Miscellaneous

India’s Economic Engine Roars: GDP Hits 8.2% as Inflation Drops to Record Low
India’s economy is surging into the second half of the fiscal year with powerful, domestically driven momentum, reporting robust growth…
Localization is Key to Success: 99% of Hotels Report Higher Satisfaction Amidst Asia’s Tourism Boom
A new research report released by digital travel platform Agoda, titled Tailored to Win: Capturing Asia’s Tourism Boom, has issued…
AI Evolves Faster Than We Understand: Dr. Suborno Bose Calls for Essential Global Manifesto
Standing at the cusp of a new technological age, Dr. Suborno Bose, a prominent voice in education and technology, has…
AI Becomes India’s Preferred Travel Planner for 2026
Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of India’s strongest travel influencers for 2026. Agoda’s new report shows that Indian travellers…
India’s Largest Waterways Expansion: ₹6,000 Crore Investment Centered on Ganga, Varanasi
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has engineered an unprecedented surge in the expansion of Uttar Pradesh’s waterways network,…
India Expands Visa-on-Arrival to Nine Airports, Unlocking Seamless Access for UAE Nationals
India has significantly strengthened its travel and cultural ties with the UAE by expanding the Visa on Arrival (VoA) facility for…
Domestic Travel Surges as Indians Rediscover Hidden Gems in 2026
India’s travel landscape is entering a new chapter, with domestic tourism set for astrong upswing in 2026. According to Agoda’s…
PATA Nepal, NMB Bank and VISA JoinForces to Drive Digital Paymentsin Tourism Sector
Nepal took a significant step toward strengthening its digital tourism infrastructuretoday as the PATA Nepal Chapter, NMB Bank Ltd., and…
Centre pushes for direct FPO–hotel partnerships to boost farmer income, ensure premium supply
Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri DeveshChaturvedi today called on India’s hospitality industry to establish direct, long-termprocurement partnerships…
Meghalaya completes first feature film under Film Tourism Policy2025
Shillong: Meghalaya has achieved a key milestone with the completion of its firstfull-length feature film under the Meghalaya Film Tourism…
Int2Cruises Launches ‘Sail The World Sale’; Offers Savings Up to ₹50,000 on Global Cruise Holidays
Int2Cruises, Asia’s leading cruise-first online travel platform, has announced the launch of its ‘Sail The World Sale’, billed as the…
Avenue 18 Case Exposes Administrative Rift Over Enforcing the Law
In a surprising turn of events, contradictory statements between the District Magistrate’s Office and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Yamkeshwar…
Donald Trump Jr Visits Taj Mahal; Heads to Udaipur for High-Profile Wedding
Donald Trump Jr, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, made a brief visit to the Taj Mahal on Thursday,…
Indian Travel & Tourism Industry Seeks Stronger Global Promotion and Policy Simplification
Indian tourism stakeholders at a recent interaction raised concerns over India’s limited global promotion, fragmented branding, and complex taxation structure—issues…
Former Mauritius Tourism Head Vivek Anand Joins Europa Media in Key Leadership Role
Vivek Anand, widely recognised for his impactful tenure as *Head of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) in India, has stepped…
Slovakia Assigns Global Visa Processing to VFS Global for 83 Countries
Slovakia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has signed a five-year agreement appointing VFS Global to handle its worldwide visa…
Oceania Cruises Christens New Luxury Ship ‘Oceania Allura’ in Miami
Oceania Cruises has officially welcomed its newest luxury ship, Oceania Allura, with a grand pierside christening ceremony in Miami. In…
Prashant Chaudhary to Lead India’s New Push in Indo-Russia Trade as President of the Russian-Indian Trade House
India and Russia took a decisive step forward in strengthening their economic partnership with the formal establishment of the Russian-Indian…



















