14th International Tourism Mart opens in Tawang
The International Tourism Mart returned to Tawang after 13 years, with Union Minister GS Shekhawat emphasising new partnerships and global exposure for hidden gems through B2B and B2C meetings. Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu noted tourist footfall surged from 1 lakh to 10 lakh since the first ITM in Guwahati in the year 2013. Home to 120 tribes, the state plans two new circuits in Eastern Arunachal, while the Northeast region plans to develop festival-based tourism circuits.
ITC Hotels signs 105-Key Fortune Select Greater Noida
ITC Hotels Limited has signed a management agreement for the 105-key Fortune Select Greater Noida, strengthening its presence in NCR and Uttar Pradesh. Scheduled to open early next year, the hotel will feature contemporary accommodation, all-day dining and banqueting facilities. Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels, highlighted Greater Noida’s growing industrial activity, MICE demand, corporate connectivity and the Jewar Airport corridor as key drivers of hospitality growth.
Noida International Airport conducts Crisis Preparedness Drill
Noida International Airport conducted ‘SAKSHAM 2026’, a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise, on October 29. Organised in accordance with ICAO guidelines, the drill involved airlines, CISF, AAI, police, NDRF and emergency response agencies. The simulated airport emergency assessed firefighting, rescue operations, medical evacuation, traffic management and communication protocols.
Jordan to host International MMA Championship at Roman Theatre
Jordan will host DF UNCAGED, an international mixed martial arts championship, at Amman’s historic Roman Theatre on October 30, 2026. Featuring fighters from 16 countries across 14 bouts, the event forms part of Jordan MMA Week, a six-day sporting initiative. Combining international competition with experiences at the Amman Citadel and Dead Sea, the championship aims to strengthen Jordan’s positioning as a destination for sports tourism and international events.
#First Opinion
“Looking ahead, I’d watch three things. First, event-anchored travel, where agents build trips around fixed dates rather than seasons. Second, airfare-led substitution, pushing demand towards Central Asia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and East Africa. Third, the maturing of Tier-2 and Tier-3 agents, who now expect metro-level rate access. The deeper shift is consolidation. Global ground supply remains fragmented, and businesses that organise it into something agents can transact on instantly will define the industry’s next phase.”
Irshad Dadan, Founder / Managing Director (Global), One Above Global DMC Network
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