Padi launches global ambassadiver summit on great barrier reef indian representatives aakash malhotra and shaan singh to participate, ETTravelWorld

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef later this year.Hosted in partnership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Tourism and Events Queensland, Neuro and Garmin, the summit will take place … Read more

Karnataka eyes cruise beach tourism push under coastal malnad policy, ETTravelWorld

Image credit – Istock The state is drafting a comprehensive ‘Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026’ to unlock the region’s tourism potential, Minister KJ George’s office said on Friday.The policy will focus on cruise tourism, beach tourism and world-class visitor infrastructure.The proposed policy covers six districts across the coastal and Malnad regions.The minister chaired a meeting … Read more

Booking com strengthens india b2b play as business travel shifts towards ai and seamless experiences, ETTravelWorld

India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem and over 63 million MSMEs are emerging as the next frontier for managed corporate travel, prompting Booking. com to deepen its business travel proposition with a suite of India-specific enhancements designed to simplify travel management while balancing employee flexibility and organizational control.The online travel platform has rolled out new features … Read more

The Rise of Wellness Tourism in India, ETTravelWorld

Luxury hospitality has spent decades competing over the visible—larger suites, finer dining, infinity pools and personalized butler service. Increasingly, however, the industry’s most valuable offering is becoming something far less tangible: the ability to help guests slow down. Across India’s luxury hospitality sector, wellness is gradually moving beyond the confines of the spa and emerging … Read more

India Emerges as a Leading Global Medical Tourism Destination, ETTravelWorld

Image credit – PEXELS India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favorable government policies, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking. The report, titled India Hospitals: Scaling Capacity to Meet Rising Healthcare Demand, highlighted that the country’s healthcare sector … Read more

Waterways Leisure Tourism Raises ₹263.25 Crore Ahead of IPO Launch, ETTravelWorld

Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has raised INR 263.25 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), which opens for public subscription on June 23, 2026. According to a filing with the stock exchanges, the company allotted 3,258,045 equity shares to anchor investors at INR 808 per share. The anchor … Read more

Surge in Mountain Travel Among Indians as Zostel Reports Record Growth During Monsoon Season, ETTravelWorld

Mountain destinations across India witnessed a significant rise in traveler demand this June, with booking patterns indicating a shift in how Indians are approaching monsoon travel, according to data released by Zostel. The hostel and experiential accommodation brand reported a 76 per cent year-on-year increase in bookings at its Zostel Homes properties in Shimla during … Read more

Experience-Led Travel Trends Among Indian Monsoon Travellers in 2026, ETTravelWorld

Indian travelers are redefining monsoon travel by prioritizing experiences over destinations, according to new accommodation search data from Booking.com. Reflecting the platform’s Travel Predictions 2026 theme, the “Era of You”, travelers are increasingly selecting destinations that align with their personal interests, lifestyles and travel aspirations. While Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi remain among the most … Read more

The Solo Travel Revolution, ETTravelWorld

A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. The traditional image of the Indian holiday, a large or multi-generational family affair or a couple’s retreat, is being swiftly rewritten by a new demographic: the solo female traveller. Driven by early financial independence, the will to explore places, and the changing family structure, … Read more