The 2nd ICC Aviation & Tourism Summit 2026 was held on March 26, 2026, at the Le Meridien, New Delhi, around the theme ‘Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming Indian Tourism for Global Excellence’. The event in its 2nd edition, positioned aviation and tourism as critical enablers for the 2047 vision, even as policymakers and officials called for regulatory reforms, infra expansion and enhanced...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt’s business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President – India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt’s commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of...

LOT Polish Airlines, Star Alliance member and fully integrated Miles & More partner, has added a fourth city in Italy to its growing route network: Bologna. The aim is to cater the business travellers and tourists. To offer passengers a maximum of flexibility, the airline is offering are two different departure times...

Ministry of Civil Aviation has undergone through a significant reshuffling. Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the new Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Yadav, a 1996-batch officer of Odisha cadre, succeeds Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. Kidwai has been moved to the Department of Personnel and training (DoPT) as Additional Secretary...

To cater to the growing demand for visas in Bhubaneswar and the Odisha region and to further enhance convenience for visa applicants, VFS Global has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar. This also marks VFS Global’s second Visa Application Centre in eastern India...

Air India announced Halwara, Ludhiana as its newest destination in India, enhancing access for travellers from Punjab to Delhi and beyond to destinations around the world. Beginning May 15, 2026, the airline will operate two flights every day between Delhi and Halwara using its A320 Family aircraft and becoming the first airline to launch flights to Halwara...

Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration. The entry was marked during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Joerg Eberhart; Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer...

As announced at the recent Agoda Media roundtable, Booking Holdings will soon be unifying Agoda, Booking.com & Priceline B2B arms, aiming at simplifying engagement for global partners and enhancing innovation capabilities. Agoda senior officials also shared some interesting data around the APAC region highlighting a growth of about 9% CAGR (2025–2027), far outpacing other regions.

Miiro, the lifestyle hotel brand from InterGlobe Enterprises, has announced the opening of Miiro Spittelberg in Vienna, a new addition to its growing European portfolio. This opening marks Miiro’s second hotel in Vienna and its sixth launch since the brand’s debut in 2024. Miiro Spittelberg features 132 guestrooms and suites, blending warm neutrals with bold accents, natural textures...

Courtyard by Marriott announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati. This will be the first Courtyard by Marriott in Andhra Pradesh. Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President – South Asia, Marriott International commented, said “Tirupati is one of the country’s most prominent spiritual destinations, drawing significant year-round footfall, and establishing a presence here is a...