Intercity buses record 147 mn passengers travel in 6 months: redBus report
redBus has released the latest edition of its India BusTrack Report, a comprehensive tracker of intercity bus travel trends across passengers, regions and private operators in India. The report spotlights the evolving scale and momentum of India’s intercity bus sector for the period from October 2025 to March 2026 and the corresponding period in the previous years....
Telangana eyes stronger digital push to boost tourism
The development was discussed during the recently organised ‘Telangana Tourism Creator Meet’ in Hyderabad, where travel influencers, photographers, vloggers and digital creators interacted with senior state officials and shared suggestions for collaborative tourism campaigns.
Capri by Fraser marks its debut in Penang
Frasers Hospitality announced the soft opening of Capri by Fraser, Penang / Malaysia, marking the brand’s debut in Penang. Located at 31 Jalan Magazine, the 22-storey property brings Capri by Fraser’s design-led social living concept to cultural destinations. “The opening of Capri by Fraser, Penang strategically enhances our presence in Malaysia, one of the most competitive markets in...
Thailand & Andaman discuss tourism promotion & direct flight prospects
Siriporn Tantipanyathep, the Consul General of Thailand in Kolkata, discussed tourism promotion with D K Joshi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on May 20. The envoy, was accompanied by Chek Jeenaphan, Director, Thai Trade Centre, Chennai, called on the lieutenant governor at the Lok Niwas on Tuesday and discussed avenues for mutual cooperation in the fields of fisheries...
Machan signs upscale resort under ‘Myst by The Machan’ in Panchgani
Machan Resorts announced the signing of its new upscale resort under the brand ‘Myst by The Machan’ in the scenic hill station of Panchgani. The upcoming resort further strengthens the group’s growing presence in experiential leisure destinations across India. The resort will feature a combined inventory of 89 keys across both phases of development. The first phase will comprise 65 keys...
ITDC reports 14% profit growth amidst geopolitical situations
During FY 2025–26, India Tourism Development Corporation reported an increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) by 14% as against FY 2024–25. ITDC declares 22.02 Cr. Dividend to Government.
Coforge unveils Aeronova.AI for airlines to optimise the retailing capabilities
Coforge, an AI-native engineering services provider, announced the launch of Aeronova.AI, a purpose-built framework designed to help airlines transition safely and predictably to Offer, Order, Settlement and Delivery (OOSD) operations. Aeronova.AI enables airlines to modernise their retailing capabilities while protecting revenue continuity, operational stability, and customer experience...
EU Air connectivity flatlined at 1% growth under high costs and onerous regulation: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world). This is below the compound annual growth of 1.5% over the last decade. In 2025, total 1,127 routes across the...
GHA expands its footprints with four new hotel brands
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) continues its strategic expansion with the addition of four new distinctive hotel brands, further expanding its global footprint and enriching its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme. The latest additions include Almanac Hotels, Regal Hotels, STORY hlotels and TemptingPlaces Collection. Together, their 22 new properties strengthen GHA’s portfolio across...
NILE Hospitality to open Park Inn & Suites by Radisson in Gujarat
NILE Hospitality announces the upcoming opening of Park Inn & Suites by Radisson Rajkot, marking another milestone in its growing portfolio of internationally branded hotels and underscoring its focus on high-growth emerging urban markets across India. The upcoming hotel will feature 55 contemporary rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, and modern banquet facilities spanning approximately...
