IHG unveils Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Andhra Pradesh
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Vijayawada, bringing the brand’s signature hospitality to the city. Designed for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel offers a seamless stay experience with a focus on comfort, convenience, and value. The hotel features 90 contemporary rooms and suites, designed to meet the needs of modern travellers...
RTGA Delhi unveils new 2026-2028 leadership team; Anand K Pandey returns as President
The Regional Tourist Guides Association (RTGA Delhi), representing the Incredible India Tourist Guides (IITGs) of the National Capital Region, announced the successful completion of its Governing Body election process and the constitution of its new leadership team for the term 2026–2028. The election results were formally announced on June 11, 2026. As no other nomination was received...
The Ajit Group eyes upto 20% revenue growth in 2026; more Rajasthan properties in 5 years
Built in 1927 in the royal, regal ‘Blue City’ of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, Ajit Bhawan, a property operating under the umbrella of The Ajit Group, was originally established as the grand residence of Major-General Maharaj-Dhiraj Ajit Singh. In 1971, the palace was converted into a heritage hotel, laying the foundation for The Ajit Group. Today, Ajit Bhawan operates alongside its sister property...
Suba Hotels records surge of 45% YoY with INR 116 Cr in FY 26
Suba Hotels Limited has announced its audited financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026. The group recorded the total revenue for FY26 rose to INR 115.89 Crores, up 45% year on year. The EBITDA grew year on year by 13% to INR 26.82 Crores and profit after tax (PAT) stood at INR 18.01 Crores in FY26, a rise of 19% compared to FY 25...
41 mn visitor arrivals, USD 45 bn in visitor spending could be at risk for Europe if EES border delays reach 3 hours: WTTC
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently commissioned research that warns prolonged border delays linked to the rollout of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) could put up to 41 million visitor arrivals and USD 45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk from four of Europe’s most important source markets...
JourneyLabel & Mississippi River Country join hands to drive India market outreach
JourneyLabel has partnered with Mississippi River Country (MRC) to launch America's Greatest River Stories, a campaign that brings together five iconic U.S. states for the Indian travel market. The campaign showcases Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, Mississippi & Louisiana, aiming to invite travellers to discover a region where music, history, culture, cuisine and legendary road journeys come...
Turkish Airlines records carrying 7.9 million passengers in May 2026
Turkish Airlines announced passenger traffic results for May reporting 2.5% higher passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometers compared to that of 2025. In May, number of passengers reached 7.9 million and total load factor realised as 84.0%, marking the highest May record in its history.
IHCL unveils 39-key Bandra House in Mumbai
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Bandra House, Mumbai - IHCL SeleQtions in Mumbai. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – New Businesses & Hotel Openings, IHCL, said, “Bandra remains one of Mumbai’s most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods, shaped by its residential character, commercial energy and creative spirit. The design of Bandra House, Mumbai – IHCL SeleQtions...
Noel Mendes joins W Goa Hotel as Director of Operations
W Goa has announced the appointment of Noel Mendes as Director of Operations. Bringing over 14 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Mendes is recognised for his expertise in multi-venue operations, concept development, pre-openings, profitability enhancement, and delivering exceptional guest experiences...
flydubai announces new daily service to Pokhara starting September 23
The daily route will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) as part of a codeshare with Emirates. Since entering the market 17 years ago, airline’s seat capacity to Nepal has increased more than 12 times since its inception, with operations scaling up to five daily flights to Kathmandu.
