redBus released insights from its first-of-a-kind redBus Pink Report during International Women’s Week. Based on internal data between 2019 and 2025, the report highlights a steady rise in how women are reshaping India’s intercity mobility landscape. According to the study, women’s bus travel has surged by 136% since 2019, nearly double the pace of overall passenger growth at 72%...

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited and Juspay announced a strategic partnership to power RG Pay, RateGain’s embedded financial technology platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. This partnership marks a significant step in Juspay and RateGain’s mission to drive higher checkout conversions, unlock localised and flexible payment options, and create seamless, scalable booking...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, strengthening its brand portfolio to 50 hotels. The upcoming hotel is a conversion project. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, said, “The re-imagined Gateway’s ethos is centred on the idea of creating a ‘Gateway to a Destination’, with hotels that are closely...

ETAA recently organised a training session for its members at the Air India Training Centre, with the support of Air India. Over 20 travel agents participated in the session and gained practical knowledge on booking directly through the Air India portal...

Pie Matrix has launched Himachal Pradesh’s first high-altitude public dome observatory, located in the breathtaking Spiti Valley. Set against the region’s pristine, naturally dark skies of the Himalayan cold desert, this unique facility is redefining how travellers experience the cosmos. Pie Matrix Dome offers visitors a fully equipped, rotating observatory. Previously reserved for renowned...

Noida International Airport (NIA) and Akasa Air have announced a strategic partnership to establish Akasa Air’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming Noida International Airport. Under the agreement, Akasa Air will operate a state-of-the-art MRO facility within the airport premises, offering advanced MRO services at Noida International Airport, supporting...

Eco Hotels And Resorts Limited announced the launch of its newly completed hotel property in Ayodhya, marking a strategic expansion into one of India’s fastest-growing religious tourism markets. Ayodhya has reported visitor numbers rising from 57.5 million in 2023 to over 160 million in 2024, and more than 230 million devotees in the first half of 2025....

Air India announced enhancements to its domestic route network, effective Northern Winter Schedule 2026, strengthening connectivity to some of India’s iconic heritage and spiritual destinations. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will operate daily flights to Khajuraho, linking the city to Delhi and Varanasi. The airline will also operate non-stop daily flights between Mumbai and Jaisalmer...

LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, presents the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with fast Wi-Fi internet on board. This allows passengers to write and receive messages, surf the internet, stream content and much more during their long-haul flight. The Polish airline is working with American satellite communications provider Viasat to offer high-performance gate-to-gate connectivity....

Expanding its hospitality footprint in NCR, Tivoli Hospitality Group has announced Aarunya Club & Convention by Tivoli, a premium hotel and event destination designed to host luxury stays, grand weddings, social celebrations, and large-scale corporate conventions. The hotel will be located in Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida...