SOTC Travel partnered with Tourism Australia to host a high-impact MICE engagement in Mumbai to inspire its top corporate clients. The event witnessed strong participation from CXOs and senior executives representing leading multinational corporations and Indian corporate houses across sectors including BFSI, paints, automotive, FMCG, electronics, manufacturing, and trade. The engagement...

While India is not yet among the top 10 source markets, its long-term potential remains significant given the rapid growth of outbound travel. Encouragingly, early signs of recovery are already visible. 2026 trends further suggest a gradual upward movement, indicating that demand from India remains positive despite short-term headwinds.

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Swarup as its Secretary General, effective April 14, 2026, reinforcing the organisation’s senior leadership at a pivotal moment for Indian industry. Swarup brings to the role over three decades of distinguished experience in public policy, trade remedies, logistics, regulatory reform, and international...

Women in tourism are no longer confined to the margins of the industry’s workforce; they are increasingly shaping its direction, influencing consumer behaviour, and redefining how travel experiences are conceptualised and delivered. Globally, women account for 54% of the tourism workforce, according to UN Tourism, a figure that significantly surpasses most other sectors.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed the second Kimpton hotel in Malaysia, announcing Kimpton Kota Kinabalu — a 350-key, design-led beachfront retreat on Tanjung Aru shoreline in partnership with Pekah Beach Resorts Sdn Bhd. Slated to open in 2031, Kimpton Kota Kinabalu will bring the brand’s signature human-first hospitality, bold design and local curiosity to Sabah’s coast. The hotel will...

VFS Global has been appointed as an Authorised Visa Agent (AVA) for Singapore visa services in Chandigarh and Chennai in India by The High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi and the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai, to make the Singapore visa application process seamless for applicants across Punjab and Tamil Nadu.

Mitsis Group curated an exclusive, high-impact familiarisation (FAM) trip for leading Indian travel partners to strengthen Greece’s positioning among India’s high-value outbound travellers. The FAM tour placed spotlight on the group’s portfolio and redefined how the destination is experienced, sold, and remembered. The five-day journey across Crete and Rhodes (March 28 – April 1, 2026) was...

Wonderla Holidays Ltd. announced the launch of Terrea by Wonderla, an earth-inspired urban resort located adjacent to the Wonderla Bengaluru amusement park. The property marks a full-scale strategic transformation of the erstwhile Wonderla Resort. The former resort operated as a convenience-led, functional accommodation primarily serving amusement park visitors. The revamp, executed over...

SaffronStays, villa hospitality brand, announced the debut of its X Series in Rajasthan with the launch of Solitaire Villa in Udaipur. This marks the first X Series property in the state, extending the brand’s distinctive estate category. The X Series was created to address a specific shift in how large groups celebrate and travel today...

OPO Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new upscale property, OPO Premier Marvel, strategically located at Ajmer Road, Omaxe City, within Mahindra World City SEZ in Jaipur. This development marks a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion journey, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong presence in high-growth business and hospitality destinations across India...