China says in close communication with India to resume direct flights

China has confirmed close communication with India to resume direct flights, suspended for five years due to COVID-19 and border tensions. Discussions...

Hotel Association of India launches structured industry mentoring programme for hospitality leaders

The Hotel Association of India (HAI) has launched a structured mentorship initiative aimed at developing 100,000 hospitality leaders by 2047. Designed...

StampMyVisa acquires Teleport to expand digital visa services in South India

StampMyVisa has acquired Teleport, a travel tech startup backed by prominent Indian founders including CRED's Kunal Shah, to strengthen its presence ...

Visiting London? You may need to start paying a tourist tax

Britain's finance minister considers tourist tax to boost revenue. London is a top global destination but lacks hotel taxes unlike other major cities....

Abu Dhabi Airports sees 13% passenger growth in H1 2025

Abu Dhabi Airports recorded a 13.1 per cent year-on-year rise in passenger traffic in H1 2025, welcoming 15.8 million travellers. Growth was driven by...

Tourism tracker to monitor inflow of tourists in Prayagraj

Following the Mahakumbh success, the Uttar Pradesh government is developing Prayagraj as a 'City of Temple Corridor' to boost religious tourism. A tou...

Dubai airport to welcome 3.6 million guests during back-to-school peak travel period

Between 13 and 25 August 2025, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to handle over 3.6 million passengers as families return from holidays and stu...

Adani Digital Labs launches new digital services to enhance passenger experience at Adani airports

Adani Digital Labs (ADL), the technology division of Adani Airport Holdings, has introduced a range of digital-first initiatives, including Adani Rewa...

The Fern Hotels & Resorts expands 'Series by Marriott' with strong owner interest

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Marriott International, has reported rapid growth for its new 'Series by Marriott' brand in India. ...

CIIEHL hospitality diploma becomes first international course recognised under India's skilling framework

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland have formally launched the VET by EHL Advance Diploma unde...

Tourism more powerful than diplomacy in global connect: EAM Jaishankar at FAITH Conclave

Speaking in New Delhi, Jaishankar revealed that Prime Minister Modi has established Tourism, Trade, and Technology as the "3T framework" - a new...

Indian Railways announces 20% fare rebate on return leg of festive round-trip packages

Indian Railways is offering a 20 percent discount on return tickets. This applies to round-trip packages during the Diwali and Chhath festivals. Booki...