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Tourism’s role as a catalyst for economic growth, investment, and innovation will take centre stage at the ASSOCHAM National Tourism Conclave on 30 September 2026 in New Delhi.

Travel industry veteran Naveen Kundu has acquired a majority stake in Dubai-based destination management company VOYAGE 1, integrating the business with Tourism Futures.AI.

In an industry where memorable guest experiences have become as important as service standards, hotels are increasingly looking beyond conventional hospitality to create lasting impressions.

Hyatt Regency Delhi has appointed Chirag Porecha as Director of Sales, reinforcing its commercial leadership team. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, he will lead the hotel’s sales strategy across key business segments, supporting revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term market expansion.

Accommodation booking is often the first point at which event organisers, ticketing platforms, and travel intermediaries lose visibility over their customers’ journey.

WTM Spotlight India was officially launched in New Delhi, announcing its inaugural edition at Yashobhoomi from 2 to 4 March 2027. The event aims to connect India’s booming travel market with the global tourism industry.

Destination has long been the starting point for hotel booking, but it is no longer the reason many journeys begin.

India recorded higher outbound than inbound scheduled international passenger traffic during the January–March 2026 quarter, according to the latest provisional country-wise international traffic statistics released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Air India will revise its cabin crew uniform maintenance policy for international layovers from 1 July 2026, introducing a self-managed approach for routine uniform care during overseas stays.

The rise of South India as a destination wedding hub will depend as much on changing industry mindsets as expanding infrastructure, according to discussions moderated by Rajeev Jain at the Travel Wedding Show.

Air India has appointed Pradeep Singh Kharola as Executive Advisor to the Chairman and a member of the airline’s Management Committee, signalling the start of a planned leadership transition as Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson approaches the end of his tenure.

West Bengal has initiated a new phase of tourism planning under the leadership of Dr Shankar Ghosh, Minister-in-Charge, Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal.