During the first half of 2026, Wyndham EMEA signed 25 hotels and opened 13 hotels across EMEA. Growth was reportedly driven by continued momentum across Türkiye, rapid expansion in India and increasing investment across emerging destinations including the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), where improving tourism fundamentals and rising international interest continue...

zingbus reported a fivefold year-on-year increase in bookings for its Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib corridor. This growth is attributed to the performance of Chyll by zingbus, the brand’s platform for integrated travel experiences.  Chyll by zingbus is now extending its curated travel model to Leh via the Delhi–Manali–Leh corridor...

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection, marking the introduction of its collection brand to India and South West Asia. The 145-room hotel joins Vignette Collection, said to be a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember and becomes part of IHG' leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio.

Air India has deployed its B787-9 aircraft on Delhi-Toronto flights. The airline has announced the expansion of its Canada operations for the Winter 2026-27 season with a new non-stop service between Mumbai and Toronto, overall capacity between India and Canada increasing by 4,400 seats each month, and premium seat capacity to Toronto boosting by 71%...

Six Senses Fort Barwara has announced the appointment of Burkhard Wolter as General Manager. With over three decades of experience in international luxury hospitality across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean, Wolter brings extensive operational expertise and a strong passion for people, culture and guest experiences...

SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables airline’s passengers to access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives. The arrangement is designed to enhance travel convenience by allowing passengers to book journeys involving both carriers...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has signed a contract for 112-room Lords Sambhav Villas in Pushkar. This premium hospitality destination further strengthens the brand’s growing presence across India’s key leisure, spiritual, wedding, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) and corporate travel markets. It also marks Lords Hotels & Resorts’ 9 property in Rajasthan...

As a part of a recent bureaucratic reshuffle, the Government of Maharashtra has announced the appointment of Vikas Pansare, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the new Director of the Directorate of Tourism. Pansare has assumed charge of his position at the Directorate of Tourism, Mumbai, on July 30, 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as Managing Director of...

Ryanair has announced the addition of extra flights between Dublin and the Liverpool/Manchester ahead of Premier League. The carrier will deploy an additional 3,000 seats to support surging traffic demand for matches scheduled at Anfield, August 29 and September 12, and Old Trafford, August 30 & September 13...

Marriott International, Inc. announced a landmark agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places to develop nine total properties, representing over 1,500 keys, across Egypt’s most sought-after coastal and urban destinations. The multi-deal agreement is designed to enhance the breadth of Egypt’s hospitality experiences and luxury living offerings, while supporting the...