Asia Pacific (APAC) is emerging as one of the strongest growth drivers in global travel, supported by rising outbound demand from India and Southeast Asia, according to new data from Collinson International. The company has reported an 18 per cent year-on-year increase in visits to its airport lounges and travel experiences across APAC between January … Read more
In a significant policy push to strengthen India’s position in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape, the Union Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to establish independent, city-level convention promotion bureaus across the country beginning 2026. The proposed City MICE Bureaus will function as autonomous, professionally run bodies in collaboration with state … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its 2027–28 northern hemisphere winter deployment, rolling out more than 320 new sailings across the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, marking one of the cruise line’s most extensive seasonal schedules to date. The newly announced voyages form part of a wider release of over 370 itineraries across … Read more
As domestic travelers seek luxury experiences and international tourists return, Rajasthan is set to reinforce its position as a preferred destination for culture, luxury, and leisure. The domestic hotel sector is likely to report growth driven by average room rate (ARR) in the coming quarters. After a muted first half of the current fiscal year … Read more
In a major step towards strengthening science-driven and sustainable tourism, the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with Starscapes Experiences Pvt. Ltd., has established the district’s first dedicated Astronomical Observatory. The facility was inaugurated by Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Uttarakhand. The inauguration was attended by Ashish Kumar Bhatgain, District Magistrate, Pithoragarh; Kalpana Devlal, Mayor, … Read more
The Postcard Hotel has launched The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, a pioneering private wellness sanctuary in partnership with Sitaram Ayurveda, renowned for its 104-year heritage in Ayurvedic healing. Overlooking expansive reserve forests, the retreat is designed as an intimate space dedicated exclusively to well-being, inviting guests to pause, reflect, and restore their inner balance. Rooted in … Read more
BCD Travel has announced a multi-year global agreement with Delta Air Lines, establishing a long-term strategic partnership to enhance the corporate travel ecosystem. The collaboration reinforces both companies’ shared commitment to delivering innovation, premium service, and technology-driven value for clients and travelers worldwide. Under the new agreement, BCD Travel and Delta Air Lines will deepen … Read more
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. While astro-tourism is well established in the West, it is still emerging in India. This week, KNPTR hosted the two-day “Cosmic Kaziranga – Stargazing & Astro-guide Training … Read more
