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The Delhi government has announced a ₹25 crore tourism boost for 2025–26, combining a ₹5 crore branding campaign with ₹20 crore for infrastructure upgrades. Plans include national and international mart participation, cultural festivals and redevelopments at Dilli Haat and GTB Memorial, aiming to enhance Delhi’s image as a vibrant global destination.   

Tour Blue Holdings, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected Destination Management Companies (DMCs), proudly announces a trio of landmark achievements: recognition under two major sustainability programs and the launch of a new regional office in Jaffna. These developments reflect the company’s unwavering commitment to responsible tourism and regional empowerment. Recognised for Responsible Tourism – GOOD TRAVEL SEAL Awarded On 21st July 2025, Tour Blue Holdings was officially awarded the GOOD TRAVEL SEAL, in recognition of its ongoing efforts to promote fair, ethical, and responsible tourism practices across Sri Lanka. The accolade places Tour Blue among the best DMCs in the country and forms part of a prestigious sustainability initiative jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), UNDP, BIOFIN, and Sustainable Tourism Sri Lanka. Mr. Darshana Cabraal, Joint Managing Director, Tour Blue Holdings said, “This honor highlights our belief that meaningful travel should create value not just for visitors, but also for the communities and environments they engage with, We are grateful to our partners and teams for making this possible”. Advancing Sustainability Standards – Travelife Membership In a further step towards global sustainability compliance, Tour Blue Holdings is now an Engaged Member of Travelife, the internationally recognised certification body for the travel industry. The company has commenced its journey toward full compliance with Travelife’s rigorous sustainability standards and expects to complete the certification process by August 2025, after which it aims to qualify as a Travelife Partner. Becoming a Travelife Partner will allow Tour Blue to proudly display the Travelife Partner logo, reinforcing its credentials as a company dedicated to positive environmental and social impact within the global tourism framework. Strategic Expansion – New Branch Launch in …

Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur hosted an exclusive evening in Delhi which brought together top travel partners and industry stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, Vimal Verma, GM revealed that weddings have been their top segment since they opened last year and now, they are expanding focus to FIT, MICE, and corporate.

India remains a key market for Thailand, with rising air connectivity further boosting tourism. Sirigesanong Trirattanasongpol, Director, TAT, Delhi Office said, “We’ve seen a 30% increase in flights from India and seat capacity is up 29% compared to last year.” New routes like Mumbai and Bengaluru to Krabi are improving access.

BaliTrip Wisata will expand its destination portfolio with the addition of Sri Lanka and the Philippines from October. Dheeraj Ranjan Kumar, Founder, BaliTrip Wisata, said, “Both markets show strong potential, especially the Philippines with visa-free access and growing demand. We’re setting up our own legal entities to maintain service standards.”

Himachal Pradesh will set up a Tourism Investment Promotion Council (TIPC) to fast-track approvals for projects over ₹50 crore. Chaired by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the council aims to attract private investment with a single-window mechanism, ensuring minimum regulation and time-bound decisions.

While global travel and tourism deals dropped 8% in H1 2025, Asia-Pacific stood out with an 11% rise, reports GlobalData. Driven by increased activity in India and Japan, the region showed resilience despite a global slowdown in private equity, venture funding and M&A due to investor caution and market volatility.

The vibrant travel community of Mumbai witnessed a memorable gathering as T Syndicate, a prominent travel agents’ association, hosted a special event at The Peninsula Grand Hotel, Andheri. The occasion was not just another industry meet—it reflected unity, patriotic fervor, and promising global opportunities for travel professionals. Founded by Siddharth Shah of Primark Travel House and Mr. Hemant Shah of Neel Travels, T Syndicate continues to create a platform fostering collaboration, information exchange, and growth among travel agents. The August meet was marked by an Independence Day theme, celebrating the spirit of freedom and enterprise. The event drew in an impressive turnout of over 70 travel agents, making it a full house and underscoring the association’s growing presence and relevance in the industry. A key highlight of the evening was an insightful presentation on Japan by event sponsors, Mr. Pranay Nath and Ms. Neha from I Love Japan DMC. The presentation offered enriching information about Japan’s tourism offerings, itinerary planning tips, and opportunities for Indian travel partners—further encouraging destination promotion post-pandemic. The session was especially appreciated for its depth, practical value, and renewed ties between Indian agents and the DMC community. The event concluded with networking over fine culinary offerings and a sense of shared patriotism and purpose, echoing the spirit of August. T Syndicate Core Committee: Siddharth Shah – Director Hemant Shah – Director Vijay Sanghavi – President Rushabh Parikh – Secretary Harish Doshi – Joint Secretary Janak Gala – Treasurer With such impactful gatherings, T Syndicate sets an example of how collective effort, forward-thinking, and industry partnerships can drive the travel trade forward. The association looks forward to many more such enriching engagements that empower agents and promote …

Malaysia Airlines is set to further strengthen its connectivity in South India by increasing frequencies to the city. Beginning 12 September 2025, the airline will introduce a fifth weekly service, with daily operations to commence from 1 December 2025.  Tickets for the new frequencies are now available for booking through all Malaysia Airlines’ official channels and appointed travel partners. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 77 weekly flights across ten key cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, and Trivandrum. With the new additions, this number will increase to 80 weekly flights by December 2025.

Animesh Debbarma, Minister, Department of Forest, Tripura said his ministry has chalked out a plan to set up six eco parks to boost tourism in the state. The estimated cost of each eco park to be set up in six districts, except Dhalai and South Tripura, will be ₹10 crore, and the joint forest management group will run the proposed facilities. He said these tourist facilities, to be built on forest land, will provide a livelihood to the local people.