STA spotlights Saudi Arabia’s diverse tourism offerings for Indian market
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) hosted a webinar for the Indian market, highlighting AlBaha city, Qiddiya city, Miraval Resort, Six Senses Southern Dunes Resort, Marriott Luxury Group properties and 12 DMCs. Krupa Rathod, Product Manager at STA India, reassured agents that Saudi Arabia is highly accessible for Indian travellers, noting the availability of Indian cuisine, Jain meals upon advance request, and widespread language comprehension.
ITC Hotels opens Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal
ITC Hotels Limited has opened Fortune Lakeview Bhimtal, a 63-key lakeside retreat in Uttarakhand, marking its 12th property in the region. Overlooking Bhimtal Lake and the Himalayan hills, the hotel offers rooms and suites, banqueting facilities for 200 guests, a boardroom, pool, gym and upcoming spa. Dining options include Zodiac, Neptune Bar and the soon-to-open rooftop restaurant Nakshatra, offering Kumaoni flavours, global cuisine and memorable lake-view experiences for guests.
AlUla Photography Exhibition opens at UNESCO
The public photography exhibition ‘I am a Rawi: Sharing Stories from AlUla’ has opened at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and will run until August 31, 2026. Showcasing AlUla’s heritage through its Rawis, or local storytellers, the exhibition highlights Saudi Arabia’s cultural tourism vision. Its opening week featured guided tours by Rawis Adel and Amal, engaging nearly 100 participants from 14 nationalities
New Zealand joins MICHELIN Guide Map
New Zealand has joined the global MICHELIN Guide map with the debut of its 2026 restaurant selection, recognising 110 establishments across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. The country’s first MICHELIN listing in Oceania includes 15 starred restaurants, led by Essence in Queenstown, awarded Two MICHELIN Stars under Executive Chef Paul Froggatt. Fourteen restaurants earned One Star, 35 received Bib Gourmand recognition and 60 made the official selection.
#First Opinion
“The continued growth in railway arrivals reflects the increasing confidence travellers have in Goa as a year-round destination. Increased rail connectivity, expanding tourism experiences beyond our beaches, and our sustained focus on quality tourism are encouraging more visitors to explore the state over and over again. As we diversify our tourism offerings across heritage, spirituality, hinterland, wellness, adventure, culture and monsoon tourism, we expect this positive momentum to continue.”
Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Tourism Minister, Goa
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