SriLankan Airlines resumes flights to Riyadh & Dubai
SriLankan Airlines announced that it has resumed its daily services to Riyadh on March 09, and Dubai on March 10. The airline has reassured its passengers that they will continue to closely monitor the situation in the Middle East and prioritising the safety and wellbeing of its passengers and crew...
Onora Hospitality to open jüSTa Darkwood Lodge & Spa in Shimla’s Jakhu Hills
The development will be the Group’s sixth property in Himachal Pradesh, where it currently operates jüSTa Resorts & Hotels in Mashobra, Dharamshala, Manali and Palampur, along with a Bookmark Resorts property in Manali. The hotel will open in mid-March.
Sayaji Hotels launches Effotel by Sayaji in Sangli
Sayaji Hotels announced the launch of Effotel by Sayaji, Sangli, the group’s newest property under its Effotel brand. The property marks a timely entry into Sangli, a city long known for its robust commercial and agricultural activity yet notably underserved in quality branded accommodation...
Wyndham Garden Udaipur Bhuwana opens its doors
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduces Wyndham Garden Udaipur Bhuwana, a restorative hillside retreat designed for travelers seeking stillness, wellness, and deeper connection. The 70-room hotel aims to make worlds feel away from the rush of everyday life, supported by a 557 square meter pillarless banquet hall and an open lawn.
Visit Hungary expands Amadeus partnership to boost agency-focused digital campaigns
Visit Hungary has expanded its relationship with Amadeus to incorporate travel agencies into its targeted digital campaigns. Through this collaboration, Visit Hungary has increased awareness and bookings to the destination among travel agencies, helping drive year-round demand, delivering a 20% increase in bookings made via travel sellers year over year...
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Norwegian LunaTM to its fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) takes delivery of Norwegian Luna™, the 21st ship in its award-winning fleet, from Fincantieri. The 3,565 passenger ship features 1,809 staterooms and an collection of intentionally designed venues and experiences, with 17 dining options as well as 18 bars and lounges.
Thomas Cook India boosts footprint in Madhya Pradesh
In line with its strategic expansion into viable emerging markets, Thomas Cook (India) Limited has enhanced its network with the opening of its first outlet in the city of Gwalior. This newly aims to broadens the Company’s access to 6 outlets across the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Indian travellers increasingly search in native languages: MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip shared observations from Myra, its Gen-AI powered Trip Planning Assistant, pointing to an emerging behavioural trend in how Indian travellers are beginning to interact via voice. The initial data suggests that voice is beginning to enable a more expressive, contextual, and linguistically inclusive form of travel discovery, one that is different from how users search via text.
RateGain embeds AI-driven Agentic ARI into its UNO CRS
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced the launch of Agentic ARI, an AI-driven intelligence capability embedded within its UNO CRS. With Agentic ARI, UNO becomes the industry’s first channel manager built on intelligent ARI logic designed to protect revenue in the most time-sensitive booking windows. It delivers higher revenue, greater operational reliability, and faster market agility...
Agoda reveals Asia's top river cruise destination for 2026
Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest ranking reveals the top destinations where travellers can enjoy a river cruise Asia, according to activities booked through Agoda between January to February 2026. Experiences are at the heart of travel, and river cruises offer travellers a unique way to experience Asia’s diverse landscapes, cultures, and cuisines, from the bustling waterways of Bangkok...
