Custom Travel Solutions (CTS), the white-label travel loyalty platform powering membership and subscription businesses, announced the appointment of Ishan Anand as Vice President of Product. Anand joins CTS from MakeMyTrip where he led product strategy and business performance for several of the platform’s highest-traffic businesses, directing a large cross-functional organisation spanning...

FLY91 has announced the appointment of aviation veterans Krishnan Balakrishnan as President & Chief Operating Officer and Jitendra Kushwah as Chief Financial Officer. The appointments follow FLY91’s measured expansion across southern and western India, while reinforcing its commitment to 'Connecting Bharat' through safe, reliable and efficient regional air services. Both executives will...

Hyatt Place Vithalapur, Gujarat, has appointed Bhuwan Chandra as General Manager, reinforcing the hotel’s continued commitment to operational excellence, guest satisfaction and sustainable business growth. In his new role as General Manager, Bhuwan will lead Hyatt Place Vithalapur into its next phase of growth, with a focus on enhancing guest satisfaction, strengthening operational...

The Board of Directors of Air India announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson. This executive transition marks a pivotal juncture in Air India’s transformation journey to become a world-class, leading global airline...

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Pallavi Pandey as Director of Sales. Bringing over fifteen years of extensive experience in hospitality sales, revenue strategy and business development, Pandey has built an impressive career across some of India's leading hotel brands. Throughout her journey, she has consistently delivered...

Six Senses Fort Barwara has announced the appointment of Burkhard Wolter as General Manager. With over three decades of experience in international luxury hospitality across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean, Wolter brings extensive operational expertise and a strong passion for people, culture and guest experiences...

As a part of a recent bureaucratic reshuffle, the Government of Maharashtra has announced the appointment of Vikas Pansare, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the new Director of the Directorate of Tourism. Pansare has assumed charge of his position at the Directorate of Tourism, Mumbai, on July 30, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as Managing Director of...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from November 1, 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the...

Ankita Bhawsinka has been appointed as the Cluster Director of Marketing for Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad, Marriott Executive Apartment Hyderabad and Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati. With over 14 years of experience spanning business development, digital marketing, media strategy and public relations, she brings deep expertise across...

In a significant development for the Indian travel and railway trade, the Ministry of Railways has appointed Rahul Himalian to take additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC). This transition follows the resignation of Sanjay Kumar Jain. Himalian, who currently serves as Director (Tourism & Marketing)...