Ryanair reported 22.2 million passengers in August 2026, up from 21 million in the same period last year. The airline operated over 120,500 flights during the month, though more than 400 flights were cancelled due to eruptions at Mount Etna. The carrier recorded summer traffic growth (April to October) of over 5%, rising from 138 million to 145 million passengers in S26, despite Q2 fare...

The Utah Office of Tourism, the official state agency that promotes travel, advertising, and economic growth across Utah, USA, has appointed Sartha Global Marketing LLP as its representative in India. This strategic partnership marks the destination’s continued focus on expanding the rapidly growing Indian outbound travel market for the state...

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu held a meeting with senior officers of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to review measures for promoting Ease of Doing Business in the civil aviation sector, with particular emphasis on simplifying and streamlining the process for issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs)...

Linkin Reps is expanding its presence in the outbound travel market with the launch of Linkin South Asia, a new brand focused on five key Asian destinations- Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong. Headquartered in New Delhi, Linkin South Asia will commence operations on September 2, 2026, offering directly operated destination services to Indian travel agents and tour operators...

Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited has launched Eco Satva Shirdi, a new hospitality destination designed to offer pilgrims, families and travellers a comfortable and comprehensive stay experience in one of India’s most prominent spiritual destinations. Located on Nagar Manmad Road in Nimgaon Korhale, Shirdi, the property brings together accommodation, dining and leisure experiences, featuring...

United announced an industry-first mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted. The app allows customers who are rebooked to a later flight after a travel disruption to stand by for up to three earlier flights. The airline automatically monitors availability behind the scenes and sends a text notification when a seat becomes available...

The presence of international hotel brands in Uzbekistan is growing rapidly. In just seven months — from the end of 2025 to August 1, 2026 — the number of hotels belonging to international chains increased by 27.5%, while the number of rooms grew by 28.4% and the number of beds by 29.5%. According to data from “Tourism Services Certification Center,” as of December 31, 2025...

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the appointment of Eva Cheong as the new Chief Operating Officer for the Airport. In this role, Cheong will lead airside and landside operations, AirTrain, safety and security, the Airport Integrated Operations Center and 911 dispatch center, guest care, facilities, and the SFO Museum. Cheong will be the first female Chief Operating...

Encalm Hospitality has announced the expansion of its hospitality services to Vizag International Airport. Encalm will bring together its lounges and guest services across multiple passenger touchpoints. This marks another step in the company’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of guests through thoughtfully designed and connected experiences across the airport journey...

Minor Hotels announced the appointment of Jason Marques as General Manager of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, effective September 1, 2026. Marques brings more than two decades of international hospitality experience to the role, with a career spanning luxury hotels and resorts across Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East. He joins Tivoli Avenida Liberdade following two years as...