Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Kolkata Hotel, expanding the luxury brand's presence into Kolkata. Scheduled to open in 2032, the hotel will be part of the upcoming World Trade Center (WTC) Salt Lake Kolkata. Located in Sector V (Salt Lake City), Anantara Kolkata anchors the 11-acre mixed-use development, alongside Grade A premium offices and retail space. The project marks...

NILE Hospitality has announced the signing of Courtyard by Marriott Dibrugarh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Northeast India. This signing is said to be strategically important as it represents Dibrugarh’s first internationally branded hotel and is set to introduce NILE Hospitality’s first Marriott-branded hotel in the Northeast, elevating the region’s..

Air India group announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes. Following the government's decision to cap the domestic ATF price hike at 25%, the Air India group is moving from a flat domestic surcharge to a more calibrated, distance-based grid, effective from April 8, 2026 (including Air India Express flights). This transition aligns...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the signing of management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) and BCV Developers Private Limited, part of the Brigade Group, for two properties with Hyatt in India, Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli, respectively. Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai...

Marking a significant milestone in its growth journey, Suba Hotels Limited announced the opening of seven new properties across India on the occasion of its Founder’s Day on April 7. The hotels opened under various brands are Comfort Inn Metropolis in Mumbai with 34 rooms; Clarion Inn Greywall in Amritsar (48 rooms); Comfort Inn Kishore in Azamgarh (34 rooms); Click Collection Aster in...

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on April 7, 2026. This includes 16 non-scheduled flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to availability of slots and other prevailing conditions at the departure stations at the time. These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has placed abeyance on its recent directive requiring airlines to offer at least 60% of their seat for free selection, till further orders. The mandate was originally issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and was scheduled to get implemented on April 20, 2025. The decision follows a strong opposition from domestic carriers. They flagged...

Virgin Atlantic is increasing services between London Heathrow and Bengaluru (Bangalore) from 11 to 13 flights per week from June 1, 2026, through to the end of the summer season, marking a significant step towards double-daily operations on the route. The enhanced schedule builds on the airline’s growing Bengaluru presence and follows the introduction of additional...

Onora Hospitality, the parent company of boutique hospitality brand jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of a riverside retreat located near Devprayag along the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand. jüSTa Riverside Resort Maletha is scheduled to launch in April 2026 and will strengthen the brand’s presence across Uttarakhand’s key pilgrimage and leisure circuits...

Sapphero Hospitality LLP (SHR) has reported a stellar performance for the fiscal year 2026. Reflecting a robust post-pandemic recovery and strategic operational efficiency, the company announced a 7% increase in occupancy rates, a 10% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), and a 5% surge in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) across its managed portfolio...