Once open, the property is expected to become Hilton’s third hotel in the city, following the recently opened Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa and the upcoming Hilton Hyderabad Gachibowli, while also marking the company’s first Hilton Garden Inn in Hyderabad. Expected to open in 2028, the new property is being developed by Fairmount and Friends LLP, part of the Fairmount Group.

The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localisation in 2026 Digital travel platform Agoda highlights that the combination of a rising middle class and changing travel habits across Asia is creating new revenue opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry, among other trends. Drawing on recent industry indicators and search trends...

Lords Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new hotel in Amritsar, further strengthening the group’s presence across key spiritual and leisure destinations in India. The hotel is scheduled to become operational by June 2026. Speaking on the new agreement, Pushpendra Bansal, COO, of Lords Hotels & Resorts, said, “Amritsar is one of India’s most important spiritual and tourism...

IATO Executive Committee has appointed K. Vijay Mohan as Co-Chairman for the IATO Andhra Pradesh Chapter with effect from May 8, 2026. Mohan has been associated with the tourism industry since 1998. With his vast experience of 28 years, IATO expects his contribution towards strengthening the association and expanding its membership base in Andhra Pradesh....

India continues to remain a key growth market for Scoot, with the Singapore-based low-cost carrier witnessing strong outbound demand in 2025 and rising interest among Indian travellers for unique and lesser-explored destinations across Southeast Asia.

The San Francisco Travel Association (SF Travel), the official destination marketing organisation for the City and County of San Francisco, released its 2026 tourism forecast and 2025 visitor impact results. San Francisco is projected to welcome 24.2 million visitors in 2026, with visitor spending reaching USD 9.9 billion, exceeding the city’s 2019 record of USD 9.6 billion...

Known for his strong grassroots connect and youth-centric political approach, he is expected to play an important role in strengthening Kerala’s tourism and cultural sectors.

Tourism reported to remain a driving force in Central Florida, generating economic opportunity and strengthening the community. Experience Kissimmee’s mission is said to create lasting economic benefits by increasing visitation to the destination, ensuring that when visitors come to Central Florida, the entire community thrives.

Kairali Ayurvedic Group has entered luxury Hospitality with the announcement of the opening of Villa Raag by Kairali, an uber-luxury yoga-inspired boutique Resort at Agonda Beach, South Goa and designed to cater global travellers who seek unparalleled privacy, service, and wellness. Spread across two acres, Villa Raag features six rooms within one exclusive beachfront villa, a private...

Ahead of the summer sailings, the 1,678-cabin capacity Aroya will depart from Jeddah on May 29 on an eight-night voyage to Istanbul, calling at Sharm El Sheikh and Ain Sokhna in Egypt before transiting the Suez Canal and continuing along Türkiye’s coastline with visits to Antalya and Bodrum ahead of arrival in Ista