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Bengaluru’s fast-changing dining scene has gained a new vegetarian destination with the arrival of Druma, a 60-seat restaurant built around authentic flavours, ingredient quality and understated luxury. Located in Jayanagar, the restaurant occupies approximately 2,100 square feet and introduces what its team describes as “humble dining.” The idea rejects unnecessary spectacle while giving vegetables, grains,
Malaysia’s hospitality market will gain a new internationally branded property when Dusit Princess Ipoh opens on 1 October 2026, strengthening accommodation choices in Perak’s heritage-rich capital. The 268-room upper-midscale hotel will introduce Dusit’s Thai-inspired hospitality to Ipoh while highlighting the destination’s Malaysian culture, celebrated cuisine and limestone landscapes. Located beside the Perak Turf Club, the
The Sunshine Hotel & Suites is introducing a refreshed hospitality experience near Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach. The renewed offering combines boutique accommodation, extended-stay convenience and access to selected amenities at a neighbouring luxury resort. Refreshed suites, fully equipped kitchens and upgraded leisure facilities form the foundation of the hotel’s transformation. Guests can also use
Austria is strengthening real-time road travel information through Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems, aligning its network with Germany, Spain and other European countries. Commonly known as C-ITS, the technology allows vehicles, roadside infrastructure and transport operators to exchange standardised digital messages. These communications can provide earlier information about hazards, congestion, roadworks and changing journey times. For
Punjab has introduced body-worn cameras for traffic police officers in Jalandhar, creating recorded evidence of roadside checks and interactions with motorists. The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has initially deployed 20 cameras through its Emergency Response System Traffic Wing. Sixteen major city intersections have received coverage, while four devices have been assigned to zonal traffic officers. Police
Ubiquiti has introduced the UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, a compact networking device designed to improve connectivity for travellers in challenging environments. However, early demand has already pushed the new model out of stock in several markets. The UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, identified as UTR-LR, is priced at $99 in the United States. Ubiquiti’s American store
China, India and Saudi Arabia have advanced three major luxury hospitality developments, adding new urban, nature-based and wellness-led tourism opportunities across Asia. Financial City Chengdu – MGallery Collection opened on August 27, 2026, with 155 rooms and suites. Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas was announced for Lonavala on August 26, while Equinox Resort AMAALA
Dorsett Putrajaya is preparing a Ramadan buffet and dedicated stay package for 2027, strengthening Malaysia’s growing Muslim-friendly tourism offering. The hotel is also expanding sustainability measures and promoting Putrajaya as a leisure and cultural destination. Charles Han, Assistant Market Manager at Dorsett Putrajaya, confirmed that the property plans to combine festive dining with accommodation during
Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square has opened as the brand’s flagship property in the Americas, marking a significant milestone for IHG Hotels & Resorts. The transformed 685-room hotel brings Crowne Plaza’s evolving blended-travel concept to the heart of New York City. Developed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company and operated by Highgate Hotels, the 22-storey
Hưng Yên Province has launched a Digital Tourism Map featuring VR360 technology, giving domestic and international travellers a new way to explore its historical landmarks, craft villages and cultural attractions. Introduced through the province’s 2026 Tourism Promotion Programme and wider digital transformation agenda, the platform combines immersive virtual experiences with official destination information. Travellers can
India is rapidly expanding its international payment connections as Russia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries pursue rupee settlement, local-currency and digital-payment cooperation. Russia has emerged as the most developed example of local-currency trade settlement. Around 96% of bilateral transactions are reportedly processed through the rupee-rouble mechanism, supported by participating banks in both countries.
New Zealand is turning artificial intelligence, advanced data and smarter digital infrastructure into a tourism growth engine spanning Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington. Christchurch has emerged as a standout destination, with international arrivals at Christchurch Airport reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of August 2025. This represented nearly 11,500 additional visitors and year-on-year
