Building on its growing appeal among Indian travellers, Bintan Island has recorded a strong start to 2026, driven by rising demand for short-haul & experience-led getaways. With an approx increase of 94% in Feb 2026, v/s Feb 2025, Bintan saw marked a growth in both awareness and demand from India. Data also indicated an approx 40% increase in arrivals in Feb 2026 v/s Jan 2026, reflecting Q1...

Based on a recommendation by the audit committee and independent committee, the Board of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) gave an in-principle approval to a proposal for the demerger of the company’s Resorts and Resort Management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) and a subsequent capital restructuring of TCIL. The proposed demerger and restructuring are subject to NCLT...

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Hangzhou, China on June 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The airline will operate the medium-haul variant of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which is configured with 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class.

Polarverse has been appointed as the official India partner for Secret Atlas, the creator of Expedition Micro Cruises, said to be industry’s smallest and most intimate group size, alongside photography-led expeditions and private charters to the world’s most remote polar regions.

Lords Hotels & Resorts announced the upcoming opening of two resorts, Lords Riverside Resort, Muduba and Lords Sahyadri Resort, Sagara, in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The new properties are designed to offer travellers a peaceful escape and a deeper connection with their natural surroundings. Set against the Western Ghats, the properties seamlessly blends modern comfort enriched by traditional culture.

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) announced the launch of two new resorts in Club Mahindra Amba Ghat, Maharashtra and Club Mahindra Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh, adding 159 keys to its growing portfolio thus strengthening its presence across Western and Central India.

Agoda’s 2026 Sustainable Travel Survey revealed that 88% of Indian travellers consider sustainability important when choosing travel options in 2026, placing India third in Asia for prioritising sustainable travel. The findings highlight that sustainability is becoming increasingly central to how Asian travellers plan their trips. Across the region, Thailand leads the ranking with 95%,...

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced the launch of SoHo Suite. SoHo is designed to help hospitality brands turn social engagement into measurable demand and direct bookings. SoHo Suite brings together Digital Asset Management (DAM), Social Media Publishing, and Community Inbox into one unified platform built for hospitality teams. At its core, AI orchestrates these capabilities...

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 34 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on March 20, 2026. Air India Express will continue to operate 6 scheduled flights to and from Muscat, including services Delhi, Kannur and Mumbai. In addition to the scheduled services, Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 28 non-scheduled flights...

The Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) announced the appointment of Sanjay Sahgal as the Director – Programme & Coordination. With over 32 years of extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry, Sahgal brings exceptional expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to GAEHP. He has been associated with renowned travel brands such as SOTC, Kuoni, and...