MRG Group expands Goldfinch Portfolio with 98-key Panjim property
Goldfinch Hospitality, under MRG Group, has further expanded its Indian portfolio with the launch of Goldfinch Panjim Goa. Situated overlooking the Mandovi River, the new property is strategically located to serve the business and leisure segments in one of Goa’s primary commercial hubs. The hotel features 98 guestrooms, including 7 spacious suites, appointed with contemporary amenities...
Expedia TAAP launces back-office API and booking reference tools
Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) has launched new capabilities that aim to help travel advisors and agencies streamline back-office operations, reduce manual work, and scale their businesses more effectively. The back-office API and a new feature that lets advisors add their own internal reference codes to bookings, aims to help agencies to streamline operations like...
Hyatt unveils 98-key THE BARAI HUA HIN in Thailand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of THE BARAI HUA HIN, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. Set along the historic Khao Takiap coastline in Hua Hin, the 98-room beachfront resort brings together standout wellness tradition, locally-inspired design and the spirit of Sanook (สนุก) – the Thai expression for the joy of living. Drawing on this...
EEA 2026 sees industry-wide participation with 1,200+ delegates in Mumbai
One of the key highlights of EEA 2026 was the Leadership Roundtable on: "Role of the Exhibition Industry in India's Viksit Bharat @2047 Roadmap". The session brought together government representatives, international associations, venue operators, exhibition organisers and industry leaders for a strategic discussion on the future direction of the sector.
INR 60 crore Mapusa Residency project to strengthen tourism infrastructure in North Goa
The project will transform the 40-year-old landmark into a modern hospitality hub with upgraded accommodation, commercial spaces, banquet facilities and enhanced amenities.
Maharashtra Tourism partners with JWC GmbH to drive business events growth
Maharashtra Tourism announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) and Jochen Witt Consulting (JWC GmbH). The MoU was signed in the presence of Sanjay Khandare (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism), Government of Maharashtra, and Vijay Powar, Deputy Secretary, Department of Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra, along with Jochen Witt, Chairman and...
Alaska Airlines promotes Shane Tackett as President
Alaska Airlines announced the election of Shane Tackett to President and Chief Financial Officer of Alaska Airlines, effective June 29, 2026, expanding his leadership role as the company continues to execute its long-term strategy for profitable growth and deliver on the combined airline’s vision of connecting guests to the world through a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care...
Emirates introduces comprehensive travel insurance
Emirates has launched an industry-first travel insurance product, Comprehensive Travel Cover, which handles medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios. With the launch of this product, the airline has set an industry benchmark...
Jamaica targets USD 10 bn tourism earnings with ‘10x10x10x’ vision
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has launched a bold new strategic blueprint for the nation’s visitor economy: the '10x10x10' Vision, targeting 10 million annual visitors and USD10 billion in total tourism earnings within the next decade. This builds upon a Q1 performance where Jamaica welcomed more than one million visitors and generated USD 956 million in earnings during...
CGH Earth rides domestic travel boom as business mix shifts from 95% inbound to 60:40
Michael Dominic, Managing Director & CEO of CGH Earth, shared during an exclusive interaction with T3, that the foundations of the group's philosophy can be traced back to its early experiment at Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep, a property that helped shape the company's outlook on hospitality.
