Courchevel is set to showcase alpine luxury to India through an exclusive four-city roadshow in collaboration with One Rep Global. The showcase is set to begin in Bangalore on September 15, followed by Ahmedabad on September 16, New Delhi on September 18, and conclude in Mumbai on September 19.

The codeshare partnership enables cooperation between the two carriers on trunk routes between Kazakhstan and India, covering Air Astana routes operated between Almaty and Delhi, and Almaty and Mumbai. With this, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Air Astana’s flights to and from India.

Today’s Indian traveller is driven by a desire for meaningful connection. This is a behavioural shift that's redefining what a journey is, whether it's for the 68% of Gen Z planning solo trips to recharge or the 92% of Gen Z parents covering vacation costs for their families. They are balancing the thrill of discovery with the comfort of companionship.

The arrivals were 33 million more than in the same period of 2024. The growth is about 4% above pre-pandemic levels. Some of the highest growth rates among large destinations in H1 2025 were recorded by Japan and Vietnam (+21%), the Republic of Korea (+15%), Morocco (+19%), among others.

According to MakeMyTrip’s Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25*, accommodation bookings across 56 pilgrimage destinations grew by 19% in FY24-25. The pilgrimage travel trends highlight broad-based momentum, with 34 destinations recording double-digit growth and 15 destinations growing by over 25%, underscoring how spiritual journeys are becoming a powerful driver of travel demand.

For the first time, the Directorate of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, has invited proposals from investors to develop and operate farm stay accommodations across the state. This new initiative aims to position Uttar Pradesh as India’s agri-tourism pioneer, creating immersive rural tourism experiences that celebrate farming life, village culture, and countryside hospitality.

These include The Oberoi New Delhi, Pullman Aerocity, Alila Diwa Goa, Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, and Heritage Village Manesar. New additions to the platform feature properties in key Indian and South Asian markets such as Hilton Kathmandu, Leela Gandhinagar, Grand Hyatt Gurgaon and Fairmont Mumbai.

The airline will now deploy modern wide-body aircraft, including the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, to meet the growing demand for travel between India and Vietnam.

Located just off Bohol Island, the South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao offers 188 guest rooms and 8 villas which are thoughtfully layered with natural textures to offer a modern ode to island life crafted by the hands of local artisans.

The announcement was made during the two-day Regional Tourism Conclave for Gwalior and Chambal Region, held on August 29–30, 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav; Minister of Tourism & Culture Dharmendra Singh Lodhi; Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Tourism & Culture and Managing Director MP Tourism Board, Sheo Shekhar Shukla (IAS) and other esteemed dignitaries.