The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), an FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has announced the launch of a new luxury hospitality project in partnership with Marriott International under the W Hotels brand. The project will feature a 200-room luxury hotel near Indira Gandhi International Airport and is scheduled to open in the second half of 2027, with an estimated...

By 2027, while Asia as a whole is expected to return to 2019 levels, India is projected to exceed pre-Covid exhibition activity by more than 50%, shared Sebastian Witt, Partner & Senior Consultant at jwc GmbH. The firm also identifies India as the world's most attractive exhibition market but warns that inadequate venue infrastructure could constrain future growth.

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for a 143 keys Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Ayodhya. This addition further strengthens the ITC Hotels Limited portfolio in Uttar Pradesh and adds to the growing national footprint of the Welcomhotel brand following recent announcements for hotels in Bodh Gaya, Shirdi, and Vrindavan...

Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu inaugurated the rerouted Vande Bharat Express between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. Now operating on a new route via Gurdaspur and Batala, the optimised route reduces total journey distance by about 84 km, saving 40 minutes off the previous schedule to improve efficiency for religious and leisure tourism...

Akasa Air commenced operations from Noida International Airport, (NIA) marking a defining milestone in its network expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR). The airline’s inaugural flight on June 16, 2026, departed Navi Mumbai International Airport at 0725 hrs and arrived at Noida International Airport at 0935 hrs. The inaugural flight...

Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announces the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort. The 170-room beachfront resort in Nago marks the brand’s debut in Okinawa, deepening Marriott International’s resort footprint in Japan’s southernmost prefecture, famous for its rich Ryukyuan culture, coral reefs and UNESCO-listed Yambaru...

Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has announced the launch of scheduled commercial services to Mundra (MDA), Gujarat, marking the airline’s 32nd destination on its expanding domestic network. Operations are set to commence from June 23, 2026, further strengthening Star Air’s commitment to connecting underserved regions of India with major economic and cultural centres...

Union Tourism Minister highlights connectivity gains, infrastructure investments and diverse tourism experiences across the region The Northeast is emerging as a key contributor to India's future tourism and travel economy, supported by rapid infrastructure development, enhanced connectivity and a rich mix of cultural and natural attractions...

Rail Europe has expanded its Italian rail offering with the addition of Campania Express, aiming to provide travel professionals and API partners with an additional rail option for some of southern Italy's most popular destinations, including Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento.

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has reportedly rolled out a series of new regulatory measures and operational initiatives aimed at supporting the continued development of Saudi Arabia's coastal tourism sector.