The Marriott Hotels in Mauritius announced the appointment of new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Patrick Lan. Lan brings over 20 years of international experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, with expertise spanning commercial strategy, sales, marketing, revenue management and hotel operations across luxury and upscale resorts. Throughout his career, Lan has held senior...

AbhiBus (ixigo’s bus business) has reported a 35% year-on-year growth in bus travel demand to and from Gujarat in 2026, underscoring the state's growing significance as a hub for business, leisure and spiritual travel. The growth was reflected across both bookings and seat demand, with Gujarat routes witnessing a strong increase in travel activity compared to the same period last year...

Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group sees Tier II and III markets, spiritual tourism and improved infrastructure driving the next wave of growth, while he also urges for easier visas, stronger destination marketing and better last-mile connectivity to unlock India's tourism potential. Notably, the group plans to open 20 hotels this calendar year.

Air India has been ranked the 4th most on-time airline in the world in June 2026 by aviation analytics firm Cirium, underscoring the airline’s continued focus on operational reliability and schedule integrity. According to Cirium’s June 2026 On-Time Performance report, the airline recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.85% across 15,135 flights tracked during the month...

IndiGo has announced direct flights between Guwahati and Deoghar, effective August 4, 2026. The new service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, strengthening connectivity between Northeast India and the spiritual destination in Jharkhand. Customers can plan and book their travel through IndiGo’s official website, mobile app, or authorised travel partners.

The country’s biggest challenge remains global mobility, where it ranks 136th, significantly pulling down its overall position, according to the index. The Indian passport currently provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 26 destinations.

Air India Express has added Madhya Pradesh’s capital, Bhopal, to its domestic network with daily services connecting the city with Delhi and Mumbai, starting August 1, 2026. With this addition, the airline has expanded its Madhya Pradesh operations to about 60 weekly flights across three of its major airports: Bhopal, Gwalior, and Indore. The airline will operate two daily flights on the...

Centara Hotels & Resorts unveiled the first details of Centara Hotel & Residences Van Don, Vietnam, a new bayfront destination set to open in Q4 2026. Marking the group’s second property in Vietnam. Set within the Ao Tien High-Class Port and Tourism Urban Area, the property aims to cater to leisure and business travellers. Designed for couples, families, groups, and extended stays, the...

Following this integration, the unified entity is entering its next phase of expansion with plans to establish operations in Switzerland, the Nordics, Thailand, and the Americas. Also, Kundu, under the new ownership structure, will lead the integrated business as Chairman of the board & CEO alongside the founding team.

Israel is targeting around 50,000 visitor arrivals from India over the coming year, as the destination steps up efforts to rebuild tourism from one of its most important source markets through enhanced trade engagement, training initiatives and consumer outreach.