 65% of bookings are for holidays under five days.
DXB and DWC boost winter schedules with new routes
One of the sharpest rises this season is coming from Saudi Arabia. which is already DXB’s second-largest country market at 7.8% of total passengers as of October year-to-date. Combined traffic from Saudi Arabia reached 6.3 million across DXB and DWC, up 1.3% year-on-year, with DWC recording a standout increase of 459% to 173,000 passengers.
Türkiye Secures UNESCO listing for its Antep İşi Embroidery at the 20th intergovernmental committee meeting
This inscription brings Türkiye’s total number of elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists to 32, including 14 multinational files developed in collaboration with countries that share common cultural histories.
Utah strengthens ties with India through first-ever “Reverse Mission” initiative
Spanning from the red rocks of Southern Utah to the majestic peaks of the North, the mission fostered over 320 one-on-one business meetings and countless shared experiences across six key destinations — Zion National Park Area, Bryce Canyon National Park Area, Kanab, Bluff, Moab, and Salt Lake City.
‘Noctourism’ now India’s Travel Word of the Year; research shows spike in Calmcations, Microcations
From mindful ‘Calmcations’ to workplace ‘Frolleagues’, new vocabulary reveals how Indians are reshaping the way they explore the world.
