Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced the launch of Sterling Lake View Sattal, its newest resort in Uttarakhand. With this addition, Sterling now operates 12 resorts in Uttarakhand and 80 resorts across India, further strengthening its presence in one of the country’s most diverse hospitality markets...

Düsseldorf becomes Air Arabia’s third destination in Germany from Sharjah, joining Munich and Frankfurt in the airline’s growing European network. Air Arabia will operate the new route with an Airbus A320neo, with flights starting on December 16 this year.

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) announced its latest new members, strengthening its global network with expertise in sustainability ratings, hotel investment and supply chain transparency, further accelerating its mission to create a net positive hospitality industry...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the launch of Taj Mount Kusur Resort and Villas in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Developed in partnership with Amavi, the project marks Taj’s entry into the luxury branded villa segment. Spread across a 34-acre estate in the Western Ghats, the property is an integrated luxury development comprising 32 branded villas and a 100-key Taj resort...

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is expanding its portfolio with two regional hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland. These brands joining GHA reflect the growing appeal of the alliance model among independent hotel companies looking to expand internationally, while retaining their local cultural appeal and individual identity that has established them in their home countries...

The Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR), in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, is set to host two major B2B networking events this September. The 6th edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) will take place in Jaipur from September 17 to 19, 2026, followed by the debut of the Marwar Travel Mart (MTM) in Jodhpur from...

Following the recent official discussions, the Government has clarified that bookings made before September 1, 2026, will not be subject to the Tourism Services Tax, even if the tourism service is delivered after the effective date. The TST will apply to qualifying tourism operators and services, as defined under the Tourism Services Tax Act 2026, from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.

India’s outbound travel industry is entering a new phase of maturity. The agenda has now shifted from rising traveller numbers and trends, to deeper global partnerships, stronger policy advocacy, professional capability and the ability to position India as one of the world’s most influential outbound source markets.

The Maharashtra government has made the toll-free helpline 1070 and the State Control Room number 022-69107600 available to Maharashtra residents stranded in Nepal. The State Control Room is operating round the clock. Based on information received from citizens and their families, the authorities are co-ordinating with the concerned agencies and taking the necessary action...

Domestic tourism also remained robust, with more than 13.4 million domestic trips recorded under the “Travel Around Uzbekistan” program during the period.