Ireland invests €4.7B, including €400M in tourism, to boost growth, extend seasons, and enhance digital skills.

ITC Hotels leases land in New Delhi for a 91-year term to build a five-star hotel, boosting the city’s convention industry.

Akasa Air joins IATA, passing safety audit and boosting credibility as it expands internationally.

Srinagar police fine unregistered hotels and guesthouses to enforce safety and licensing laws.

A 16th-century Cotswolds pub, The Mason’s Arms, named UK’s best new hotel for 2026 by The Times, due to charm, food, and new rooms.

Delhi Airport Express Line slows to 25 km/h due to stolen signaling cables, causing delays.

A cyclone hit the region, causing widespread power outages, flooding, and travel disruptions.

A Bluebridge ferry returned to Wellington on Jan. 7, 2026, after a ramp failure stranded 200 passengers overnight.

Severe winter weather closed several northern Arizona highways, with most reopening by Thursday; SR 64 near Grand Canyon remains closed.

ACES India and BSNL will upgrade telecom and digital services at Noida International Airport.