Philippine Airlines to order nine more Airbus A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough Air Show by Lucio C. Tan III, President and Chief Operating Officer of PAL Holdings, Inc., Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, together with Lars Wagner, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus and...
Namibia Tourism unveils plans to boost Indian market presence; set to launch Luxury Travel Market in Dec 2026
As Indian outbound travel continues to witness remarkable growth, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is intensifying its efforts to position Namibia as one of Africa’s leading sustainable, experiential luxury travel destinations for Indian travellers. As part of its long-term tourism growth strategy, NTB has announced the launch of the annual Namibia Luxury Travel Market (NLTM), set to...
Radisson strengthens presence in South India; signs Radisson Hotel Ongole
Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence across emerging destinations in India with the signing of Radisson Hotel Ongole, a 151-room hotel in Andhra Pradesh. Strategically positioned along NH-16, the hotel is said to benefit from excellent regional connectivity and access to key commercial and urban centres.
Goa govt. urges Union Tourism Minister to fast-track critical infrastructure, policy reforms
Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte recently met with Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to fast-track critical infrastructure and policy reforms. The meeting focused on aligning Goa’s long-term tourism strategy with the Government of India’s national tourism priorities while strengthening the State’s position as India’s premier year-round tourism destination...
Brigade Hospitality rebrands MLR Convention Centre Whitefield as MLR Cultural Centre
Brigade Hospitality has rebranded its MLR Convention Centre in Whitefield as MLR Cultural Centre. This change comes in the wake of this landmark venue evolving as one of Bengaluru’s emerging destinations for arts, culture and creative expression. The transition is complete with a refreshed logo and new visual identity to boot...
Virginia Beach emerges as a high-potential coastal add-on for Indian travellers
Set along Virginia’s Atlantic coastline, Virginia Beach blends oceanfront energy, outdoor adventure, fresh coastal cuisine, and family-friendly experiences into one of America’s most iconic seaside destinations. While best known for its wide sandy beaches and lively boardwalk, the city also offers scenic parks, water activities, local culture, and relaxed coastal neighbourhoods that make...
IHCL signs 46-key Tree of Life in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort, a greenfield project, in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. The 46-key Tree of Life, Karaikudi will draw inspiration from the region’s iconic Chettiar architecture, blending traditional design elements with contemporary comforts. The property will offer an all-day dining restaurant showcasing authentic Chettinad cuisine...
Atlas Air Worldwide announces strategic investments in Air Atlanta
Atlas Air Worldwide (“Atlas”) announced the successful completion of its previously announced strategic investment in Air Atlanta. As part of the transaction, Atlas acquired a 49% minority equity stake in the company, and its Titan Aviation Holdings subsidiary acquired the aircraft owned by the Air Atlanta group of companies and entered into a long-term leasing agreement with Air Atlanta...
Ranthambore sees record advance safari bookings for upcoming tourist season; 14,000 foreign tourists registered
Advance safari bookings for Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve have received an overwhelming response, with nearly 40,000 registrations recorded within two hours of the booking window opening for the October–December tourism season. As per a national news agency report, around 14,000 registrations were made by foreign tourists, marking the first time international visitors were able to...
Radisson Hotel Group launches global long-stay proposition
Radisson Hotel Group announced the launch of Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a new global proposition designed to capture growing demand for extended-stay travel, while strengthening the group’s commercial offering for corporate partners. Bringing together participating hotels with apartment units across the group’s portfolio, the initiative introduces a more unified and seamless approach...
