The company has also observed a strong increase in travel intent following recent conversations around prioritising domestic tourism and avoiding discretionary international travel. Over the past few days alone, the platform has recorded a nearly 42-45% increase in searches across several high-demand routes, signalling stronger momentum for domestic leisure travel in the coming weeks.

India’s hospitality sector said to demonstrate exceptional momentum in 2025, with hotel investments reaching approximately USD 567 million across 28 transactions, a 67% increase from the USD 340 million recorded in 2024. This surge reflects robust investor confidence in India’s tourism infrastructure and the sector's fundamental strength across multiple market tiers.

The flight is in addition to the airline’s existing daily service on the route on weekdays and has been introduced to cater to the seasonal rise in passenger movement during the peak summer travel period. The airline already operates double dailies on weekends.

As part of its long-term growth strategy, Uzbekistan is intensifying its focus on India. To boost the outreach in India, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in India, hosted a trade roadshow at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, on May 13, 2026. The event capped a series of successful roadshows previously held in...

Sayaji Hotels announces the launch of Effotel by Sayaji, Gangtok, marking its entry into the hill destinations. The hotel features 32 rooms, including Deluxe King, Deluxe Twin, and Suite. With this launch, Sayaji Hotels aims to continue its expansion into high-potential leisure destinations, and offer hospitality experiences tailored to today’s evolving traveller.

The Indian Army has taken a step towards promoting border and battlefield tourism with the inauguration of the ‘Shaurya Gatha’ Complex in Tangdhar’s Karnah region of Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir.

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a landmark managed hotel portfolio agreement to develop five hotels across key airport-linked and high-growth urban destinations in India. The agreement will add close to 1,500 keys across multiple brands and locations, in line with IHG’s growth plans for India.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced that Yas Island has been selected as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi, a landmark project with a construction phase cost of USD 1.7 billion. The venue is expected to attract tourists from around the world, boost economic diversification, and strengthen Abu Dhabi's sense of...

voco Darwin Suites has officially opened its doors in the heart of the city centre, bringing IHG Hotels & Resorts' fast-growing premium brand to the Northern Territory for the first time. The new-build hotel also marks the debut of a voco Suites product in Australia, with one- and two-bedroom suites. Located on 87 Mitchell Street, the hotel offers 88 suites. All suites feature a kitchen or...

The initiative said to support students from underserved communities by strengthening employability and enabling long-term progress for their families. The first batch will include 30 students, who have already been enrolled. The course has been structured by VFS Global Academy, the Foundation’s knowledge partner.