voco debuts in Punjab with the opening of voco Amritsar
IHG® Hotels & Resorts opens doors to voco Amritsar, marking the debut of its premium brand in Punjab. The hotel offers a range of room categories, including Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, Suites, and the Duplex Rooms, said to be a standout offering with its stylish two-level layout, for guests seeking a more elevated stay experience.
ITC Hotels strengthens Maharashtra portfolio with two hotels
ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of two new properties under its Fortune Hotels brand, boosting its expansion strategy in Maharashtra. The twin signings, Fortune Select Nashik and Fortune Jungle Resort Tadoba, emphasise ITC Hotels’ focus and strategic expansion across high-growth leisure, pilgrimage and emerging urban destinations, while deepening its footprint in one of India...
SOTC Travel launches two new franchise outlets in Uttar Pradesh
SOTC Travel has strengthened its presence in North India with the launch of two new franchise outlets in Bareilly and Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This strategic expansion underscores the company’s focus on deepening its regional footprint across high-potential Tier 1 & 2 markets. The new outlets are strategically located in prominent, easily accessible areas, ensuring convenience for key...
Thailand extends visa exemption for Indian tourists, allows 60-day stay
However, travellers intending to stay beyond 60 days or seeking entry under other visa categories will need to apply through Thailand’s e-visa platform.
US ranked world’s largest tourism market in 2025; losing market share with 5%+ dip in visitors: WTTC
World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Research, sponsored by its lead research partner, Chase Travel, found that the United States remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025 but is losing market share. While 2025 saw the best year ever for the Travel & Tourism sector in terms of GDP growth of 4.1%, the story was very different for North America...
CSMIA runways to remain non-operational on May 7, 2026 for six hours
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has scheduled its annual pre-monsoon runway maintenance for May 7, 2026, between 1100 hrs and 1700 hrs. During this time, both the primary runway 09/27 and secondary runway 14/32 will be temporarily non-operational. As part of CSMIA’ s comprehensive monsoon contingency plan, stakeholder consultation was carried out six months in...
Thales & Air India sign 10-year FlytCARE agreement for IFE maintenance
Thales announced that Air India has signed a 10-year agreement with Thales for its FlytCARE services package. This agreement provides a full turn-key maintenance approach, covering line maintenance, spares, repairs and logistics management support for Thales’ inflight entertainment (IFE) systems on 57 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
China Eastern Airlines resumes direct flights between Kolkata & Kunming
Following the relaunch of its Delhi–Shanghai service last year, this strategic resumption delivers on the airline’s commitment to strengthen the air connectivity between the two nations. The flights on this new route will operate six times weekly, featuring both Business and Economy Class cabins.
Hyatt Hotels unveils 99-key Hyatt Place in Bhopal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Place Bhopal, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint in key markets around the world. The hotel features 99 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, comfortable social spaces and efficient service for a seamless experience in a casual atmosphere. The hotel is designed to cater business and leisure travellers. Located near Bhopal’s...
INR 18,000 cr loss reported in aviation industry amid West Asia crisis; inbound dips 15-20%: Report
The escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sent shockwaves through the global travel ecosystem, causing significant operational and financial disruptions for India’s travel, aviation, and hospitality sectors. India’s tourism and hospitality sector which contributes to nearly 8% to country’s GDP and support million jobs currently, has seemed to be taken a major hit too...
