IHCL signs 111-key Ginger Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Ginger in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This will be a brownfield project. The 111-key Ginger Nava Raipur will offer spacious rooms and will feature Qmin, Ginger's signature all-day dining restaurant. Supporting the needs of business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel will offer meeting room facilities and a fitness centre...
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India reopens Club Mahindra Royal Demazong in Gangtok
With nearly 400 keys currently undergoing upgrades, the reopening said to mark a significant step in MHRIL’s broader portfolio enhancement strategy and its focus on strengthening its presence across high-potential leisure destinations. The 31-key Royal Demazong has been reimagined with refreshed interiors, enhanced amenities and design elements inspired by Sikkim’s rich cultural heritage.
IHG & Alphanam Group unveil InterContinental Sapa Resort in Northwest Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Alphanam Group have announced their collaboration on The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort, marking the debut of InterContinental branded residences in Northwest Vietnam. Located in the Muong Hoa Valley in Sapa, Lao Cai Province, the residences will form part of the 83-hectare Alphora Muong Hoa International Resort Complex, developed by...
Etihad expands Saudi footprint with new direct route to The Red Sea
Etihad has announced a strategic expansion of its Middle Eastern network with the launch of year-round flights to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, commencing October 4, 2026. Connecting via Abu Dhabi, the new service introduces a high-end leisure destination to the airline's regional portfolio, offering seamless access to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) for global travel trade partners...
AirAsia resumes Jakarta operations following volcanic disruption
AirAsia has resumed operations to and from the affected destinations following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, which caused volcanic ash clouds and posed a significant threat to safe aircraft operations in the vicinity of the volcanic clouds...
ITQ unveils IVS, a tech-driven visa solutions platform covering 100+ countries across all major categories
The platform helps travel agencies, corporates and international travellers navigate complex visa requirements with greater ease, clarity and confidence. It is operated by CALLEO Distribution Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and affiliated with ITQ Technologies.
Kazakhstan records 15.7mn foreign arrivals in 2025; tourism investment tops 2.2tn KZT in 2 years
As part of executing the Head of State's instructions, the Government is implementing a comprehensive set of systemic measures to modernise resort areas, stimulate investment, and expand transport accessibility. By the end of 2025, the sector's total contribution to the economy reached 5 trillion KZT, and the number of employed exceeded 600 thousand people.
The Khyber records 1.81 lakh virtual views in 30 days with new Digital Twin platform
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa has recorded over 1.81 lakh virtual views and 3.4K high-intent visitors within 30 days of implementing Spalba's 3D Digital Twin platform, reflecting the growing role of immersive technology in how premium hospitality brands engage prospective guests and event planners...
TravelBullz targets INR 750-cr turnover by 2026 end; concludes 3-city roadshow with Thai partners
The Great India Roadshow 2026, held in association with destination partner Tourism Authority of Thailand, concluded this year’s edition in New Delhi on August 14, starting with Lucknow on August 10 and Chandigarh on August 12, bringing together around 24 Thai tourism and hospitality suppliers.
Jordan & Palestine join hands to boost religious tourism
Hijazeen voiced Jordan’s readiness to share its expertise to support Palestine's tourism sector. He pointed to the Kingdom’s 2030 preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’s baptism as a catalyst to strengthen the Kingdom's religious tourism and attract Christian pilgrims worldwide.
