Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Place Bhopal, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint in key markets around the world. The hotel features 99 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, comfortable social spaces and efficient service for a seamless experience in a casual atmosphere. The hotel is designed to cater business and leisure travellers. Located near Bhopal’s...

The escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sent shockwaves through the global travel ecosystem, causing significant operational and financial disruptions for India’s travel, aviation, and hospitality sectors. India’s tourism and hospitality sector which contributes to nearly 8% to country’s GDP and support million jobs currently, has seemed to be taken a major hit too...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced its return to Philadelphia, becoming the first cruise line to sail from the city in 15 years. As the city of Philadelphia celebrates a momentous year with the country’s 250th anniversary happening this summer, NCL has brought yet another significant milestone to this storied city with the return of the cruise industry...

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) announced the holding of its second Conclave on July 16 and 17, 2026 at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi. The two-day event aims to bring together key stakeholders from across the travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors to deliberate on the future roadmap of India’s tourism industry...

Jamaica’s tourism sector has recorded over one million visitors following recent hurricane-related disruptions, signalling renewed momentum for the island as a preferred long-haul destination for international travellers, including key markets such as India. The milestone reflects coordinated efforts across government, tourism authorities and industry stakeholders to restore operations...

Lords Hotels & Resorts announced the sign up of its new boutique hotel in Lucknow, scheduled to open by the end of 2026. This development marks a significant addition to the Group’s growing hospitality portfolio across key destinations in India. The upcoming property will feature luxuriously designed rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant, a spacious banquet hall along with an exclusive rooftop...

Strengthens partnership with enhanced connectivity between Italy and Europe. The two airlines will offer new travel opportunities, greater connectivity, and up to 104 available combinations. This marks a new step in the strategic partnership between the two companies, aimed at strengthening connections between Italy and Europe.

While Delhi NCR belt will be in sharp focus for demand generation, the partnership will elevate Noormahal from a domestic landmark to an international destination, backed by Marriott’s massive global reach. Eyes on maximising RevPAR

SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record USD 50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict...

This was discussed during a panel discussion titled ‘Agency led growth- Mastering the “Digi” shift’ during SATTE Conference 2026, where the discussion was steered by Sandeep Dwivedi, Managing Director, Amadeus South Asia‏.