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AAA Four Diamond Status for Ocean Riviera Paradise
The luxury beachfront resort Ocean Riviera Paradise has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Certification, placing it among an…
Travel Specialists Group Launches ‘Event Specialists’ to Focus on Tourism and Government Engagement
Travel Specialists Group has introduced a new vertical, Event Specialists, aimed at delivering specialised event consultancy services for tourism boards,…Char Dham Yatra 2026 Registration Begins; Pilgrimage to Start from April 19
Online registration for the Char Dham Yatra 2026 has commenced, enabling devotees to register through the official tourism portal and…
TIRUN Travel Marketing Launches ‘Second Sail’ Initiative to Help Women Re-enter Workforce
Marking International Women’s Day, TIRUN Travel Marketing has announced the launch of Second Sail, a career comeback initiative aimed at…Meliá Hotels International Enters Hungary with Opening of Hotel President Budapest
Meliá Hotels International has marked its entry into Hungary with the opening of Hotel President Budapest, which has joined the…
Conflict Escalation Near Sri Lanka Raises Security Concerns for Regional Travel
The ongoing conflict involving *Iran, *Israel and the United States has expanded into the Indian Ocean after an Iranian naval…Karnataka Tourism Society to Host B2B Roadshows in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad
The Karnataka Tourism Society will organise a series of destination promotion B2B roadshows in *Visakhapatnam, *Vijayawada and Hyderabad from March…
GuestEzee Introduces Integrated Contactless Check-In Platform for Hotels
Hospitality has always centred on experiences, but in today’s digital-first environment, the guest journey begins long before arrival. Modern travellers…Minor Hotels to Open Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane in Q2 2026
Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has announced the upcoming opening of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, a premium lifestyle hotel scheduled to…Safari Operations Resume at The Serai Bandipur & Kabini at 50% Capacity
Wildlife safaris have officially resumed for guests at The Serai Bandipur and The Serai Kabini, effective 22 February 2026, following the…
Spice Routes Reimagined: Meghalaya Takes Its Organic Story to Mumbai, Linking Agriculture with Experiential Travel
In a move that blends agriculture, culture and destination branding, Meghalaya brought its organic spice economy to the national spotlight…
Goa Tourism to Spotlight Evolving Destination Strategy at ITB Berlin
As the global travel industry prepares for one of its most influential trade gatherings, the Department of Tourism, Government of…DGCA Tightens Passenger Protection Norms with Revised Civil Aviation Requirement
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR), effective immediately, introducing stricter timelines…
ExpoInn Suites & Convention to Host Red Bull MotoJam India 2026
In a landmark development for Indeva Hotels & Resorts, its flagship property ExpoInn Suites & Convention has been confirmed as the…Jaipur, Udaipur Lead Holi Travel Surge as Agoda Reports Sharp Rise in Festive Bookings
As Holi approaches, festive travel is witnessing a sharp upswing, with digital travel platform Agoda reporting a significant rise in accommodation…
Meghalaya to Host Strawberry Festival 2026 Across Three Key Locations
The Government of Meghalaya is set to organise the Meghalaya Strawberry Festival 2026, a multi-location celebration of the State’s rapidly…
Southeast Asia Sees Diverging Tourism Trends Amid Shifting Travel Preferences
Tourism performance across Southeast Asia is showing contrasting trends, with certain destinations experiencing strong growth while others face temporary slowdowns.…
GSTC Issues First Global Framework on Animal Welfare in Tourism
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has released its first R4AWT Roundtable Report on Animal Welfare in Tourism, signalling a…
