Construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE’s first integrated resort, has reached a major development milestone, with the 305-metre tower approaching topping-out in late November. The project remains on schedule for its spring 2027 opening, reinforcing Ras Al Khaimah’s growing position as a competitive destination for global leisure investment …

South African Tourism has announced the 2025–26 edition of its flagship Learn South Africa (Learn SA) training programme, reinforcing its commitment to the Indian travel trade. Focused on deepening regional outreach and expanding its presence across high-potential tier-2 markets, the initiative will equip more than 300 travel partners with updated …

Malaysia Airlines recently hosted an exclusive product presentation for its subsidiary, FY Airlines, at Le Meridien, New Delhi (CP), followed by a networking lunch attended by key travel trade partners, media, and industry stakeholders. FY Airlines announced the expansion of its network with new routes to Cebu (Philippines), Krabi (Thailand), …

In an exclusive interview, Manoj Singh, Country Head-India, Norwegian Cruise Line, underscores India’s pivotal role in Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) global expansion. He reveals how the company is “doubling down” on its commitment by deepening engagement with Indian travel agents through a powerful ‘Partners First’ approach, innovative tools, and performance-driven …

The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia hosted a business-matching event in New Delhi on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, aimed at tapping into the growing potential of the Indian outbound travel market, which continues to show strong momentum for Indonesian tourism. Ni Made Ayu Marthini, Deputy for Marketing …

Jaideep Mirchandani, Group Chairman of Sky One, has commended the Government of India’s newly launched ‘Fare Se Fursat’ initiative, introduced by Alliance Air to promote affordable domestic travel. The programme follows the airline’s longstanding mission to connect Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities with the wider aviation network and introduces a fixed-fare …

Encalm has announced the launch of Encalm Xenia, a new first-class lounge at International Departures, Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, offering a premium sanctuary designed to elevate the airport hospitality experience. Positioned as a private, tranquil space for travellers, the lounge introduces refined service, curated dining, spa facilities, and …

Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali has recently appointed Ajir Singh Dhankar as its general manager, effective from 6 October 2025. Mr Dhankar will focus on managing the entire operations of the hotel, with responsibilities including overall property performance, sales and marketing strategy, revenue and profitability. His role also includes brand service strategy …

What: Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) launches its annual Black Friday sale, offering travel advisors access to hotel discounts of at least 30% off across thousands of properties worldwide. When: Travel advisors should book now until December 3, 2025, for travel through December 30, 2026.* Why: Expedia TAAP’s Black Friday sale is the …