Scenic Tours APAC Pte. Ltd. and Polarverse Seacations Pvt. Ltd, announced a strategic partnership to drive the growth of Scenic Ultra-Luxury Cruises and Emerald Luxury Cruises’ ocean yacht experiences in the Indian market. The collaboration brings together Scenic Group’s luxury ocean cruising fleet with Polarverse’s specialist expertise in expedition and small-ship travel. The partnership...

Global hotel rates are forecast to rise in 2027, continuing the trend set in 2026. Resilient corporate travel and meetings demand across the Americas and Europe – combined with persistent inflation – reportedly is pushing prices upward, with more moderate increases in Asia-Pacific.

The next phase of growth, expanding room capacity to 10000+ and experiences, strengthening the trade network and leveraging the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu to drive longer stays and more, was discussed during a recent conversation with a senior official.

Sibaya, in partnership with Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts, has expanded its presence in North Goa with the opening of Sibaya Courtyard by Stone Wood Premier, a 40-room hotel in Calangute. The property marks the second hotel under the Sibaya portfolio, with Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts providing hospitality management and operational expertise.

InterGlobe Air Transport has been appointed as the exclusive Passenger and Cargo GSA for STARLUX Airlines in India. This strategic collaboration is said to provide travellers and trade partners with streamlined access to the boutique airline’s premium network, marking a milestone in STARLUX’s expansion strategy and significantly strengthening its brand presence across the country.

Seven Tides announced the official launch of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, following a phased transformation and repositioning of the former Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai. The 396-room property, which is owned by Seven Tides and operated by Minor Hotels, reportedly represents the latest development within Seven Tides’ hospitality portfolio and builds on the company’s existing relationship

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the Taj InnerCircle Series, reportedly a new experiential chapter for its loyalty program, Taj InnerCircle.

The new service increases the airline's India schedule to 70 weekly flights, a 25% increase compared with last year. Launch comes as the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement enters into force, strengthening business, trade and tourism links between the two countries.

Luxury hotel development company Juniper Hotels stated that it has signed an agreement with Imagicaaworld Entertainment to acquire Novotel Imagicaa for INR 248 crore.

Speaking at a discussion on climate change in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands organised under the aegis of the Institute of Hydrocarbon Energy and Geo-Resources at Lucknow University, Sharma emphasised the significance of tourism in the Andaman region.