ITA Airways takes another step towards becoming part of the Lufthansa Group. The strategic Europe Japan Joint Venture of Lufthansa Group (LHG) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be expanded to include ITA Airways by the Lufthansa Group as of autumn of this year. A corresponding agreement was signed at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro...

Moustache Group of Hotels has announced the launch of Moustache Hostel Lonavala in Malavli, strengthening its presence in Maharashtra. Located near the base of Lohagad Fort, the new property caters to the growing demand for experiential and community-led travel among young travellers, backpackers and weekend tourists from Mumbai and Pune. The property comprises 10 rooms across multiple...

Marriott International, Inc. signed a landmark agreement with CG Hospitality Global to open three new hotels in South Asia, introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury and premium hotel brands to key urban, economic and leisure destinations across Nepal and India. Anticipated to open in 2031 and adding nearly 450 keys to the company’s portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu, The Westin...

Air India and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) building on their existing interline agreement, to explore a deeper partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between Thailand, India, and destinations beyond, leveraging each other’s global network strengths. The MoU was signed on June 7, 2026 on the sidelines of the ongoing IATA AGM in Rio de...

As fresh geopolitical developments hit headlines across the globe, the travel industry once again finds itself navigating uncertainty and attempting to decode increasingly complex traveller sentiments. Having already borne the brunt of global disruptions during the pandemic years, travel businesses are closely watching how the latest developments could influence consumer confidence and demand.

Amid the rapidly worsening security environment in the Middle East, the Embassy of India in Tehran has released a fresh advisory on X, urging all Indian nationals avoid travelling to Iran and calling on those currently in Iran to exit immediately by any available means of transport....

Kerzner International announced the promotion of Mattheos Georgiou to Head of Global Operations, further strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its portfolio of pioneering hospitality brands around the world. In this newly expanded role, Georgiou will oversee three of Kerzner International’s distinctive brands; One&Only Resorts and Private Homes...

Digital travel platform Agoda has recorded a rise in family accommodation searches for domestic summer travel compared to last year, with destinations such as Puri, Wayanad and Goa emerging as trending locations for the upcoming school holiday period. Based on accommodation search data for check-ins between May and June 2026, the findings point to growing travel interest in coastal, nature...

Indian Army in collaboration with district administration of Kupwara, launched a tourism portal and a magazine on Sunday to promote tourism in border areas of North Kashmir, officials said.

According to online reports, Amsterdam is preparing to significantly increase the cost of visiting the city, with local authorities outlining plans to gradually raise its tourist tax to 20% by the end of the decade as part of broader efforts to manage tourism-related pressures.