redBus has recorded surge in intercity bus travel across Maharashtra and Goa as people prepare for the summer holiday season. Data from the redBus platform indicates that bus bookings in Maharashtra and Goa are projected to grow by 21% during the summer travel window. The analysis compares projected bookings made between May 1-17, 2026, with the corresponding period last year (May 1-17, 2025)...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand. According to the data, the total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. The total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on-year and the load factor recorded was 83.6%, growth of 3.1 ppt compared to...

Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Mountnoor Sarovar Premiere Pahalgam, further strengthening its footprint in North India and marking its sixth hotel in Jammu & Kashmir. The new property features 51 rooms across deluxe, superior and premium categories. The hotel offers dining options including Noor, an upscale all-day alfresco dining restaurant and Tamanna Specialty Kashmiri...

As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and traveller convenience in supporting increased tourism and investment flows into the country.

Agoda expands its partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to promote Macao’s boutique and independent hotels, bringing more visibility to stays that sit beyond the city’s most familiar clusters.The 2026 collaboration will spotlight properties in Macao’s Outer Harbour District (including ZAPE and NAPE districts), a waterfront close to the city centre...

In parallel, accommodation capacity is set for expansion, with plans to scale up to 8,250 accommodation facilities and 95,000 rooms, including 1,380 hotels.

Philippine Airlines, the national carrier of the Philippines, operates more than 70 flights across Asia and other international destinations.

Airbus has reported its consolidated financial results for the First Quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2026, showing a dip in revenues primarily due to fewer commercial aircraft deliveries. “The operating environment remains dynamic and complex. We are closely monitoring the potential impact from the fast-changing situation in the Middle East,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive...

Rocket Travel by Agoda, Agoda’s strategic partnerships arm, shared key insights on the evolving landscape of travel distribution at its inaugural partner summit, VANTAGE’26. Drawing on themes discussed across the summit’s keynotes, the company highlighted how travel now has a wide range of distribution entry points, with demand being influenced not only by traditional travel channels, but...

ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a new 100 keys hotel under its Fortune Hotels brand in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh further expanding its footprint in the state. With this signing ITCHL will now have a combined presence of 17 properties in Uttar Pradesh encompassing upcoming projects and operating hotels across its various brands including Welcomhotel Prayagraj, WelcomHeritage...