The Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Galit Hoffman as the Consul-Tourism Affairs for India, reaffirming its strategic commitment to deepening tourism ties with the Indian market. She previously served at the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi as Spokesperson and later as Deputy Defence Attaché, where she helped foster cooperation between Israel and India.

Developed in partnership with Shree Venkateshwara Hotels and Convention, the property is slated to open in January 2029. This marks the second Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Hyderabad, complementing the soon to open Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa.

The holy city of Mahakal, Ujjain, gears up to host “रूहmantic” – PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave on 27 August 2025. The event is being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) is strengthening its presence in Central India with a new signing in Jabalpur. The upcoming 54-key Regenta Resort Jabalpur, developed in partnership with TRIUMPH DEVCON & TRADING PRIVATE LIMITED, will operate under a management agreement.

Jamaica welcomed 286,548 stopover visitors in July 2025, marking its strongest July ever. This represents a 16.5% increase compared to July 2024 and a 4.8% rise over July 2023. Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said, “These exceptional numbers reflect Jamaica’s position as the Caribbean’s most sought-after destination."

Imagicaaworld Entertainment Limited announces a significant expansion in Gujarat. The Company’s Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of 100% equity in Malpani Parks Ahmedabad Private Limited (MPAPL), a step that secures strategic land ownership for the development of India’s largest waterpark near Ahmedabad.

Vietjet is making strategic investments, accelerating its expansion across key international markets — with India as a major focus. The airline has officially broken ground on its state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Centre at Long Thanh International Airport.

The next edition of IATO Convention (2026) to be hosted in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

This collaboration brings Emaar’s world-class portfolio on MakeMyTrip’s newly launched Tours & Attractions platform, aiming to give Indian travellers the convenience of discovering and booking these iconic experiences directly in Indian rupees.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) announced the signing of Citadines Udupi, a premium serviced residence with a 104 key property in the scenic coastal town of Udupi, Karnataka. This marks Ascott’s fourth property in Karnataka and underscores its strategy to scale up in India’s high-growth lodging market.