Intrepid Travel has announced the expanding of its destination management network with a new country office in Uzbekistan, scheduled to open later this year. This move reinforces Intrepid Travel’s Central Asia network as demand grows, with bookings to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan up 70 per cent year-on-year in 2025.

Vivanta Stays, a luxury villa network backed by Bajaj Auto, has announced an expansion plan to launch more than 500 villas across India by March 2026. The portfolio will span a wide category range, from family-focused properties to “affordable luxury” villas designed for groups.

Marriott International Inc. has appointed Kiran Andicot Senior Vice President, to lead its South Asia region. The promotion will see Kiran overseeing Operations and Development across Marriott International’s South Asia portfolio.

Until now, airport operations were being managed from a temporary facility, as the state government prioritised early functionality after the airport’s completion in 2022. The new terminal building will have an enhanced capacity of 15 lakh annual passengers.

Malaysia Airlines will commence daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) beginning January 9 2026, bringing the airline’s network in Greater China to seven destinations. The airline currently operates flights to Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG), and Taipei (TPE).

The three-day celebration, conceptualised by the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board, aims to spotlight the biodiversity, tribal heritage, and conservation-led tourism that make Dudhwa one of India’s most promising nature destinations.

88 airports have already transitioned to 100% green energy usage, setting benchmarks for global best practices. This and more were highlighted at the launch event of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study for India, which aims to provide strategic insights to shape India’s national SAF policy framework.

MTF Events is all set to host the 2nd edition of ‘Melange’ on September 20 and 21, 2025. The B2B travel trade show, in its second edition, is moving to a new venue at NESCO Hall VI in Mumbai. A key highlight this year, setting it apart from the maiden edition, is the introduction of a hosted buyer programme.

The Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board (MPEDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to promote safe, sustainable and community-focused adventure tourism across Madhya Pradesh on September 3, 2025.

MakeMyTrip’s B2B platform, myPartner, has onboarded Europamundo, to bring 600+ of its international packages by Indian travellers to the platform’s 50,000 registered travel agents. The development is aimed to make it easier for travel agents discover and recommend popular itineraries that resonate with the preferences of their customers. myPartner will also offer B2B rates to ensure better margins