Smart Tourism at 8,000 Feet: Pokhara Airport Goes
Impact: Low/Medium (DMC Ops) Pokhara International Airport has unveiled a new “Smart Display Board” in the arrival hall. Initiated by the Chamber ofRead More
Consolidation Watch: Ixigo Gobbles Up Hourly Hotel
Impact: Medium (Travel Tech) In a strategic shift, online travel aggregator Ixigo is acquiring a majority stake in Brevistay (a platform for hourly/dailyRead More
The Gambia vs. The Developers: Coastal Erosion Bec
Impact: Medium (Sustainability & Legal) The Gambia Tourism Board has declared war on illegal beachfront construction. Director General Ida Jeng Njie is threateningRead 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
Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2026: “Healing i
Impact: High (Product Development) Thailand is doubling down on wellness. The TTM+ kicks off this week at the NICE Pattaya venue with impressiveRead 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
Tourism Australia Doubles Down on India MICE with
Impact: High (Outbound MICE & Incentive Travel) In a major boost for India outbound MICE, Tourism Australia has appointed ms Patange as BusinessRead More