IHG Hotels appoints Rozenn Lavaur Fournier as Director of Development for Greece and Cyprus
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the appointment of Rozenn Lavaur Fournier as Director of Development for Greece and Cyprus. Fournier will lead IHG’s development activity across Greece and Cyprus, expanding the company’s presence across a diverse portfolio, from Luxury & Lifestyle destinations to trusted Premium and Essential brands. Her appointment reflects IHG’s continued focus on...
SkyDome opens in Jaipur to position Rajasthan as global hub for live events & hospitality
SkyDome, the world’s third-largest immersive event dome, has officially opened in Kukas, Jaipur, establishing a major large-format venue for destination weddings, live entertainment, and experiential events in the region. Designed as a stage for large-scale immersive productions, the property aims to elevate Jaipur’s standing as a global hub for next-generation events. The venue was launched...
Kazakhstan scales up Saryarka Special Economic Zone to attract tourism investments
The Government of Kazakhstan has expanded the Saryarka Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Karaganda region and added tourism development to its official objectives. The zone's territory has increased by 145 hectares to a total of 1,416.626 hectares, according to Qazinform News Agency reports.
KLM Group records EUR 458 mn operating profit in Q3 of 2026
KLM Group reported an operating profit of EUR 458 million in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of EUR 106 million compared to the same period last year (EUR 352 million). The improvement was driven in part by higher ticket revenue and cost savings. However, despite this progress, profitability remains too low to fund the necessary investments in customers, employees, and operations...
Korea Tourism Organization highlights MICE, Edu Tourism, & Group Visa initiatives at 2026 India roadshow
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) New Delhi Office successfully hosted the Korea Tourism Roadshow 2026 in Ahmedabad on October 28 and Mumbai on November 4, bringing together key stakeholders from India’s travel trade and tourism industry to explore new business opportunities and strengthen tourism ties between India and South Korea...
Etihad Airways, Cambodia Tourism Board partner to strengthen tourism cooperation
Etihad Airways has signed a joint marketing agreement with the Cambodia Tourism Board to strengthen tourism cooperation and encourage more travellers to discover Cambodia through the airline’s global network. The agreement was signed during World Travel Market in London. The MoU provides a framework for the two organisations to work together to raise awareness of Cambodia as a leisure...
Emirates records USD 1.1 bn profit for first 6 months of 2026-27 but revenue down by 12%
Emirates has published its half-year financial results for 2026-27, demonstrating operational resilience amidst regional conflict and surging jet fuel costs. The group posted a profit before tax (PBT) of AED 4.1 billion (USD 1.1 billion), while group revenue contracted 12% year-on-year to AED 66.2 billion (USD 18.0 billion). Profit after tax stood at AED 3.6 billion (USD 1.0 billion)...
Air India hosts UK travel trade leaders to promote India as a premier global destination
On the sidelines of World Travel Market (WTM) London, Air India hosted an exclusive evening in London with the Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, bringing together leading travel trade partners from across the United Kingdom. The event provided a platform for meaningful discussions on strengthening inbound tourism to India, unlocking growth opportunities across key...
Wyndham marks debut of Vienna House in Türkiye with 114-key property in Istanbul
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Vienna House by Wyndham Istanbul Bahçelievler, introducing the Vienna House brand to Türkiye for the first time and expanding Wyndham’s portfolio in the country to 12 brands. Located on Istanbul's European side, the hotel features 114 guest rooms, including Superior and Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, two accessible rooms and...
ITA Airways reports 6% surge with EUR 995 mn revenue in Q3 2026
ITA Airways closed the third quarter of 2026 with a positive operating result and revenue growth compared with the same period in 2025. The first nine months of the year also showed positive operating performance, despite the challenging geopolitical environment and the impact of rising jet fuel prices. In the third quarter, the company reported revenues of EUR 995 million, up 6%...
