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IITM Bengaluru 2026 opens with over 850 exhibitors from India and overseas

July 24, 2026

Featuring over 850 exhibitors representing more than 25 international destinations and over 25 Indian states, and showcasing travel offerings across leisure, luxury, adventure, wellness, pilgrimage, cruises, hospitality, travel technology and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and...

Akasa Air adds Jaipur to network with daily flights from Mumbai, Bengaluru

July 23, 2026

Expanding its presence in Rajasthan, Akasa Air, the latest low-cost entrant to the Indian aviation industry, will launch daily direct flights from Jaipur to Mumbai and Bengaluru from October 11, making the Pink City its second destination in the state and strengthening domestic c...

Goa to launch ‘Ekadasha Teertha Yatra’ on July 24

July 23, 2026

The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will launch the ‘Ekadasha Teertha Yatra’ on July 24, from Shree Mahaganapati Temple in Khandola, marking a significant step towards strengthening spiritual tourism in the State. In a press statement, the tourism board says that ...

Rann Utsav-Tent City returns to Dhordo from November 1

July 22, 2026

Returning to Gujarat from November 1, Rann Utsav-Tent City will bring together Kutch’s rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, regional cuisine, desert experiences and curated excursions, while offering travellers an extended itinerary to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of D...

Tourism Ministry sanctions INR 57 billion for 117 projects across India

July 22, 2026

Expanding tourism infrastructure across the country, the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 117 projects worth INR 57 billion over the past two years, with funding spread across states and Union Territories under six central schemes supporting destination development, connectivit...

Antara Cruises to invest INR 5 billion to expand Brahmaputra River cruises

July 21, 2026

River cruise operator Antara Cruises is set to invest more than INR 5 billion over the next five years to expand luxury cruising on the Brahmaputra, introducing four new vessels and supporting tourism infrastructure across Assam. In a press statement, the company says that the ...

Mayfair Elixir signs luxury retreat in UNESCO World Heritage Site Santiniketan

July 17, 2026

Expanding its footprint in eastern India, Mayfair Elixir, the growth and expansion arm of Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, has signed a luxury retreat in Santiniketan, West Bengal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the property slated to open in FY2028-29 as the group’s fifth...

Andhra Pradesh to become India’s first AI-powered tourism state

July 10, 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a three-year agreement with Explurger, a social media app for explorers and travellers to deploy its multilingual conversational platform, NiVU AI, at more than 100 tourist destinations, making the state the first in India to introduce AI-...

Ladakh records 43 pc rise in June tourist arrivals

July 10, 2026

With Israel retaining its position as Ladakh’s largest international source market, the Union Territory recorded a 43.48 pc increase in tourist arrivals in June, while foreign visitor numbers rose 99.46 pc, reflecting stronger demand from both domestic and overseas travelle...

Mizoram government partners Polo Hotels for first five-star hotel

July 9, 2026

Polo Hotels and Resorts, a leading luxury hospitality firm based in Northeast India, has entered Mizoram after signing a concession agreement with the Government of Mizoram to redevelop the Chaltlang Tourist Lodge in Aizawl into a premium hotel under the Public-Private Partnershi...

The Mor Stays expands footprint in Mathura with Hotel Sheetal Regency

July 9, 2026

Strengthening its presence in India’s fast-growing spiritual tourism segment, Indeva Hotels & Resorts, an Indian hospitality firm, has signed Hotel Sheetal Regency in Mathura under its midscale brand, the Mor Stays. Located near Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, the property wi...

MakeMyTrip launches OneCircle global rewards programme

July 7, 2026

In a move to make every stay more rewarding for travellers while helping accommodation partners drive repeat business, Online Travel Agency MakeMyTrip has launched OneCircle, a loyalty programme bringing that enables travellers gain up to 10 pc of money spent for booking accommod...