VisitBritain showcases Northern England’s tourism potential in New Delhi
VisitBritain, in partnership with Marketing Manchester, hosted England’s Great North Destination Showcase 2026 in New Delhi on October 12–13. The event brought together representatives from Cumbria, Liverpool, West Yorkshire and North East England to strengthen tourism ties with India. Key participants included Patricia Yates, CEO, VisitBritain; Gary Robson, Deputy Director – Europe, GCC & India; and Ritu Varma, Country Manager – India, VisitBritain.
Abhaneri in Rajasthan welcomes over 80,000 tourists in first half of 2026
Rajasthan’s heritage village Abhaneri recorded 80,181 tourist visits during January–June 2026, including 36,041 foreign and 44,140 domestic visits. Renowned for Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple, the destination hosted the two-day Abhaneri Festival on October 12–13. Organised by Rajasthan Tourism and Dausa District Administration, the festival celebrated traditional folk performances, local handicrafts and rural experiences, showcasing Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage to domestic and international visitors.
Visit Qatar announces second edition of Samla International Race
Visit Qatar and Qatar Challenge Racing Club have announced the second Samla International Race, scheduled for January 23, 2027, between Sealine and Khor Al Adaid. The 100-kilometre endurance competition will feature swimming, running, off-road cycling and kayaking, welcoming international participants. With a USD 600,000 prize pool across men’s and women’s categories, the event reinforces Qatar’s growing reputation as a global sporting destination.
JW Marriott launches ‘Stay in the Moment’ Campaign with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
JW Marriott has unveiled its new ‘Stay in the Moment’ campaign film featuring Global Brand Ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Shot at JW Marriott Juhu, the film celebrates meaningful connections and the joy of being fully present through everyday experiences, celebrations and shared moments. Reflecting the brand’s wellness philosophy, the campaign encourages luxury travellers to slow down & reconnect with loved ones.
#First Opinion
“Ahmedabad is a significant addition to Vietnam Airlines’ growing India network and a strong reflection of the airline’s confidence in the market. As Passenger GSA for Vietnam Airlines in India, Aeroprime has been closely aligned with the airline’s growth strategy and has been working to build stronger market presence and demand across key Indian cities. Gujarat has a strong business community, growing outbound travel demand and significant potential for Vietnam as a leisure and MICE destination. We are confident that this new connectivity will further strengthen the India–Vietnam travel corridor.”
Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO, Aeroprime Group
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