Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Corbett Hideaway, Jim Corbett - IHCL SeleQtions in Uttarakhand. Set along the banks of the Kosi River and spread across seven acres, the property offers 80-keys private sit-outs; Ija, the all-day dining restaurant, and Himmaleh Bar & Deck. The resort features a range of curated experiences designed to immerse guests in the region’s...

EHL Group, a hospitality management and business education group which welcomes a student body of 4,000 from more than 120 nationalities across 3 campuses in Switzerland and Singapore, announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Dr Achim Schmitt, currently Dean and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, as the next CEO of the group. Schmitt will succeed current CEO Dr Markus...

Scheduled for September 26 - 27 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Mélange 2026 is reportedly witnessing participation from across India and overseas, with growing exhibitor interest reinforcing its positioning as a national travel trade platform.

Oceania Cruises marked the completion of the construction of its newest ship, Oceania Sonata, as the vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on the interiors ahead of its debut in August 2027...

Star Air boosts the regional travel in Eastern India with the introduction of 24 new weekly flights, including the launch of a direct service between Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar, alongside the reinstatement of the Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda connection, both scheduled to commence operations from September 4, 2026.

New York City Tourism + Conventions announced the appointment of Fred Dixon as President and CEO. He will assume the role on December 1, 2026. Dixon returns to NYC Tourism + Conventions following more than two years as President and CEO of Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organisation focused exclusively on increasing international visitation to the United States...

Hilton is executing a multi-platform digital strategy designed to compress the path from travel inspiration to confirmed reservation. By embedding AI assistants across the hospitality ecosystem, the brand is transforming conversational search into a high-conversion acquisition channel, ensuring Hilton properties remain a primary choice in an increasingly automated marketplace...

Wild Horizons announced the appointment of Ace Connect, led by Alpa Jani, as its official sales and marketing representative for the Indian market. This strategic partnership reflects Wild Horizons’ commitment to strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets and building long-term relationships with the Indian travel trade...

Spread across a 34-acre estate in the Western Ghats, Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas is an integrated luxury development comprising 32 branded villas and a 100-key Taj resort. The project offers panoramic views of the surrounding lake and valley. The branded villas will be offered for sale integrated into the resort inventory through a lease-back programme.

Hilton announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Harare Highlands in partnership with Terrace Africa, marking Hilton’s entry into Zimbabwe and the debut of its upscale focused-service brand, Hilton Garden Inn, in the country. The announcement took place at ZimReal, Zimbabwe’s property investment forum...