Louis D'Souza, Managing Partner, Tamarind Global, while speaking to T3, shared about navigating geopolitical disruption, business performance, changing traveller preferences, expansion into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, and more.

Zoomcar and Uber have joined hands to make planning road trips easier and simpler. Now, travellers searching for a self-drive vehicle on the Zoomcar app will also be able to discover and book Uber Intercity rides in case they prefer to get chauffeur-driven cars. The partnership will give Zoomcar app users the choice to pick a self-drive option or take a back seat with an Uber Intercity...

Vertex Group, the New York-headquartered global enterprise services and transformation company, has marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of Vertex Travel, its tenth business vertical, marking the Group’s entry into India’s corporate travel and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) sector...

As Indian travelers begin planning their festive escapes, Agoda's accommodation search data offers a glimpse into the destinations capturing travelers’ attention for the upcoming long weekends of Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami. Based on accommodation searches made between May 1 and July 31, 2026, for stays during the respective long weekends, the data highlights a balanced mix of beach...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd. for voco Karjat in Maharashtra. The property will be converted to IHG’s premium brand by early 2028, adding over 200 rooms to the company’s portfolio. Located in the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range, Karjat is gaining momentum as a leisure and weekend destination, benefiting from its...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has recorded strong quarterly growth with multiple hotel sign-ups and new property openings across key business, leisure, and pilgrimage destinations in India and Nepal. Throughout the quarter, the group expanded its footprint by opening new hotels in various locations. These included Sanand, Gujrat; Amritsar, Punjab; Katra, Jammu; Nanded, Maharashtra; Bhopal...

Eros Hotel New Delhi by IHG announced the appointment of Mohit Singh as Director of Operations. Singh joins Eros Hotel New Delhi with extensive experience in hotel operations and food & beverage, having most recently served as Director of Operations and Area F&B Champion at Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar Delhi. Operating under IHG, Eros Hotel New Delhi continues to strengthen its leadership team...

Pickyourtrail has launched a dedicated home for Long Weekends. The space refreshes with new destinations and getaway options as each long weekend approaches, so travellers always have a shortlist ready the moment a holiday shows up on the calendar. Long weekend bookings have grown 40% year-on-year, repeat international travellers have nearly doubled, and over half of travellers are now...

The Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) 2026 has recorded more than 3,000 buyer registrations for, signalling strong global interest in the state’s tourism offerings. The registrations include 790 international buyers and 2,210 domestic buyers. The formal inauguration of the three-day event will be held on September 24, while the business meetings will take place from September 25 to 27...

The programme was held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP) in Lucknow. The Yamanashi delegation, led by Governor Kotaro Nagasaki and Deputy Governor Junichi Ishidera, participated in the interaction. Senior officials of UP government and representatives of the tourism industry discussed ways to translate the deep cultural ties between the two regions into tourism activities and institutional...