Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism Agencies LLC (ATTA) has announced a strategic partnership with QuadLabs to accelerate its digital transformation and develop next-generation platforms for corporate travel, agency distribution and direct customer engagement. By leveraging QuadLabs’ travel technology, ATTA will strengthen its digital capabilities, enhance operational efficiency and create...

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has appointed Gaurav Mudgal as its Managing Director, marking a significant leadership milestone as the company enters its next phase of growth. The appointment comes as Black Rock accelerates its expansion into larger luxury resorts, destination hotels and owner-focused management solutions, while strengthening its presence across Rajasthan and other high-potential...

The MoU also includes CFM’s extensive support in establishing IndiGo’s upcoming engine MRO facility (maintenance, repair and overhaul) and supporting IndiGo’s growing fleet through a long-term material services agreement, including supply of spare parts, ensuring high dispatch reliability, predictable costs, and world-class support as the airline further scales its operations.

Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, unveiled “More to Love,” a new social-first series featuring “Take Me Home, Country Roads” designed to capitalise on the tourism tailwinds of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This campaign aims to convert one-time tournament attendees into long-haul repeat visitors by showcasing the breadth of the U.S. travel product beyond...

In a significant development for the Indian travel and railway trade, the Ministry of Railways has appointed Rahul Himalian to take additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC). This transition follows the resignation of Sanjay Kumar Jain. Himalian, who currently serves as Director (Tourism & Marketing)...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of Tree of Life Kanadukathan in Chettinad, Tamil Nadu. The brownfield project involves the conversion of an existing heritage-style Chettiar property. Located in Kanadukathan, Chettinad, the 20-key Tree of Life Kanadukathan aims to reflect the architectural character of the region. The hotel houses an all-day dining restaurant and lounge.

Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest ranking of most popular search filters for 2026 reveals that booking flexibility is playing a growing role among travellers in Asia. Agoda search data highlights free cancellation and ‘pay at the hotel’ as some of the region’s most-used filters, reflecting preferences for convenience and greater control over travel plans...

Riyadh Air has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, increasing its total firm commitment for the type to 31 aircraft. The agreement forms part of the airline’s original commitment for up to 50 A350-1000s announced in 2025. The airline will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000 and will use the aircraft to support its international...

The project, to be executed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), will be developed at an estimated cost of INR 8,300.79 crore. The proposed corridor will pass through the districts of Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur, linking key religious, cultural and commercial destinations across the state's coastal belt.

The state recorded a 17.7% increase in domestic tourist arrivals in 2025-26, rising from 28 crore to 36 crore visitors. Also, the state is expected to move up from number four to two in terms of domestic arrivals. The Special Chief Secretary to Government, (Tourism & Culture), Andhra Pradesh, Ajay Jain, shares more in an exclusive interaction.