Marriott Bonvoy has announced an expansion of its global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to include the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, offering exclusive access to the tournament taking place in England in June and July.

Celestyal features sailings across the Greek Islands, Eastern Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf, popularly for Indian travellers looking for shorter, destination-led cruise holidays. Its three, four, seven and fourteen-night itineraries are said to be particularly suited for travellers wanting to combine cruises with larger Europe or Middle East holidays.

Developed in alignment with IFC’s Building Resilience Index (BRI), the retreat features elevated bamboo bridges rising above historic flood levels, glamping structures said to adapt to water movement, and architecture shaped from reclaimed timber and ventilated platforms. The 30 eco tented lodges are nestled across the terrain in clusters, each framed by a canopy of indigenous planting.

The company has also observed a strong increase in travel intent following recent conversations around prioritising domestic tourism and avoiding discretionary international travel. Over the past few days alone, the platform has recorded a nearly 42-45% increase in searches across several high-demand routes, signalling stronger momentum for domestic leisure travel in the coming weeks.

India’s hospitality sector said to demonstrate exceptional momentum in 2025, with hotel investments reaching approximately USD 567 million across 28 transactions, a 67% increase from the USD 340 million recorded in 2024. This surge reflects robust investor confidence in India’s tourism infrastructure and the sector's fundamental strength across multiple market tiers.

The flight is in addition to the airline’s existing daily service on the route on weekdays and has been introduced to cater to the seasonal rise in passenger movement during the peak summer travel period. The airline already operates double dailies on weekends.

As part of its long-term growth strategy, Uzbekistan is intensifying its focus on India. To boost the outreach in India, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in India, hosted a trade roadshow at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, on May 13, 2026. The event capped a series of successful roadshows previously held in...

Sayaji Hotels announces the launch of Effotel by Sayaji, Gangtok, marking its entry into the hill destinations. The hotel features 32 rooms, including Deluxe King, Deluxe Twin, and Suite. With this launch, Sayaji Hotels aims to continue its expansion into high-potential leisure destinations, and offer hospitality experiences tailored to today’s evolving traveller.

The Indian Army has taken a step towards promoting border and battlefield tourism with the inauguration of the ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex in Tangdhar’s Karnah region of Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir.

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a landmark managed hotel portfolio agreement to develop five hotels across key airport-linked and high-growth urban destinations in India. The agreement will add close to 1,500 keys across multiple brands and locations, in line with IHG’s growth plans for India.