United States tightens visa scrutiny to prevent birth tourism
Any application suspected of misusing a tourist visa for the primary purpose of travel to give birth and secure citizenship will be immediately rejected.
The Lux Collective accelerates global expansion with new signings
The Lux Collective’s global pipeline reflects robust momentum, with a diverse portfolio of 16 openings set to roll out across Asia, the Middle East and Africa
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts debuts in Navi Mumbai
The hotel features 129 contemporary designed rooms and suites
Autograph Collection Hotels opens doors to Morea House
Inspired by the raw beauty of Cape Town, Morea House, Autograph Collection, has opened its doors in Camps Bay. The new 90-room hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy’s diverse and dynamic portfolio of independent hotels championing individuality.
Goa & Israel strengthen ties; Direct Tel Aviv–Goa connectivity discussed
During the meeting held in Panaji, the IMOT delegation - comprising Galit Hoffman, Consul – Tourism Affairs for India, and Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing, IMOT India - conveyed Israel’s interest in exploring a direct air link between Goa and Tel Aviv. The proposal was discussed as an opportunity to improve accessibility and support the steadily growing travel demand between India and Israel
India records 42.63 Lakh foreign tourist arrivals till June 2025
India has recorded 42.63 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) during the first two quarters of 2025 (January - June), according to official data released by the Bureau of Immigration. The figures were shared in a written reply by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
CSMIA achieves level 5 of Airport Carbon Accreditation
This achievement recognises that CSMIA has achieved operational net-zero emissions (Scope 1 & 2) and has a validated roadmap to achieve net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
Air India partners up with Scoot to boost connectivity across Asia and Australasia
Air India guests can fly non-stop from Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai to Singapore and take onward journeys with Scoot to these destinations in addition to many other points across the Scoot network.
Moustache debuts in Northeast with Gangtok launch; plans 40+ hostels by FY28
Moustache Group of Hotels has announced the launch of its newest backpacker hostel in Gangtok, Sikkim, as a part of its aggressive expansion plan for India’s youth-travel market. With this opening, the company has confirmed that 40+ new hostels will be added by FY 2028 across high-demand locations in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, adding to the brand’s...
Taiwan engages India market with three-city roadshow
The successful completion of this three-city roadshow reinforces TTA's commitment to strengthening trade partnerships, enhancing product knowledge among Indian travel professionals, and putting Taiwan among the top destination choices for both leisure and MICE travel from India.
