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Sharjah will host the final round of the 2025 UIM F1H2O World Championship from December 19 to 21 at Khalid Lagoon, with international teams competing for driver and team titles

Delhi will allow third-party audits for fire licensing and introduce a single-window system for hotel and restaurant permits. The move aims to simplify approvals and support hospitality operations across the city

WedMeGood released its 5th Annual Wedding Report 2025, highlighting rising spends, a preference for Indian destination weddings, increasing digital payments, growing AI adoption and changing pre-wedding and honeymoon trends across India’s wedding economy

The Goa Government announced coordinated enforcement, enhanced monitoring, and strict action against tourism-related violations following a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to strengthen safety measures ahead of the peak season

Taj launched the inaugural edition of Ninaad at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur. The three-day cultural programme featured music, poetry, heritage-led experiences and a couture showcase, reflecting the brand’s focus on preserving India’s artistic traditions

A newly uncovered Maccabean-era wall, over 40 metres long, has been discovered beneath the Tower of David in Jerusalem. Excavated ahead of the museum’s new Schulich Wing, it is one of the most complete and significant Hasmonean structures found to date

AVIAREPS has been named the World’s Leading Airline GSA at the 2025 World Travel Awards. The recognition, voted for by global tourism professionals, reflects the company’s position in airline representation across established and emerging markets

Emversity partnered with Lemon Tree Hotels to offer work-integrated training for hospitality students. The collaboration combines classroom learning with on-the-job experience to close skill gaps in India’s hotel sector

Atlys highlighted international destinations offering quick e-visas, visa-on-arrival, ETAs and DACs for Indian travellers finalising last-minute holidays. The list reflects rising demand for predictable, fast visa processing during the year-end

WelcomHeritage opened the Akashganga Heritage Hills Resort & Spa in Ratanpur, Rajasthan, featuring forty-one rooms, multiple dining venues, event spaces and upcoming wellness facilities. The resort aims to serve leisure and event travellers