Adani Mundra Airport has commenced scheduled commercial operations in partnership with Star Air, effective June 23, 2026. This expansion establishes direct air connectivity between Mundra and eight critical destinations, facilitating efficient transit for business and trade professionals. The other cities that airline will connect Mundra include Hindon, Surat, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur...

AIRCAIRO announces its activation on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in India, effective immediately. This development enables all accredited IATA travel agents across India to issue AIRCAIRO tickets through the BSP platform, simplifying booking, ticketing, reporting, and settlement processes while enhancing accessibility to the airline’s...

Hilton announced the opening of Spark by Hilton hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, marking the arrival of the brand in Asia Pacific. The openings said to build on Hilton’s strategic agreement with Olive Hospitality to open 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across the country.

Akasa Air announced strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reflecting the continued strength of its business model, disciplined execution, and growing customer preference. During FY2025–26, the airline delivered strong growth across key business metrics. Operating revenue increased 37%, supported by a 30% growth in capacity measured through...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort at Chilika Lake, Odisha. This greenfield project marks the brand’s entry into the state. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “The rising preference for nature-led, lesser‑explored destinations reflects a shift in how guests are choosing to travel. Tree of Life is anchored...

Revel Travel has become an official travel partner of Italy’s celebrated Kappa FuturFestival, scheduled for July 3 to 5, 2026 in Turin. Held at Parco Dora, Kappa FuturFestival attracts over 120,000 attendees from 150 countries annually. The festival has established itself as a premier gathering for international techno and house music enthusiasts, featuring more than 130 DJs across six stages...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomes Uber to its Executive Committee, marking the company’s return to the organisation after previously serving as a Global Member between 2018 and 2021.

Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system focused on optimising occupant health through built environment strategies, to further integrate wellness solutions across its global branded residential portfolio. This agreement marks Fitwel’s first enterprise partnership and establishes Marriott as Fitwel’s first hospitality Champion+....

Women are emerging as a high-value audience in India’s premium intercity travel segment, with new data pointing to a shift not just in how often women travel, but in the kind of travel experiences they are choosing. Recent data from zingbus Maxx, zingbus’ luxury segment, reveals that women now account for 40% of total ridership, higher than their overall share in the broader bus traveller...

The meeting brought together leading industry associations, including FAITH, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI, WTTCII, TGFI, ABTO, CII, IAAPI and FICCI, to deliberate on reforms required to unlock the full growth potential of India's tourism ecosystem.