Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Summit Signature Retreat Pangthang in Gangtok, marking the company’s entry into the retreat hotel segment in the state of Sikkim. The 38-room property is located on a hilltop in Pangthang...

International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded globally in 2025, almost 60 million more than in 2024. The numbers are said to reflect a return to pre-pandemic growth trends, closer to the 5% avg...

Booking.com, in partnership with Statista, released the third edition of its annual India Accommodation Barometer, offering insights from travel leaders across the country focused on current outlook, opportunities and challenges facing the industry. This year, the report highlights rising investments, hirings dynamics, technology adoption trends and demonstrates how Tier-3 cities drive growth...

SAMHI announced the appointment of Priyanka Ahluwalia as Cluster General Manager for its portfolio of Holiday Inn Express hotels, effective January 2026. In this leadership role, she will oversee the operations of the 12 Holiday Inn Express (HIEX) hotels across India owned by SAMHI...

Based on internal booking trends, Cox & Kings has recorded a nearly 20% increase in bookings for the January 26 long weekend compared to a regular January weekend, with travellers planning earlier and opting for structured itineraries that fit into tighter work schedules...

Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has launched ‘Price Trends’ a first-of-its-kind feature designed to address the ‘price increase & drop anxiety’ faced by travellers. This feature is expected to replace guesswork with data, assisting users in making faster, more confident booking decisions without the fear of missing out on the best fares...

Noormahal Palace, Karnal, has announced the appointment of Mahesh Singh Jasrotia as its new General Manager. With over 24 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, Jasrotia brings strong commercial acumen, deep operational expertise, and a results-driven approach to the role...

Suba Hotels Limited has reopened a completely refurbished property, Hotel GenX, at Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The property had earlier deferred its operations to undertake a major overhaul...

Responding to both the excitement and anxiety surrounding travel choices and to help travellers compare options effortlessly, Skyscanner also announced the launch of its Cheapest Destination Planner.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) announced the signing of a new resort in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand, operating under the Regenta Place brand.Developed by M/S VACAN HAUSS REALTY, the upcoming resort is designed to cater leisure travellers...