Today, it remains one of Oman Air’s strongest-performing routes, with up to 14 flights operating each week.

The Secretary stressed the need to develop new tourist attractions and ancillary facilities to encourage tourists to stay longer in the district. He instructed officials to formulate a plan to attract the lakhs of devotees who visit important religious destinations to the district's coastal regions.

Emirates will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from September 1, 2026, providing Mauritian travellers with a new level of comfort and greater choice when travelling to Dubai and onwards across the airline’s global network. Premium Economy will be available on flights EK703/704, operated by airline’s A380, and EK709/710...

Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced the launch of Sterling Lake View Sattal, its newest resort in Uttarakhand. With this addition, Sterling now operates 12 resorts in Uttarakhand and 80 resorts across India, further strengthening its presence in one of the country’s most diverse hospitality markets...

Düsseldorf becomes Air Arabia’s third destination in Germany from Sharjah, joining Munich and Frankfurt in the airline’s growing European network. Air Arabia will operate the new route with an Airbus A320neo, with flights starting on December 16 this year.

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) announced its latest new members, strengthening its global network with expertise in sustainability ratings, hotel investment and supply chain transparency, further accelerating its mission to create a net positive hospitality industry...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment. Spread across a 34-acre estate in the Western Ghats, the property is an integrated luxury development comprising 32 branded villas and a 100-key Taj resort...

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is expanding its portfolio with two regional hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland. These brands joining GHA reflect the growing appeal of the alliance model among independent hotel companies looking to expand internationally, while retaining their local cultural appeal and individual identity that has established them in their home countries...

The Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR), in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, is set to host two major B2B networking events this September. The 6th edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) will take place in Jaipur from September 17 to 19, 2026, followed by the debut of the Marwar Travel Mart (MTM) in Jodhpur from...

Following the recent official discussions, the Government has clarified that bookings made before September 1, 2026, will not be subject to the Tourism Services Tax, even if the tourism service is delivered after the effective date. The TST will apply to qualifying tourism operators and services, as defined under the Tourism Services Tax Act 2026, from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.