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Indian Hospitals Shift Focus from Middle East to New Markets Amid Conflict, ETTravelWorld
Indian hospital chains are turning to Southeast Asia, Africa and Central Asia for new patients as the conflict in the Middle East slows the flow of medical travelers from the region, industry executives and experts said. For Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals, HealthCare Global Enterprises and several other chains, the Middle East accounts for … Read more
TIRUN Travel Marketing Launches Initiative for Women Returning to Work, ETTravelWorld
TIRUN Travel Marketing has introduced ‘Second Sail’, a career comeback initiative designed to help women re-enter the workforce and build careers in the growing cruise tourism sector. Launched around International Women’s Day, the program targets women who have taken a break from their careers due to life transitions such as marriage, motherhood, relocation or caregiving … Read more
UNESCO and Royal Enfield launch 4th edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration in Himachal Pradesh, ETTravelWorld
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Royal Enfield have announced the fourth edition of The Great Himalayan Exploration, a collaborative motorcycling expedition dedicated to documenting and preserving the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of the Indian Himalayan region. This phase of the initiative will focus on five distinct ICH practices across Himachal … Read more
Antarctica21 unveils Magellan Discoverer, the Americas’ first hybrid-electric expedition Ship, ETTravelWorld
Antarctica21 has announced the launch of Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid-electric expedition cruise ship constructed in the Americas. Purpose-built in Chile for the company’s pioneering air-cruise model, the vessel will begin operations during the 2026–27 Antarctic season, with advance bookings available through 2028. At 94 meters in length, Magellan Discoverer will accommodate 76 guests across … Read more
Karnataka Resumes Tiger Safari Amid Human-Wildlife Conflict Debate, ETTravelWorld
Safari operations have resumed in Karnataka’s Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves following a temporary suspension, with the Forest Department reinstating services under reduced duration and capped vehicle numbers. The Karnataka Eco-Tourism Resorts Association (KETRA) has welcomed the phased reopening, calling it a constructive step toward restoring livelihoods while maintaining conservation safeguards. The temporary halt had … Read more
