MakeMyTrip has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sun Hospitality & Entertainment Group (S.H.E). Through this association, Sun Group aims to showcase its destinations to Indian travellers and further strengthen Vietnam’s position as a high-quality, experiential destination of choice.

As per an official notice, his tenure at the ministry will be of five years.

Lower taxes to support tourists and craftsmen. The new GST rates will make hotel stays more affordable for middle-class and budget travellers and will boost weekend travel, pilgrimage circuits, heritage tourism, and eco-tourism. For transport, it will help bring down ticket fares, especially in semi-urban and rural routes.

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) announces the expansion of its footprint in Andhra Pradesh with the signing of a hotel management agreement for Zone Connect by THE Park in Vishakhapatnam. This strategic development aims to strengthen ASPHL’s presence in Andhra Pradesh and highlights its commitment to expanding into key destinations across India.

Udaan, a Visa Concierge and Travel Services firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Common Service Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) to collaborate on CSC Safar, a travel services programme by CSC E-Governance Services India Ltd.

Sterling Holiday Resorts announces the opening of Sterling Darshan Guruvayur, its second property in Guruvayur. The resort aims to blend devotion with comfort through its 30 rooms, authentic Kerala dining at Annapoorani Restaurant, and a range of spiritual and cultural experiences curated by the in-house travel desk.

Atmosphere Core, in partnership with Pratyaksh Estates Private Limited, announces the launch of a luxury boutique resort in southern Odisha, India. The new property, Pratyaksh An Atmosphere Experience Chandragiri, will open in the fourth quarter of 2027.

With a clear mandate of zero tolerance for any lapses in safety, the DGCA has been instructed to adopt strict measures and ensure safe operations. The recommencement of helicopter services for Chardham Yatra is expected to provide pilgrims with a safe, efficient, and reliable mode of transport to the revered shrines.

Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts has added two new properties under the Ocho Homes brand—one in Belfast, United Kingdom, and the other in Parsic Hill, Navi Mumbai, India. This aims to boost the brand's strategy to elevate the Ocho Homes identity across both the UK and India.

Air India group announces that the sales teams of Air India and Air India Express have integrated to ensure greater business efficiency and improved engagement with the travel trade community. With this step, the two airlines will now have a unified sales team representing the Air India Group across domestic and international markets.