Morocco sharpens India strategy at OTM 2026
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) reinforced its strategic focus on India at Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026 in Mumbai, following a landmark year of tourism growth. Morocco recorded 19.8 million international arrivals in 2025, up 14% year-on-year, with Indian arrivals rising 31% to 53,697—an impressive 224% jump over 2019. At OTM, MNTO outlined an India-specific strategy targeting Leisure, MICE, Destination Weddings and Film Tourism.
DMCBazaar partners Tucano Peru to boost India–Latin America travel
DMCBazaar, India’s AI-driven B2B platform for destination management companies, has partnered with Tucano Peru to strengthen India–Latin America travel connectivity. The collaboration aims to tap rising Indian interest in Peru, driven by growing searches for Machu Picchu, Peruvian cuisine and Andean adventures. Combining Tucano Peru’s local expertise with DMCBazaar’s digital supply solutions, the partnership will develop curated packages, train Indian travel agents and build a scalable framework for future seamless bookings.
FLY91 launches daily Kochi–Agatti flights
Regional airline FLY91 has commenced daily services between Kochi and Agatti, strengthening mainland access to Lakshadweep. The inaugural flight was welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute at Kochi Airport. With strong early booking demand, the new route complements FLY91’s existing Goa–Agatti service and enhances connectivity via southern India. The airline has been operating daily services to Goa for the past two years.
The Fern Hotels launches Rajpath Beacon Hotel in Belagavi
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in Karnataka with the launch of Rajpath Beacon Hotel Belagavi. Centrally located, the 35-room property is designed as a smart, efficient hospitality offering for business and leisure travellers. The hotel features a pure vegetarian restaurant, Pakwan, along with in-room dining and transfer services. It enjoys proximity to the airport, railway station and bus stand.
#First Opinion
“The signing of Dolce Goa and Dolce Udaipur marks the entry of the Dolce brand in India, a market where destination-led leisure, weddings and meetings are increasingly shaping travel choices. Goa and Udaipur are iconic destinations with enduring appeal, deep cultural resonance and a growing preference for experience-led stays. Dolce is perfect as it is a brand that embraces its destination, brings people together through thoughtful design, culinary depth and spaces created for meaningful gatherings — making it a natural fit as we continue to build Wyndham’s upscale presence in India.”
Rahool Macarius,
Market Managing Director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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