At a time when hill destinations across India are increasingly seeing homogenised hotel developments, Sikkim-based Norbu Ghang is consciously charting a different path: one that prioritises authenticity, cultural immersion and a strong sense of place. A conversation with Dekye Lhamu Bhutia, Director of Norbu Ghang Hotels.

BWH Hotels Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels announced its renewed commitment to the African continent as the group prepares to participate in the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, taking place from March 31 –April 1, 2026. The company will be represented by Wytze van den Berg, VP International Operations, BWH Hotels and his team, who will contribute to key...

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye and Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency TGA confirm that tourist operations across the country are proceeding entirely as normal.  Amid widespread media coverage of the conflict in parts of the broader Middle East, Türkiye, a Mediterranean country, is not a party to this conflict. Its tourist destinations, including...

ELIVAAS, luxury villa hospitality platform, and hospitality group Alivaa Hotels & Resorts have entered into a strategic sales and marketing alliance aimed at strengthening distribution networks and expanding market access across India’s leisure and corporate travel segments...

The brand already operates seven mountain stays across key destinations in the region, and this new opening adds to its growing presence in the hills. Positioned under the brand’s mid-range Select vertical, the property is designed for travellers seeking premium comfort with uninterrupted views of the mighty Himalayas.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid-range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% (2024-2050) from the 9 trillion RPK...

Air India and Air India Express will together operate a combined total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on March 18, 2026. Both carriers will continue operating their respective scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat on March 18, including a total of 14 flights between India and Jeddah. Of these, Air India will operate one return service...

Korea recorded close to 200,000 visitors from India in 2025, reflecting an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, underscoring the continued growth of the Indian outbound market. KTO continues to support the travel trade partners through initiatives such as the Korea Premium Travel Consultant program and K-Incentive Scheme 4.0.

As travellers move across the country, they encounter countless variations of the same dish—each shaped by local ingredients, traditions and techniques. Today, food is no longer viewed merely as sustenance; it has evolved into a powerful travel motivator. Increasingly, travellers are willing to journey long distances and spend significantly more to experience authentic and distinctive culinary...

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), under the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held the inaugural opening ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for Tribal Homestay Owners at Kautilya Hall, Hotel Samrat, New Delhi...