LOT Polish Airlines records PLN 10.22 bn revenue in 2025
LOT Polish Airlines ended 2025 with very strong financial results, confirming the company’s stable position and the consistent implementation of its 2024–2028 strategy. With revenue of PLN 10.22 billion, the carrier generated PLN 422 million in operating profit (EBIT) and PLN 350 million in net profit. The results achieved rank among the highest financial results in the company’s history...
Lords Hotels unveils 54-key property in Amritsar
Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of its newest property, Lords Inn Amritsar, further strengthening the group’s presence across India’s premier spiritual and leisure destinations. Strategically located, the newly operational 54-room property is designed to provide travellers with a blend of contemporary comfort, modern amenities, and the brand's signature warm hospitality...
Korea Tourism Organisation names Cho Yoonmi as Director, Delhi Office
Cho brings over 25 years of experience with the Korea Tourism Organisation, carrying institutional knowledge and an in-depth understanding of Korea as a destination to her new role in India. In her new role, Cho will lead KTO India's efforts to deepen Korea's presence in the Indian travel market.
NITI Aayog & MoT launch report; call for sweeping reforms to close India's global competitiveness gap
The launch took place alongside a day-long workshop focusing on four key themes aimed at improving India's tourism ecosystem. Discussions centred around single-window clearances, addressing visa challenges, sustainable development, digitised approvals and streamlined project timelines, among others.
Rajasthan Forum urges dedicated tourism desk to deepen Bengal - Rajasthan ties
On behalf of Rajasthan Forum, Sundeep Bhutoria presents a copy of Tagore’s handwritten Gitanjali to Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari at ITC Sonar, Kolkata. Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief Minister, Diya Kumari, was felicitated in Kolkata during a courtesy meeting at ITC Sonar by Sundeep Bhutoria, Founder of Rajasthan Forum and culturist.
US Outbound flight bookings up 13% YoY; hotel searches drop 16%: RateGain
As the 2026 summer season progresses, data from Sojern, RateGain’s AI-powered travel platform, reveals a global landscape defined by resilience. Despite geopolitical tensions and rising costs, travel demand remains robust, though consumer choices are increasingly shaped by pricing sensitivity and major events like the FIFA World Cup. “This summer is unlike any we’ve seen before,” said Mark...
Visa launches a passion-led travel platform, live in 10 locations worldwide
Visa announced the launch of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy. The move marks a strategic expansion of Visa’s role beyond payments, positioning the company at the centre of how travellers discover, plan and experience trips. According to...
SAS strengthens fleet with firm order for 18 Airbus A330neo Aircraft
Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. The aircraft will support SAS’ ongoing international network expansion, allowing the...
IndiGo launches 'IndiGo Lite Fare' with cabin bag-only option
IndiGo Lite fare will be available for booking on IndiGo’s direct channels, including the website, mobile application and contact centre, starting July 1, 2026 for travel effective July 15, 2026. It will be applicable across domestic and international, non-stop routes for one-way, round-trip, and multicity journeys for both adult and child passengers.
65% travel professionals expect APAC travel business to surge 78%: Expedia
Expedia Group has released its new research, Mapping the Future of APAC Travel, showing that 65% of travel professionals expect demand for their Asia-Pacific (APAC) travel business to increase over the next two to three years, rising to 78% among loyalty professionals. Based on a survey of 1,250 travel professionals across Australia, China, India, Japan, and Thailand, the research points to...
