Insights at Radisson Hotel Group reveal that a growing number of Indian business travellers now extend their work trips for leisure, while tier-II and tier-III markets continue to drive domestic travel demand. Recognising these shifts, the Group is tapping into regional momentum through curated seasonal campaign tailored to emerging preferences.

The strategic expansion said to align with the brand’s strategy of expanding in the less discovered and growing regions of India to boost tourism and hospitality in these smaller undiscovered destinations. Developed in association with Regenta Hotel Bhopal Airport, the 70-key resort will be operated under a management agreement, reflecting ROHL’s asset-light model.

This strategic collaboration is said to mark Costa Navarino’s first dedicated representation in India, reflecting the destination’s commitment to engaging meaningfully with the Indian travel trade and media.

Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its B787-8 aircraft, with the first of 26 aircraft (VT-ANT) having flown to a Boeing facility in Victorville, California (United States) in July 2025. A second aircraft is scheduled to depart for the same facility in October 2025, with both expected to return to service in December 2025.

This information including other initiatives by the Ministry of Tourism were shared by the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat during a recent Rajya Sabha session.

Dream Cruises’ 5 Night voyage to the shores of South and North Bali, kicks off this November, during Singapore school holidays and festive season. Departing from Singapore aboard Genting Dream on 30 November 2025, this tropical escape will take to the vibrant ports of Denpasar and Celukan Bawang.

MakeMyTrip announced the launch of GenAI-enabled Trip Planning Assistant, that aims to assist users at every stage of travel planning, from discovery to fulfilment, and beyond. The new GenAI Trip Planning Assistant is an upgrade to the existing AI agent, Myra, enabling travellers to interact via voice and text.

Highlighting five core pillars, namely, leisure, luxury, history, gastronomy and adventure. The narrative aims to present Jordan as a multidimensional destination that appeals to both the heart and the intellect. The narrative is brought to life through the journey of three Indian travellers: Jahanvi Jain and Anmol Yadav, and Abhijit Singh, who embark on a trip across Jordan.

The return of operations to these key routes marks a robust comeback after a brief summer pause, that reinforces NOK AIR’s commitment to serve the Indian market.

By comparison, the city saw 5.76 crore visitors in 2023, which grew to 16.44 crore in 2024. Ayodhya is not only a sacred site, it is becoming a global symbol of cultural and spiritual resurgence, said Minister Jaiveer Singh.