MakeMyTrip announced its entry into the global experiences space with the launch of a tours and attractions booking platform, giving Indian travellers access to over 200,000 bookable activities across 1100 cities in 130 countries worldwide.

Kamat Hotels India Ltd (KHIL) is accelerating its expansion in Gujarat after establishing The Orchid Hotel in Jamnagar, the group is now set to launch two new properties under its mid-market brand IRA by Orchid Hotels in Dwarka and Bhavnagar within this financial year.

A rebound to 8.1% growth is projected for 2026, while long-term forecasts remain clouded by geopolitical and economic volatility. The GBTA report also shows that the spending is projected to grow in 2027 by 6.4% and 6.3% in 2028.

The Thailand government has approved a 4.5-billion-Baht budget for tourism to drive 22 strategic initiatives.

The 15 new sites identified to be developed are a combination of greenfield, brownfield and conversion projects and are spread across the states of West Bengal, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh.

The Group launched Radisson Flights in India through a strategic global partnership with Etraveli Group. This new digital offering aims to enable guests in India to book flights and hotels in one seamless transaction via the Radisson Hotels platform.

Together both will also launch co-branded marketing initiatives.

The group has portfolio of over 70 properties and 3000 key spanning 3 nations.

The newly introduced digital system, as per an official notice, is designed to ease congestion and improve the travel experience, especially during weekends and peak tourist seasons.

No longer just a playground of theme parks and luxury, the emirate is pivoting toward a deeper narrative - one rooted in culture, purpose, and long-term value. From data-driven marketing and a culture-first ethos to mega-projects like the Guggenheim and BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global destination of choice - not just for leisure, but for culture-led tourism.