Sri Lanka sets 3m tourist target for 2026 amid industry doubts
Sri Lanka is targeting three million tourist arrivals in 2026, up from a record 2.36 million in 2025, but hoteliers have expressed caution, citing...
Arunachal Pradesh launches new tourism brand to target wider markets
The department of tourism, government of Arunachal Pradesh has unveiled its latest brand campaign, Take a New Turn in Arunachal at a news conference...
Tokyo unveils new website to promote food tourism
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched a new website, Go Tokyo Gourmet, aimed at promoting the city’s food culture to domestic and international visitors.
The...
Brij Hotels expands into Sindhudurg with beachfront resort project
Brij Hotels is expanding its portfolio with a new beachfront resort development in Sindhudurg, a coastal district in Maharashtra, adding to its collection of...
Tourise initiative launches AI project with focus on tourism safety
The Tourise Destination Initiative (TDI), a global effort by governments, international organisations, academia and the private sector to transform tourism destinations into living laboratories for...
Millennium Hotels & Resorts, IHCL link loyalty programmes
Millennium Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has entered a loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) as it marks 30 years of operations, linking its...
Sri Lanka to expand visa-free access to 40 markets from January...
Sri Lanka will allow visa-free entry to nationals of 40 countries from next month, a move intended to stimulate travel demand to the destination.
Sri...
Experts urge tourism shift to micro‑experiences as future model
The shift away from mass tourism activities towards the low-profile yet meaningful and potentially high-yield “micro-experiences” embedded in daily life took centre stage at...
Aviation roundup: Air France, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Emirates launches Asia Pass for multi-city travel
Emirates has introduced the Emirates Asia Pass, a new option for multi-city travel across South-east Asia under a single booking.
The pass allows itineraries covering...
