ITA Airways announced Simply Italian, its new global communication campaign, through which the Company renews its brand identity and supports its evolution in Italy and in its main international markets. The project was created to enhance ITA Airways’ identity through elements like the Italian spirit, expressed through hospitality, style and care for customers.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new Cozzet by Cygnett property in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand. The upcoming hotel will feature cottages with 51 rooms. Nature-inspired design elements aim to create a relaxed, contemporary sanctuary that complements the wilderness experience of Jim Corbett.

Björn Bender will step down as CEO and Executive Chairman of Rail Europe, effective September 18, 2026, and move on from the company after four years. Notably, Omio Group acquired Rail Europe in late July 2026, following the completion of a CSE consultation process in France.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Private Limited, announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Magnus, Pune. The contemporary upscale hotel aims to strengthen the Group’s footprint in Maharashtra and caters to both business and leisure travellers seeking comfort, style, and convenience.

SAP Concur is expanding its European rail offering by integrating content from French rail operator SNCF (incl. TGV, regional trains, Eurostar and Lyria) and Austrian rail operator ÖBB into Concur Travel. Building on its existing rail content, these integrations aims to simplify how business travellers book domestic and cross-border rail journeys in Concur Travel.

Saltstayz, a Gurugram-based mid-premium hospitality brand, has expanded its footprint into South India with the launch of Saltstayz Premier, Bengaluru, its first property in the region and the 17th hotel under the company's growing Premier portfolio.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed nine new joint marketing partnerships with Indian travel companies to bring 75,500 additional visitors to the emirate.

Seclude Hotels has announced the launch of Seclude Fort Unchagaon, a 300-year-old heritage fort in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 19 acres of mango orchards, the 22-room property is said to be around two hours from Delhi NCR and marks Seclude’s largest heritage redesign to date.

International tourist arrivals are now expected to grow by 1% to 2% globally in 2026, down from UN Tourism’s January forecast of 3% to 4%. However, the latest report finds that this will depend on the conflict’s actual duration and its effect on oil prices and overall inflation.

As MTA’s Airline partner, the aim is to identify key markets and medical travel corridors, particularly across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and develop tailored travel solutions as well as an enhanced customer experience designed around the needs of patients, referring physicians, insurers and employers.