Booking.com released its latest Travel Proud Research Report, the company’s most expansive and cross-cutting survey to date, focused exclusively on the attitudes, actions and perceptions of LGBTQ+ travellers. With insights from 13,300 LGBTQ+ travellers across 19 countries, the research highlights the broad range of experiences across different parts of the community. A striking finding...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Mandi. The 100-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in the state and support its continued expansion across high-potential commercial and transit destinations in North India. In India, Holiday Inn is seeing strong momentum, with 17...

Tourism India Alliance (TIA) has announced that the next edition of its flagship event Tourism Exchange (TEX 2027) will be held from January 7th to 9th, 2027, at the Mayfair Lake Resort, Raipur. TEX 2027 is expected to bring together more than 350 delegates and 50+ exhibitors from India and overseas. The event aims to serve as a dynamic platform for tourism professionals to connect...

Türkiye is accelerating its positioning as a Tier-1 MICE destination, leveraging a 16% year-on-year increase in international congresses to anchor its 2026 strategy. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the country combines a strategic geographic advantage with convention infrastructure, extensive air connectivity, a strong safety record, and premium...

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL), through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Private Limited, announces the launch of Z by Regenta City Centre Ahmedabad, further strengthening its presence in Gujarat. The new hotel said to mark a significant milestone in the group's expansion strategy and is designed to cater to the evolving needs of business and leisure travellers.

Marriott International, Inc. announced a signing agreement with MS Group, expected to bring the first JW Marriott brand to Nepal in Kathmandu. Anticipated opening in early 2031, the newly built, JW Marriott Hotel Kathmandu Valley will introduce the brand’s signature expression of mindful luxury to the city. On the signing occasion, Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia...

The Indian Tourist Transporters Association (ITTA) has reportedly ushered in a new leadership team following the conclusion of its elections held on May 30 2026. The newly constituted Managing Committee is expected to steer the association's activities for the 2026–2028 term, representing the interests of tourist transport operators across the country.

Ravi Surya Group has announced the launch of Ananta Spa & Resort Jaipur. Managed by Black Rock Hotels & Resorts, the property is said to be among the state’s largest luxury resort developments, featuring 351 rooms spread across 40 acres of the Aravali landscape. Positioned as a large-scale Japanese-inspired luxury resort ecosystem, the property marks a significant shift in Jaipur’s...

The initiative forms the first phase of a larger programme covering 27 Special Tourism Areas identified under the state's tourism policy. A review meeting involving tourism officials, architects, engineers and consultants was held in Hyderabad to assess development strategies for the selected destinations.

Air India opened bookings for its first flights under the Government of India’s hub-and-spoke model, introducing these as ‘Easy Connect’ flights, and enabling travellers from cities beyond major hubs to drop baggage and complete immigration at origin airport and travel to destinations across the world. The airline’s new Easy Connect flights will commence from Varanasi on June 25, 2026...