IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the first look at Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, set to debut later this year as the luxury lifestyle brand’s highly anticipated arrival in Indonesia. Designed as an extension of Bali’s creative energy, the hotel will embody Kimpton’s signature approach to human hospitality, intuitive service, and design-forward spaces that invite curiosity and connection...

Reinforcing its commitment to the Indian travel trade, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted an exclusive curated event in New Delhi, bringing together leading outbound tour operators and members of the media to provide updates on Saudi's rapidly evolving tourism landscape and the exciting opportunities it offers Indian travellers. The event highlighted Saudi's continued...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced that the Taj, iconic brand of IHCL, is the World's Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand by Brand Finance UK, for the fifth time. The 'Hotels 50 2026' annual report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy recognises the most valuable and strongest hotel brands across the globe. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL...

Air India and Saudia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation between the two airlines. Building on their existing codeshare agreement, the MoU aims to strengthen connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India while supporting the continued growth of travel between the two countries...

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced that the emirate welcomed more than 670,000 visitors in the first half of 2026, marking its strongest first-half performance on record. The growth was reportedly driven by robust domestic demand, despite regional conflict disrupting international travel flows.

VFS Global has announced the strategic launch of six new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. This expansion represents a significant infrastructure upgrade designed to streamline consular service delivery for the Indian diaspora and the broader travel sector in Australia...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from November 1, 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the...

Speaking exclusively to T3 during the company's India roadshow in Mumbai, Anna Black, Executive Director, General Travel New Zealand, joined by its India representative Global Destinations and a 12-member partner delegation, said the primary objective of the annual multi-city initiative is to equip Indian travel advisors with the knowledge and confidence to sell New Zealand more effectively.

Akasa Air has announced a strategic shift in its Mumbai operations. Effective August 1, 2026, all domestic and international flights at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be handled exclusively via Terminal 2 (T2). This transition consolidates the airline’s footprint into a single terminal to streamline hub connectivity and passenger handling...

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations. Following a rebrand, the hotel will join IHG’s globally recognised Holiday Inn Express brand and is set to open by the end of 2026...