India leads APAC in Branded Residences at INR 92,000 Crore: NOESIS
The Branded Residences Summit 2026 (TBRS 2.0), presented by Amavi by Clarks and curated by NOESIS Hotel Advisors, concluded at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar on October 8. Over two days it brought together 350 delegates, including 250 developers, 28 international and Indian brands, more than 50 speakers and six of the funds and banks that finance Indian real estate...
Delhi-Taipei launch first step as EVA Air continues to weigh India expansion on demand
As the Taiwanese carrier EVA Air prepares to launch nonstop services between Delhi and Taipei from December 1, 2026, it is positioning the capital as a strategic gateway to India, and Taipei as a springboard for Indian travellers heading beyond Taiwan, particularly to North America. Speaking to Travel Trends Today on the sidelines of EVA Air’s pre-launch engagement with the Indian travel...
Suba Hotels boosts Lucknow presence with 36-keys Quality Inn Serenity
Suba Hotels Ltd further strengthened its footprint in Uttar Pradesh with the opening of Quality Inn Serenity, Lucknow. The new property marks the company's seventh hotel in the city and its third hotel under the Choice Hotels portfolio in Lucknow, complementing its existing presence through three Click Hotels and one RnB Select hotel.
Taiwan Tourism concludes roadshow in Delhi ahead of nonstop service between Delhi-Taipei
Ahead of the launch of a new direct service between Delhi and Taipei by EVA Air from December 1, the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) organised a roadshow at Le Meridien, New Delhi on October 9. The event brought together around 100 travel trade agents and media representatives to familiarise them with Taiwan’s expanding tourism landscape.
Travog & Mastercard bring new travel and expense card to digitise business travel spending
The Mastercard-powered card will connect bookings, payments, expense controls and real-time reporting on Travog’s unified travel and expense management platform.
Rayna Tours eyes stronger Q4 after double-digit monthly growth; measured India - UAE demand
The UAE remains the foundation of Rayna Tours’ business, but its growth strategy is increasingly extending beyond its home market. “We believe this is where we have grown, and we will continue to invest in this particular region,” shared Velan. The company has seen good growth month on month, he added, with expectations that the final quarter will perform even better.
UP Tourism launches INR 8.74 cr Ashram Project to elevate Ballia’s religious tourism identity
Uttar Pradesh is widening its spiritual tourism offering in the east, with work underway on an INR 8.74 crore project at Maharishi Bhrigu Ashram in Ballia. The development will combine better pilgrim facilities with cultural storytelling, giving the district’s ancient association with the sage a stronger place in the state’s tourism network. The project is being undertaken under the Chief...
Akasa Air commences operations from Jaipur, connects it with Mumbai & Bengaluru
Akasa Air commenced operations from Jaipur, connecting it with Mumbai and Bengaluru with daily direct flights. The maiden flight on October 11, 2026, departed Jaipur International Airport at 1130hrs, arriving at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 1400 hrs. The route marks Akasa Air’s entry in the state of Rajasthan, offering enhanced travel options to key metropolitan hubs...
Thailand, Vietnam & Japan emerge as most searched countries ahead of festive season
With Dussehra, Durga Puja and Diwali approaching, accommodation search trends on digital travel platform Agoda show travellers looking at a mix of international experiences and domestic leisure breaks. Based on searches made between August 1 and September 30, 2026, for stays between October 15 and November 30, international travel interest for Indian travellers is led by destinations across...
UP approves Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2026
The Yogi Adityanath government has approved the implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2026, according to an official statement. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, the UP government said in a statement.
