Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited has announced its entry into Varanasi with the opening of Sterling Varanasi, adding one of India’s most significant spiritual destinations to its growing portfolio. Located near the revered Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, the hotel features 33 contemporary rooms, including the Premier Rooms with balconies offering views of Kashi. The dining options include...

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL), through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Private Limited, has announced the launch of Regenta, Bhadohi, that strengthens the Group's footprint in Uttar Pradesh. Strategically located in the heart of Bhadohi, widely known as the Carpet City of India, the property aims to cater to business and leisure travellers both alike.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) opened Taj Hessischer Hof Frankfurt, located in Frankfurt’s trade fair district. The luxury hotel marks the debut of the Taj luxury hospitality brand on mainland Europe. The hotel features 126 rooms and suites across eight categories. Seven suites offer more than 80 square metres of space, including the 140-square-metre Royal Presidential Suite. The culinary...

With a target of 3 million international tourist arrivals by 2027, Maldives is looking to strengthen connectivity and develop new segments as it works towards the next phase of tourism growth. India remains an important market in that strategy, although it currently sits outside the destination’s top 5 source markets.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu unveiled the Curtain Raiser for Routes Asia 2027 in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s preparations to host the prestigious international aviation event. The Curtain Raiser witnessed participation from representatives of 28 embassies, along with leading aviation stakeholders, underscoring the growing international engagement...

The ASSOCHAM-CBRE report presented during the conclave noted that organised hotel occupancy increased to 64.1% in 2025 from 42.0% in 2021, while growth in average daily rates supported a recovery in RevPAR beyond pre-pandemic levels. Improving connectivity and the emergence of new destinations are also opening opportunities for hospitality and tourism investment beyond established markets.

Taking place under the theme FUTU[RE]SET, over two days, the Summit will welcome CEOs, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Commissioners, senior policymakers, tourism authorities and former Heads of State from every region of the world to discuss the forces reshaping global Travel & Tourism.

Airbnb signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, to strengthen India’s homestay ecosystem, empower local entrepreneurs and support tourism-led economic growth across emerging destinations.

The growth in arrivals has been accompanied by a sharp increase in visitor spending. Foreign tourists generated KRW 14 trillion (approximately USD 10.3 billion) in tourism-related card transactions during the first eight months of the year, representing a 48.5% year-on-year increase.

ITA Airways is strengthening its operations to Israel with the resumption of a third daily flight between Rome Fiumicino and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport, starting October 25, 2026. The additional service will complement the flights already operating on the route. The additional daily service will operate on flight AZ812, departing Rome Fiumicino at 4:00 p.m. and arriving in Tel Aviv...