Industry Insights

Share Our Strength concluded the Delhi edition of its Charity Dinner Series at The Leela Palace, New Delhi, bringing together chefs and industry leaders to support initiatives focused on child nourishment

Antep İşi Embroidery from Türkiye has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List during the 20th Intergovernmental Committee meeting held in New Delhi from December eight to 13, 2025

Global Sports Pickleball will host Season Two of its Pro and Challenger League and the Grand Slam 2025 in Mumbai from December 16 to 23, featuring Indian and international players with national broadcast coverage

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

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