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The Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML), located at Teen Murti Marg in New Delhi, is positioning itself as a leading experiential...
Espire Hospitality Limited Partners with Marriott International to Launch JW Marriott Resort Near Vrindavan
In a significant move reflecting the shift of luxury hospitality into culturally rich destinations, Espire Hospitality Limited has signed an agreement with...
Manali Tourism Surges as Hotel Occupancy Touches 80%, Peak Season Outlook Strong
Manali is witnessing a significant surge in tourism this season, with hotel occupancy levels reaching between 70% and 80%, signalling a strong...
IHE 2026 Launches 9th Edition, Reinforcing HORECA Leadership
The 9th edition of the India International Hospitality Expo 2026 (IHE) was officially launched at a high-profile First Look Evening and Leadership...
Spirit Airlines Grounds Operations After 34 Years
In a major shake-up for the global aviation industry, Spirit Airlines has ceased operations after 34 years, marking the end of one...
Noida International Airport Set for June 15 Launch, Marking Major Boost to NCR Connectivity
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Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed Festival Director for IFFI 2026
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DMCBazaar Partners with Asoko to Simplify Japan Travel for Indian Agents with Faster Pricing...
DMCBazaar has announced a strategic partnership with Asoko, aimed at transforming how Indian travel agents sell and operate travel to Japan. The...
ITC Hotels Unveils 100-Key Fortune Hotel in Vrindavan, Strengthening Presence in India’s Spiritual Tourism...
ITC Hotels has unveiled a new 100-key Fortune hotel in Vrindavan, marking a significant step in expanding its footprint in one of...
Uganda Tourism Board Joins WTTC, Boosting Global Positioning and Sustainable Tourism Growth
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IHCL Expands Rajasthan Presence with New Ginger Kota Hotel for Business Travellers
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ATOAI to Host National Seminar on Risk Management to Strengthen India’s Adventure Tourism Ecosystem
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France Dominates Tourism Education as Vatel Secures Fifth Consecutive No.1 Ranking in QS 2026
France has reinforced its global leadership in tourism and hospitality education, with Vatel securing the top position in the country for the...
SkyHop Aviation Gets DGCA Approval, Paving Way for India’s First Commercial Seaplane Operations
India’s aviation sector is set to enter a new phase of regional connectivity as SkyHop Aviation receives its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)...
NIMA Calls for Strong Domestic Collaboration as 70% of India’s MICE Demand Shifts Inward
The Network of Indian MICE Agents (NIMA) is urging greater collaboration among domestic MICE stakeholders as nearly 70% of demand in India’s...
Hong Kong Prepares for Record 980,000 Mainland Visitors During Labour Day Golden Week Surge
Hong Kong is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in tourism as authorities prepare to welcome approximately 980,000 visitors from mainland China...
VANTAGE ’26 in Bangkok Signals New Era of AI, Partnerships and Collaborative Growth in...
Rocket Travel by Agoda, the strategic partnerships arm of Agoda, successfully hosted its inaugural partner summit, VANTAGE ’26, in Bangkok, Thailand, on...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Marta Gomes, President, ICCA
TMS. Please tell us about your professional journey so far, including the challenges you've faced and the milestones you've reached over the years.
Marta Gomes. I've worked in the...
Barun Gupta, President, SITE India & Director of Sales & Marketing –...
"As a President of Indian Chapter, my mandate is to create an environment among its members and industry as a whole for knowledge sharing and mutual growth. Members should have the right...
Exhibition Showcase Talks To Manoj Thapa, General Manager, Nest Jaipur
ES. How did you get into the hospitality industry? Please tell us about your professional journey so far in this industry?
Manoj Thapa. To tell you the truth, I...
Roshan Abbas, President, Event and Entertainment Management Association
ENGAGING WITH THE GOI TO CREATE SINGLE WINDOW LICENSING
MS. If you would like to summarize the learnings from 2021, then what would they be?
Dr. Ruby Makhija, Founder, Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation
TMS. What first pushed you to turn a personal concern about waste into a structured movement like Why Waste Wednesdays? Was there a moment that made you feel this had to become...
TIM GROOT, CEO & Founder, Grip
TMS. What is the core mission of Grip today, and how do you see it evolving in the next 5 years?
Tim Groot. The core mission of Grip today...
In Conversation With Rajan Sharma Managing Director, InterAds Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
ES. Having been actively involved in the exhibition business for decades, please tell us about your professional journey and major milestones achieved over these glorious years.Rajan Sharma. I come from an advertising family...
Pavan Kumar, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pullman-Novotel New Delhi Aerocity
MS. What has been the story of Pullman-Novotel since the pandemic, has the hospitality industry recovered to its profitable phase?
Pavan Kumar. The strength of the hospitality industry lies...
Sumaira Isaacs, CEO, World Tourism Forum Institute
MS. You had started interning when you were just 16 years old, in a Travel Agency. While Dubai is known today more for its fast cars and life of luxury, it was...
Rebecca Wright, Interim Executive Director – SITE
TMS. Could you please tell us about yourself and your role at SITE? How did you find yourself working in the incentive industry?
Rebecca Wright. A mid-career change led...






















































