USD 12.5 tn tourism investment across G20 to drive global competitiveness by 2035: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that USD 12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive role in shaping competitiveness and economic growth through to 2035. According to the WTTC’s latest report Bridging the Gap: Travel & Tourism Capital Investment and Demand Growth Across the G20, produced in collaboration with Oxford...
The Oberoi Group unveils Naila Fort in Rajasthan
The Oberoi Group announces the opening of its first luxury residence, Naila Fort - An Oberoi Luxury Residence. This private retreat has been reimagined as an ultra‑luxury four-bedroom residence and will be ready to welcome the first guests from February,15, 2026...
Suba Hotels unveils third property in Ayodhya
Suba Hotels Limited further consolidated its presence in the sacred city of Lord Rama’s birthplace, Ayodhya, with the opening of a Click Collection Hotel. The company already operates two other hotels in the city: Quality Inn Rama and Click Hotel Narayana, Ayodhya.
IndiGo announces direct flights between Chennai & Réunion Island
IndiGo has announced thrice weekly, direct flights between Chennai and Réunion Island, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, effective April 29, 2026. The airline will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on the route. With this, Réunion Island becomes IndiGo’s 46th international destination and its 13th from Chennai – a key gateway in South India...
Wyndham expands across EMEA with 170 new signings in 2025
As international travel continues to perform strongly across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA), Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is accelerating strategic expansion across the region, responding to growing demand for unique experiences and emerging destinations.
Heavens Portfolio deepens India trade connect with 2nd HP India Roadshow
Heavens Portfolio hosted the second edition of the HP India Roadshow from February 10-12, 2026. The two-city showcase commenced in Mumbai on February 10, and continued in New Delhi on February 12, bringing together global hospitality brands alongside India’s key luxury travel trade partners.
Air India adds capacity to Toronto, Frankfurt & Paris amid disruptions
Between 5 and 11 March, the airline will operate three additional flights between Delhi and Toronto. Further, from 7 to 10 March, three extra flights have been scheduled on the Delhi–Frankfurt route, along with one additional service between Delhi and Paris (Charles de Gaulle).
China emerges as world’s leading source travel market: GlobalData
GlobalData reports that leisure remains the primary purpose of travel, accounting for 70.83% of outbound trips in 2025. Families constitute the largest traveler segment, contributing 53.27% of outbound travel, followed by groups at 24.41%.
Czechia sees double-digit growth from India; travel moves beyond Prague
Czechia reports double-digit growth in arrivals from India in 2025, based on official hotel occupancy statistics. The 12.38% increase compared to 2024 said to reflect India’s growing importance as a source market and aligns with trends reflecting travel beyond the capital, Prague.
Marriott boosts EMEA expansion with 31,000+ rooms in 2025
Marriott International, announced a year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8% net rooms growth in the region.
