The first-ever Sindhu Kumbh, held alongside the 30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra, began in Leh on Tuesday amid religious fervour and cultural celebrations, with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena describing the event as a catalyst for eco-spiritual tourism, economic growth and Ladakh's emergence as a global destination of peace and spirituality.

Marriott International announced the signing of a strategic agreement with CG Hospitality Global to introduce Series by Marriott to Greater China. CG Hospitality Global will work closely with Marriott to expand the brand’s presence across the market, with plans to jointly develop approximately 100 Series by Marriott hotels in Greater China over the next 10 years, with the first four hotels...

Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport has announced the appointment of Girish Divekar as Director of Sales & Marketing. Marking a significant homecoming, Divekar returns to the hotel where he first joined as Associate Director of Sales in 2017 and later served as Director of Sales until 2022. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Divekar has...

Adani Mundra Airport has commenced scheduled commercial operations in partnership with Star Air, effective June 23, 2026. This expansion establishes direct air connectivity between Mundra and eight critical destinations, facilitating efficient transit for business and trade professionals. The other cities that airline will connect Mundra include Hindon, Surat, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur...

AIRCAIRO announces its activation on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in India, effective immediately. This development enables all accredited IATA travel agents across India to issue AIRCAIRO tickets through the BSP platform, simplifying booking, ticketing, reporting, and settlement processes while enhancing accessibility to the airline’s...

Hilton announced the opening of Spark by Hilton hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, marking the arrival of the brand in Asia Pacific. The openings said to build on Hilton’s strategic agreement with Olive Hospitality to open 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across the country.

Akasa Air announced strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reflecting the continued strength of its business model, disciplined execution, and growing customer preference. During FY2025–26, the airline delivered strong growth across key business metrics. Operating revenue increased 37%, supported by a 30% growth in capacity measured through...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort at Chilika Lake, Odisha. This greenfield project marks the brand’s entry into the state. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The rising preference for nature-led, lesser‑explored destinations reflects a shift in how guests are choosing to travel. Tree of Life is anchored...

Revel Travel has become an official travel partner of Italy’s celebrated Kappa FuturFestival, scheduled for July 3 to 5, 2026 in Turin. Held at Parco Dora, Kappa FuturFestival attracts over 120,000 attendees from 150 countries annually. The festival has established itself as a premier gathering for international techno and house music enthusiasts, featuring more than 130 DJs across six stages...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes Uber to its Executive Committee, marking the company’s return to the organisation after previously serving as a Global Member between 2018 and 2021.