Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort at Chilika Lake, Odisha. This greenfield project marks the brand’s entry into the state. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The rising preference for nature-led, lesser‑explored destinations reflects a shift in how guests are choosing to travel. Tree of Life is anchored...

Revel Travel has become an official travel partner of Italy’s celebrated Kappa FuturFestival, scheduled for July 3 to 5, 2026 in Turin. Held at Parco Dora, Kappa FuturFestival attracts over 120,000 attendees from 150 countries annually. The festival has established itself as a premier gathering for international techno and house music enthusiasts, featuring more than 130 DJs across six stages...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes Uber to its Executive Committee, marking the company’s return to the organisation after previously serving as a Global Member between 2018 and 2021.

Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system focused on optimising occupant health through built environment strategies, to further integrate wellness solutions across its global branded residential portfolio. This agreement marks Fitwel’s first enterprise partnership and establishes Marriott as Fitwel’s first hospitality Champion+....

Women are emerging as a high-value audience in India’s premium intercity travel segment, with new data pointing to a shift not just in how often women travel, but in the kind of travel experiences they are choosing. Recent data from zingbus Maxx, zingbus’ luxury segment, reveals that women now account for 40% of total ridership, higher than their overall share in the broader bus traveller...

The meeting brought together leading industry associations, including FAITH, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI, WTTCII, TGFI, ABTO, CII, IAAPI and FICCI, to deliberate on reforms required to unlock the full growth potential of India's tourism ecosystem.

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and travel-related challenges, India has continued to demonstrate strong demand for Virginia, emerging as the destination’s second-largest international source market, according to Heidi Johannesen, Managing Director, Global Markets, Virginia Tourism Corporation.

Air India will launch the direct flight services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this strategic expansion through post on X and shared that it marks a significant milestone in positioning Guwahati as a pivotal travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia...

With Uttar Pradesh witnessing record tourist arrivals and growing demand for affordable accommodation, the state government has amended its Bed & Breakfast and Homestay Policy 2025 to encourage greater participation in the hospitality sector. The revised policy allows registered units to offer up to eight rooms and introduces an online self-renewal facility for operators...

Zostel Homes across Shimla recorded a 76% year-on-year jump in bookings this June. Destinations including Srinagar, Tirthan Valley, and Gangtok have seen close to 95% incremental growth in footfall compared to the same period last year. Overall mountain bookings across the Zostel network are up 7% to 9% year on year, and perhaps the most telling detail in the entire dataset: nearly 48% of...