Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts presents three distinctive festive experiences for Indian travellers, combining cherished Diwali traditions with the tranquillity of island life. Diwali celebrations are taking on a new setting as Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts invites Indian travellers to experience the festival of lights across three properties in the Maldives. Blending traditional Indian festivities with tropical surroundings, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives, …
Halloween is celebrated across the globe with a mix of age-old folklore, creative costumes, lively parades and themed attractions. Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel highlight 11 destinations where travellers can embrace the festive spirit while discovering intriguing legends, local customs and unique seasonal celebrations. Derry, Northern Ireland: Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Derry hosts spectacular Halloween …
Switzerland Tourism has announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as the new Friendship Ambassador on 15th October 2026, in Bangalore, marking a fresh chapter in its longstanding relationship with Indian Travellers. The announcement was made in Bengaluru in the presence of Martin Nydegger, CEO, Switzerland Tourism, along with members of the media and travel industry. The association aims to inspire a …
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Ananda Wijepala, represented the country at the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on 13 October 2026, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s commitment to regional cooperation in addressing shared security challenges. Hosted by the Government of India under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the meeting …
Germany continues to highlight its enduring appeal as a travel destination, even in the global ongoing geopolitical conditions. The German National Tourist Board reported 174.9 million overnight stays during the time span of January to May 2026. International arrivals held steady at 28.7 million, while domestic travel has surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels—underscoring Germany’s resilience and stability. India remains a key …
Hilton has unveiled the next chapter of its globally acclaimed ‘It Matters Where You Stay’ campaign, once again starring Brand Ambassador Deepika Padukone. Following its 2025 debut, which garnered more than 11 billion views, the campaign will roll out across social, digital and outdoor platforms worldwide. Shot at Conrad Bengaluru, the campaign highlights how a Hilton stay offers more than …
MakeMyTrip has launched OneCircle, a global rewards programme designed for Indian travellers. It brings together 13,376 hotels, homestays and villas across 1,002 cities worldwide on a single platform. The programme aims to make every stay more rewarding while offering travellers greater choice. The network includes 12,330 properties across 868 Indian cities. It also features 1,046 properties in 39 countries, covering popular international destinations for Indian …
Jacqueline Mukangira, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to India, attended the 4th Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Central Gujarat in Vadodara on 29–30 June 2026. Rwanda joined as a Country Partner alongside Singapore, UAE, Japan, and Ukraine. In her remarks, she thanked the Government of Gujarat for the invitation and congratulated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime …
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will officially come into force on July 15, 2026, This marks a significant step forward in economic cooperation between the two countries. The implementation date was announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paving the way for businesses to begin trading under the new framework. The agreement is …
