India is entering the festive season with strong optimism among businesses and consumers. While 80% of MSMEs expect the festive season to be better than last year, 77% of shoppers expect to spend more during the festive season, pointing to strong business confidence and consumer intent. The findings from NeoGrowth’s Festive Outlook 2026, the 11th edition of NeoInsights, draw on insights...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines. Airlines and hotels face many similar environmental...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway hotel, a greenfield project, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The 215-key Gateway Lucknow in Gomti Nagar features an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar. The hotel also offers spa, gym and swimming pool. Designed to cater to business and social gatherings, the hotel offers a banqueting space spanning over...

ITA Airways announces the launch of a new direct service between Rome Fiumicino and Caracas, starting on March 30, 2027. The route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A330-900. As per the airline, the launch of the new flight is the result of a process developed in close cooperation with the relevant authorities and with the support of the...

Only airline to operate non-stop services between Delhi and Osaka. Air India will operate four weekly flights between the two cities using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Kerala recorded 2,50,58,366 domestic and 8,21,999 international arrivals in 2025. Total tourism revenue stood at INR 50,702.34 crores of which INR 43,320.32 crore came directly from domestic tourists and INR 7,382 crore from foreign exchange earnings. Tourism sector accounts for 12% of state’s GDP. Momentum has continued as the domestic arrivals in the first quarter of 2026 rose 10.98% over...

The ‘How India Travels 2026: The Homes Edit’ study projects alternative accommodation to grow at a 21.2% CAGR through FY29, as demand for villas, homestays and apartments expands beyond traditional leisure hotspots. Tourism Ministry also pointed to the segment needing stronger quality assurance and regulatory frameworks to reach its utmost potential.

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for 227 key Mementos by ITC Hotels Karjat; a luxury resort located outside Mumbai in Maharashtra. Set against the backdrop of the Sahyadri foothills, Karjat has emerged as one of western India’s most promising lifestyle destinations, drawing travellers seeking nature-led escapes, wellness journeys, destination weddings and...

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, announced the launch of Hotel Lobby, an agentic AI capability within its hotel sourcing consulting service. It is designed to shorten sourcing cycles and support continuous, year-round program optimisation...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has recorded a strong performance during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained demand for quality hospitality experiences across its portfolio. The group witnessed healthy growth across key performance indicators during Q2 2026, with occupancy increasing by 9%, Average Daily Rate (ADR) rising by 12% and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) registering a...