Wonderla Holidays Ltd. announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, delivering the best-ever Q2 driven by the capacity addition at Chennai and growth across existing parks, along with The Isle by Wonderla and Terrea by Wonderla, its premium resorts in Bengaluru. The strong performance reflects robust sales and marketing interventions to...

Aurette Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. has signed a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for a planned 304-room luxury resort in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, which will operate as Aurette Hotels & Resorts Nathdwara, a Registry Collection Hotel. Spanning 17.5 acres, the property will combine luxury accommodation, dining and extensive facilities for weddings, celebrations and other events...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global passenger demand. The total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.5% compared to September 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 0.3%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 0.2% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.2%...

The seven-day Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest 2026, organised by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, will run until November 7, reportedly bringing together a range of outdoor activities aimed at showcasing the state's adventure tourism offerings.

The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in New Delhi marked the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic with a reception at the Ambassador’s residence on October 29, 2026. Hosted by Ali Murat Ersoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to India, and Fazilet Ersoy, the evening brought together around 500 guests, including senior Indian government officials, members of the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and dedicated 23 development projects to the nation and laid the foundation stone for eight additional initiatives in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, with a combined investment of INR 426.71 crore. The projects are aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure, improving connectivity and enhancing the overall visitor experience in the Statue of Unity region.

Scapia announced the launch of Scapia Villas & Homes, offering over 2 lakh villas, homestays, apartments and cottages across India and international destinations through the Scapia app. As Indian travellers increasingly look beyond hotels for more space, privacy and flexibility, villas and private homes are becoming an attractive option for family holidays and group  and solo getaways for...

The Tent City will welcome visitors for its 2026–27 season from November 1, 2026, to March 7, 2027, with upgraded accommodation, expanded cultural programming and new visitor experiences. Managed and operated by Evoke Experiences in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, the festival will also place greater emphasis on encouraging travellers to explore Kutch beyond the White Rann...

Hospitality leaders navigate uncertainty as loyalty and AI reshape the future of hotel growth in the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) annual report.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that 50 new members have joined the organisation so far in 2026. The new members span the full breadth of the sector and beyond, including mobility, hospitality, travel retail, investment and insurance. Among them are Corinthia Group, Club Med, Investindustrial, Allianz Partners and Pernod Ricard, alongside eight returning members, including...