SOTC Travel has expanded its business events portfolio with the launch of its dedicated Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) & Exhibitions Division. Building on its established expertise in MICE, the new business vertical is a strategic extension of SOTC's offerings, enabling the company to deliver specialised end-to-end conference, association and exhibition management solutions...

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for a new Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Rajgir in the presence of the Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary and Anil Chadha, Managing Director-ITC Hotels Limited. The hotel is being developed under a long-term arrangement between the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and Kalsi Buildcon Private Limited...

Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, announced the reintroduction of scheduled commercial services connecting Solapur (SSE), Maharashtra. Serving as the gateway to the revered pilgrimage destinations of Akkalkot, Pandharpur and Tuljapur, Solapur plays a vital role in the region’s tourism and cultural landscape. Operations will resume from August 1, 2026...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Ginger in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, a conversion of a standalone hotel, with plans to expand its inventory to 50 keys. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Sindhudurg is emerging as a sought-after leisure destination on Maharashtra’s Konkan coast, driven by improving connectivity...

Aero Nomad Airlines, the national carrier of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced the appointment of DEX Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for the Indian market. The partnership marks an important milestone in Aero Nomad Airlines’ international growth strategy and reinforces the airline’s commitment to expanding air connectivity between Kyrgyzstan and India...

Etihad Airways has signed three African partnership agreements in July: an interline agreement with Fastjet in Zimbabwe earlier this month, followed by agreements with Air Peace in Nigeria and Africa World Airlines in Ghana. Together with the six African destinations Etihad announced in April, the agreements mean guests will connect across the continent from the day the new routes begin...

The Uttarakhand Government is preparing to develop an Integrated Tourism City at Patwadangar in Nainital and a Spiritual Economic Zone (SEZ) at Bilkedar in Srinagar tehsil. The strategic initiative aims to strengthen tourism economy and promote spiritual tourism. The projects aim to attract private investment, improve tourism infrastructure, generate employment and position Uttarakhand...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Green Rock LLC announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, which will mark the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia. The agreement was commemorated during a ceremony in Dilijan, attended by representatives from the Government of Armenia, Hyatt and Green Rock...

Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on July 27, 2026, has approved an proposed INR 31.80 crore action plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposals were aimed at strengthening tourism, cultural infrastructure and heritage conservation across Kanpur division, with a focus on developing religious destinations, improving visitor amenities and preserving the...

Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and strengthen tourism across Maharashtra together. The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. Representing MTDC were Neelesh R. Gatne, IAS, Managing Director; Chandrashekhar Jaiswal, General Manager...