Moments to Maps: The growing influence of event-led tourism
The scale of this opportunity is just not emotions or abstract; it carries significant implications for the travel trade and the broader economy. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global event tourism market was valued at USD 1,447.40 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 1,538.30 billion in 2025 to USD 2,524.52 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 7.33 per cent during...
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts reports consolidated revenue up by 10% YoY
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. reported its standalone and consolidated financials for the quarter ending December 31, 2025...
Cygnett signs its second hotel in Ayodhya
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of its second hotel, Cozzet Ayodhya, in Ayodhya to cater both leisure and corporate travellers. The upcoming property will feature 70 well-appointed rooms, and an all-day dining restaurant. The hotel will also offer a 8,000 sq. ft. banquet facility with an adjoining lawn; an equipped gymnasium, conference rooms, and new-age technology solutions...
Hospitality & Tourism Conclave'26 highlights Eastern India’s growing role in tourism economy
The Hospitality & Tourism Conclave 2026, held at ITC Fortune Select, Siliguri, concluded with two days of focused discussions on the future of hospitality and tourism in Eastern India. Organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the conclave drew hotel owners, founders, senior operators, developers, technology providers and industry stakeholders from across the country...
Hyatt Place Butwal puts Nepal on the map for Indian destination weddings
Hyatt has recently launched a five-star property, Hyatt Place Butwal, in Butwal, Nepal for Indian Couples, establishing it as a premium wedding destination for Indians. The 109-room property in Butwal offers ballroom, smaller halls for wedding functions and other amenities....
Delta Air Lines grows Airbus fleet with order for 31 widebody aircraft
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s...
ATR & Fly91 sign new eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement
ATR and Fly91 have signed an eight‑year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), reinforcing the collaboration established since the airline’s launch in 2024. Fly91 currently operates four ATR 72‑600s, with two more arriving in early 2026, and the extended agreement is designed to support this next phase of growth as the airline expands its fleet...
59% professionals signal stronger confidence for business travel in 2026: GBTA
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) of 571 corporate travel buyers, travel suppliers, and travel management company (TMC) professionals across 40 countries recently released its survey over the outlook and concerns for business travel in the year ahead. Key highlights from the GBTA January 2026 poll include, Six in ten (59%) industry professionals polled...
Radisson deepens India footprint with expansion in spiritual travel circuit
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its portfolio to include Shirdi, Puri, Indore, and Ujjain, spiritual and pilgrimage cities, tapping into one of the fastest-growing segments of domestic travel. According to the Ministry of Tourism, religious tourism recorded over 1,439 million visits in 2022, generating around INR 1.34 trillion in revenue, highlighting the scale and resilience of faith-linked...
Sarovar Hotels elevates Miellé Batliwala to VP – Human Resources
Sarovar Hotels has announced the promotion of Mielle Batliwala to the role of Vice President – Human Resources. Since joining Sarovar Hotels two years ago, Batliwala has played a pivotal role in stabilising and strengthening the Human Resources function, streamlining organisational processes, and enhancing overall service delivery standards. A key highlight of her tenure has been driving...
