IHCL signs 283‑key Gateway in Bengaluru
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru. This is a brownfield project. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Bengaluru is among India’s leading lodging markets with Yeshwantpur as a key commercial micro-market. The addition of the reimagined Gateway brand in Yeshwantpur reinforces IHCL’s...
RateGain signs Cinko as a demand partner
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced that it has signed Cinko, a last-minute hotel booking app developed by Remwes, LLC, as a new demand partner through its Enterprise Connectivity platform. The engagement will enable Cinko to connect with RateGain’s global hotel supply ecosystem through scalable and reliable integrations, expanding its access to hotel inventory and...
Tourism gets INR 325 crore boost in Kerala’s 2026-27 Budget
The tourism sector has reportedly received a major boost in the revised Kerala budget for 2026-27, with an allocation of INR 325.36 crore and a series of projects aimed at strengthening hospitality, heritage, eco-tourism and medical tourism.
LOT Polish Airlines to launch Tromsø route from December 1
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines will be adding Tromsø to its flight schedule from December 1, 2026 and will operate twice-weekly flights to this city in northern Norway until February 13, 2027.
Air India Express to launch daily Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi service on July 15
Air India Express will launch daily flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, becoming one of the first carriers to operate international services from the new airport. The service will utilise Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, with flight IX205 operating to Abu Dhabi and IX206 returning. The airline also flies to Abu Dhabi from Mumbai International...
South Korea welcomes nearly 200,000 Indian visitors in 2025, up 13% YoY
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) hosted the Korea Tourism Roadshows in New Delhi and Mumbai on March 12 and March 13, 2026, respectively, aiming to strengthen engagement with the Indian travel trade and presenting key initiatives to boost Indian visitor arrivals to the country.
ITC Hotels signs of 140-key Welcomhotel Jaipur
ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for a 140-key Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Jaipur in Rajasthan. This signing aims to further strengthen ITC Hotels’ presence in Rajasthan.
MRG Group expands Goldfinch Portfolio with 98-key Panjim property
Goldfinch Hospitality, under MRG Group, has further expanded its Indian portfolio with the launch of Goldfinch Panjim Goa. Situated overlooking the Mandovi River, the new property is strategically located to serve the business and leisure segments in one of Goa’s primary commercial hubs. The hotel features 98 guestrooms, including 7 spacious suites, appointed with contemporary amenities...
Expedia TAAP launces back-office API and booking reference tools
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) has launched new capabilities that aim to help travel advisors and agencies streamline back-office operations, reduce manual work, and scale their businesses more effectively. The back-office API and a new feature that lets advisors add their own internal reference codes to bookings, aims to help agencies to streamline operations like...
Hyatt unveils 98-key THE BARAI HUA HIN in Thailand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of THE BARAI HUA HIN, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. Set along the historic Khao Takiap coastline in Hua Hin, the 98-room beachfront resort brings together standout wellness tradition, locally-inspired design and the spirit of Sanook (สนุก) – the Thai expression for the joy of living. Drawing on this...
