Jamaica marks Reggae month with ‘Rhythms of Resilience’
Jamaica is celebrating Reggae Month throughout February under the theme “Rhythms of Resilience,” honouring the global impact of reggae music and its cultural legacy. Festivities include performances, tributes, forums, and immersive experiences islandwide, culminating on February 6 with legendary Bob Marley’s 81st birthday. Etana has been named the 2026 Reggae Month Ambassador, reflecting her global influence and commitment to positive cultural messaging.
South African Tourism boosts India engagement at OTM 2026
South African Tourism showcased its diverse leisure, luxury, adventure, and world-class MICE offerings at OTM 2026, reaffirming India’s importance as a key market. Alongside 22 exhibitors, the board highlighted destinations across Gauteng, Western Cape, and Mpumalanga, and kicked off its India Roadshow spanning Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Delhi. The initiative aims to strengthen leisure travel momentum while expanding MICE and corporate travel.
Dolce Hotels & Resorts to debut in Udaipur
Fine Acers has teamed up with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to bring the luxury Dolce Hotels & Resorts brand to India for the first time, with a new property planned in Udaipur. The alliance aims to tap into India’s growing premium hospitality and MICE travel segment, enhancing Udaipur’s upscale offering alongside iconic heritage stays. The move signals a broader push to attract luxury and business travellers to Rajasthan.
BLS International reports strong Q3 performance, declares dividend
BLS International Services Ltd. delivered robust Q3 FY26 results with consolidated revenue up 43.6% to ₹736 crore and net profit rising 33.1% to ₹170 crore, nearly matching full-year FY25 performance in nine months. The company announced a ₹2 per share interim dividend (200%), reflecting strong growth across visa, consular, and digital services. Continued contract wins and global expansion underpin its performance.
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“We are delighted to be appointed by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority as a strategic partner for the Indian market. Our partnership intents leverage on Thomas Cook India’s omnichannel strength, destination expertise and extensive reach, to showcase Mauritius’ evolving proposition across leisure, MICE and business travel. We aim to tap into India’s metros as well as the strongly emerging Tier 2 and 3 markets.”
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India)
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