Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the signing of agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts, founded by Mohammad Abdullah, to bring a portfolio of four Hyatt branded hotels across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India. The collaboration will introduce the Unscripted by Hyatt brand to India through the addition of Saraca Hotel Lucknow and Saraca Resort & Spa Corbett, while further...

Brigade Group reported improved performance for Q2 FY27 on launch momentum picking up with real estate segment sales for the quarter of INR 1,827 crores across 1.3 million sqft volume. Total Income for the quarter stood at INR 1,250 crores in Q2 FY27, as against INR 1,430 crores in Q2 FY26. The company reported a profit before tax (PBT) of INR 288 crores in Q2 FY27, registering a growth of...

The Global Markets Division of the Virginia Tourism Corporation held its inaugural Come Find Your Virginia Global Travel Forum in Virginia last week. The first-of-its-kind event brought together Virginia destination marketing organisations, tourism suppliers, international in-market representatives, receptive tour operators, international tour operators, and trade media from Virginia's six key...

Black Rock Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of The Farm Stay by AamaGhati, a 10-key boutique retreat in Village Sherpur, Ranthambore. Originally a private family home owned by Abhishek Hissaria, the property has been converted into an intimate hospitality retreat.

With 43 international buyers from 22 countries, 42 domestic buyers and over 80 sellers participating in the 14th International Tourism Mart in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, the Centre is looking to convert the region’s growing domestic tourism demand into international business opportunities.

Summit Hotels & Resorts is set to open Summit Heritage Kashinaama, an 18-room property in Varanasi, on November 1, 2026. Part of the company's Mandir Collection, the hotel aims to cater to pilgrims, families and cultural travellers, combiningpala contemporary accommodation with the city's spiritual traditions and architectural heritage.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Air India Express’ inaugural Visakhapatnam–Bangkok flight on October 27, establishing a new non-stop connection from a growing economic centre in eastern India. The twice-weekly service expands Thailand’s reach beyond India’s major metropolitan centres, creating new opportunities to attract visitors during the 2026–2027 winter travel season...

From October 26, 2026, applicants for an Australian visa in India may be required to provide biometrics, including fingerprints and a facial image, as part of the visa application process. Australia is expanding its biometric collection requirements to nearly 60 countries, including India, as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure, efficient and trusted visa system...

BWH Hotels, the US-headquartered hospitality group behind Best Western, is consolidating its global portfolio of more than 4,000 hotels across 100 countries under WorldHotels as its new global Masterbrand, in a move aimed at strengthening brand visibility, simplifying guest access and expanding the reach of its independently owned properties...

Radisson Hotel Group announces that Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit has become Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel, marking a significant milestone in the transition towards more sustainable hospitality on the continent. The achievement demonstrates how an existing safari hotel can significantly reduce its environmental impact through changes across energy, dining, waste management...