The partnership with AVIS India aims to enable Air India guests to book premium, chauffeur-driven cars at exclusive rates. This service is available across 17 cities in India, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Jaipur, among others.

Planet Hollywood Thane has announced the appointment of Sana Naseem as its new General Manager. In her new role, Naseem aims to position Planet Hollywood Thane as a premier lifestyle and luxury destination.

Lohono Stays by Isprava Group has launched “Beyond the Walls: Where Stays Become Stories”, a storytelling campaign that aims to define how villas are experienced. The campaign presents luxury travel by showcasing each villa not just as a destination but as a home with a story, told through the eyes of its owner.

In the absence of Julia Simpson, Guevara, the former President & CEO will return to the helm on an interim basis and extend support during WTTC’s Global Summit scheduled in Rome.

Intrepid Travel has announced the expanding of its destination management network with a new country office in Uzbekistan, scheduled to open later this year. This move reinforces Intrepid Travel’s Central Asia network as demand grows, with bookings to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan up 70 per cent year-on-year in 2025.

Vivanta Stays, a luxury villa network backed by Bajaj Auto, has announced an expansion plan to launch more than 500 villas across India by March 2026. The portfolio will span a wide category range, from family-focused properties to “affordable luxury” villas designed for groups.

Marriott International Inc. has appointed Kiran Andicot Senior Vice President, to lead its South Asia region. The promotion will see Kiran overseeing Operations and Development across Marriott International’s South Asia portfolio.

Until now, airport operations were being managed from a temporary facility, as the state government prioritised early functionality after the airport’s completion in 2022. The new terminal building will have an enhanced capacity of 15 lakh annual passengers.

Malaysia Airlines will commence daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) beginning January 9 2026, bringing the airline’s network in Greater China to seven destinations. The airline currently operates flights to Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG), and Taipei (TPE).

The three-day celebration, conceptualised by the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board, aims to spotlight the biodiversity, tribal heritage, and conservation-led tourism that make Dudhwa one of India’s most promising nature destinations.