Beijing’s “Double Engine” Success: B
The Headline The 2026 Beijing International Tourism Consumption Expo wrapped up, recording 2.26 billion RMB in on-site transactions, a 6.7% YoY increase .Read More
Marriott’s South Asian Land Grab: Ritz-Carlt
Impact: Medium/High (Luxury Hospitality) In a major vote of confidence for Nepal, Marriott International has signed a deal with CG Corp Global toRead More
Beijing Goes All-In: 40 Countries Meet for “
Impact: High (Inbound China) China is aggressively courting the world. The 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference just wrapped, hosting 300+ overseas travelRead More
Kerala & Tamil Nadu Lead the Way in Women-Led
Impact: Low (Inclusive Tourism & Workforce Development) Beyond Cholan Tours’ launch, the broader context is worth noting South India is emerging as aRead More
Chhattisgarh & Odisha Forge Tourism Alliance T
Impact: Medium (Domestic Destination Promotion & B2B Networking) The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, in association with FICCI, organized a tourism roadshow at Mayfair ConventionRead More
Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended Amid Summer Rush—Cr
Impact: Medium (Domestic Pilgrimage & Group Travel) The holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji in Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir,Read More
Heavy Rains Shut Down Ponmudi Eco-Tourism (India)
For domestic tour operators, a critical update The Ponmudi Eco-Tourism centre in Kerala has been closed indefinitely. Additionally, night travel bans have beenRead More
The Vietjet Incursion: Siphoning the Australian-So
In August 2026, the South Asian aviation map will be violently redrawn. Vietjet is launching a direct Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo route, creatingRead More
The 3 Million Deficit: Marketing Paralysis and Str
The Sri Lankan government is chasing a ghost the 3 million tourist target for 2026. However, the Hotel Association of Sri Lanka (THASL)Read More
The $1.36 Billion MICE Mirage: Flying Blind on Fau
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau has set an aggressive, multi-million dollar target $1.36 billion in MICE earnings by 2026, with business travellers accountingRead More