India to trim visa paperwork by 70% across 22 categories
India is set to simplify its visa application process by cutting form fields by around 70% across 22 visa categories, with revised forms likely to…
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Global Bhakti Fest highlights Noida as emerging gateway to North India’s spiritual tourism circuits: Barun Gupta
Noida is emerging as a strategic launchpad for major pilgrimage destinations in North India, says Barun Gupta, Founder, Global Bhakti Fest. Speaking on the sidelines…
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Korea Tourism Organization, New Delhi Office Hosts Successful Roadshow 2026 in Ahmedabad and Mumbai
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) New Delhi Office successfully hosted the Korea Tourism Roadshow 2026 in Ahmedabad on 28th October and Mumbai on 4th…
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Asego wins ‘Excellence in Travel Insurance Services’ award at India Travel Awards 2026
Dev Karvat, Founder & CEO, Asego, won the Excellence in Travel Insurance Services award at the India Travel Awards 2026. Karvat said that only 2%…
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Nagaland promotes 17 district-level Mini Hornbill festivals to decentralise tourism and visitor spending
Nagaland is expanding its festival tourism offering through 17 district-level Mini Hornbill festivals, enabling each Naga tribe to showcase its cultural traditions and attract visitors…
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Expedia raises its booking forecast to $131 billion despite weaker Q4 prospects
Expedia Group has raised its 2026 gross bookings forecast to US$ 131.4–131.9 bn, citing steady international travel demand, particularly among affluent travellers. The online travel…
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Goa targets 20,000 UK charter passengers, backs flights with ₹2 crore incentive
Goa has earmarked ₹2 crore under its 2026 inbound tour operators’ incentive scheme to encourage international charter operations, as it seeks to strengthen overseas connectivity…
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IHCL signs 100-key Ginger hotel in Prayagraj, taking UP portfolio to 64
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has signed a 100-key greenfield Ginger hotel in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, under an operating lease with Jagmal Logistics and Industrial Parks,…
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India travel market navigates disruptions, sustains growth momentum: VIDEC report
Highlights• Total market outlook: Indian travel market was valued at ₹5,972 billion ($67.6 billion) in FY26, up 7.6% y-o-y, after three consecutive years of double-digit…
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International tourists spend 17.5 days in India, among world’s highest stays
International visitors spend an average of 17.5 days in India, according to a figure highlighted by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at WTM London.…
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