TBO to acquire luxury travel company Classic Vacations from Najafi
With an estimated total purchase of up to USD 125 millions of this leading U.S. luxury travel wholesaler, TBO is expected to elevate its premium outbound travel market services across the global stage.
airBaltic to launch five weekly direct flights between Oulu & Riga
The Latvian airline airBaltic will begin direct scheduled flights between Riga and Oulu in March 2026. The return flights will operate five days a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) starting from March 29 until the end of October 2026.
Centara Hotels & Resorts strengthens its connect with Indian DMC partners
Centara Hotels & Resorts concluded its exclusive Familiarization (FAM) Trip in the Maldives from August 23 to 26, 2025. The initiative welcomed prominent DMC partners from the Indian market, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and opening new avenues for collaboration and growth.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts names Hishan Singhawansa as CEO
With over 17 years at the John Keells Group (JKH), Singhawansa steps into leadership at a time to boost Sri Lanka’s arrivals from India, reported to have surged by more than 30% in the first half of 2025.
GAEHP hosts exclusive educational tour for members
The Global Association of Events & Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) hosted an exclusive educational tour for its members at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi. The event witnessed the participation of over 25 distinguished members who said to have experienced a blend of history, technology, and hospitality.
Royal Orchid unveils new 65-key property in Ambala
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the signing of their latest property at Ambala. The new 65-key property, developed in collaboration with Lovepreet Singh, who will operate under a management agreement.
Jamaica celebrates 63rd Independence anniversary
The Jamaican High Commission in New Delhi celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence anniversary under the theme “Be Proud, Be Bold, in the Black, Green and Gold”, bringing together more than 900 guests.
LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts signs fifth asset in Uttarakhand
LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts has announced an addition to its LaRiSa Homes brand with the signing of 1 Partridge Hill in Satoli, near Mukteshwar in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand – LaRiSa Homes X 1 Partridge Hill. With LaRiSa Homes X 1 Partridge Hill, the number of LaRiSa Hotels and Resorts in the state will go up to five.
IHG Hotels & Resorts adds 420 keys to its Bengaluru portfolio
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Hotel Chetan International to develop two new hotels in Bengaluru: Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park in the premium segment and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park from the company’s essentials collection. Scheduled to open in the quarter 1 of 2028.
Vietjet reports carrying 14.4 mn passengers in first half of 2025
In the first six months of this year, Vietjet's air transport revenue was reported to have reached VND35.601 trillion (approx. US$1.35 billion), with a pre-tax profit of nearly VND1.6 trillion (approx. US$60.71 million), marking a 37% YoY increase.
