Atout France hosts first luxury B2B Showcase in Mumbai
Atout France organised its debut luxury B2B showcase, France Excellence, in Mumbai from 11–13 November. Thirteen premium French tourism stakeholders engaged with 50 top Indian travel trade partners through over 600 pre-scheduled meetings across two days. The event opened with an insightful presentation on India’s evolving luxury travel landscape, led by Salil Deshpande, highlighting traveller personas, cultural nuances, and emerging trends.
WelcomHeritage unveils Arka Resort & Spa in Rishikesh
WelcomHeritage has launched WelcomHeritage Arka Resort & Spa in Rishikesh, a serene retreat overlooking Shivalik peaks, natural ponds and the point where the Ganges flows into the plains. Set across 3.5 acres at an elevation of 4,300 ft, the resort features 25 nature-inspired chalets built in Tudor style with pine-log ceilings and large windows. It is located 30 km from Tapovan via Rajaji National Park.
Jamaica targets full Tourism Restart by December 15, 2025
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has set an ambitious target to fully restore the country’s tourism sector by December 15, 2025, following Hurricane Melissa. A high-level Recovery Task Force and Tourism Resilience Coordination Committee have been activated to synchronise public and private-sector actions. Bartlett emphasized the need for structured recovery across marketing, communications, infrastructure, logistics, and aid.
SriLankan Airport Services expands self-check-in for customer airlines
SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services division has expanded its self-check-in service at Bandaranaike International Airport ahead of the winter influx of over 300,000 tourists expected in December. With 20 new kiosks installed—bringing the total to 28—the initiative enhances processing efficiency and passenger comfort. Since its 2023 launch, kiosk adoption has grown steadily, with 15% of SriLankan’s outbound passengers now using self-service to select seats, print boarding passes, and generate bag tags.
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“We are delighted to partner with the Government of Nagaland for this year’s Hornbill Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and heritage. Under our overarching ‘Tales of India’ initiative, we celebrate the diverse cultural heritage and indigenous arts of our country. The Hornbill Festival reflects the spirit, artistry, and colours of the region like no other. The Tsüngkotepsü livery on our new Boeing 737-8 is a tribute to the rich artistic legacy of Nagaland, while also marking the first aircraft in our fleet to feature our newly retrofitted cabin. We look forward to welcoming guests to the Land of Festivals.”
Aloke Singh,
Managing Director, Air India Express
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