Heather Moses joins RateGain as Chief Marketing Officer
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Heather Moses as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in Boston, Moses will lead RateGain’s global marketing function, driving category leadership, brand growth, and GTM strategy while overseeing communications, design, demand generation, and integrated marketing initiatives across the company’s expanding portfolio of AI-powered...
Air India expands Maharaja Club benefits across Air India Express network
Air India announced an expansion of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India Express to over 55 destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia, in addition to Air India services.
DGCA releases SOP for flights from Uganda, Congo after Ebola outbreak
Following the WHO’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has introduced a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for airlines operating routes connected to the affected regions.
J&K plans reopening of tourist destinations by May; strengthens adventure tourism push
Omar Abdullah, J&K Chief Minister, has announced that all tourist destinations currently closed across Jammu and Kashmir are expected to reopen by May, as the Union Territory intensifies efforts to revive and expand its tourism sector.
MTDC unites trade to position Mumbai as global experiential hub
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) organised a Stakeholders Meet today, on the “Mumbai Tourism Experiences”. Aimed at creating a unified, structured and globally visible tourism ecosystem for Mumbai that shows Mumbai beyond its conventional landmarks and positions the city as a vibrant global tourism destination.
Cygnett Hotels expands in Bihar with Cygnett Inn in Motihari
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Cygnett Inn Motihari, a new brownfield hospitality project in Motihari, Bihar. The upcoming hotel will operate under Cygnett Inn, the company’s contemporary midscale brand, and is being developed to cater to the growing requirements of business travellers, social gatherings, and leisure guests in the region. The hotel is expected to becom....
Radisson Bengaluru, KEMA hosts 5th edition of GReaT Conversations
Radisson Bengaluru City Center hosted the 5th edition of GReaT Conversations in collaboration with the Karnataka Event Management Association (KEMA). The event brought together leading voices from the events, weddings, airline, and media sectors for a curated round table discussion on the evolving future of corporate events, weddings, and sustainable hospitality practices...
India chairs 1st BRICS 2026 Tourism Meet; focus on AI, sustainability, skills & seamless travel
Followed by this inaugural virtual meeting, the tourism cooperation process will continue with the 2nd Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting scheduled to be held on August 19–20, 2026 in Jaipur. This will be followed by the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting (TMM) on August 21–22, 2026, also in Jaipur.
Starhotels Collezione brings Hermitage Hotel & Resort to Italy’s Forte dei Marmi
Hermitage Hotel & Resort has joined Starhotels Collezione in Forte dei Marmi. The hotel is scheduled to open on May 28, 2026. Set amidst the lush greenery, the hotel features 59 rooms and suites with private terraces or livable verandas. The culinary offering of the property includes Orto all’Hermitage Restaurant, organic garden (farm-to-table philosophy) and Cabana Lounge Bar...
Saudia becomes the first airline in Middle East & Africa to operate Airbus A321XLR
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, marking a significant milestone as the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ newest aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of 15 A321XLRs on order by the airline. This delivery is a cornerstone of Saudia’s...
