Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Ltd. continues its strategic expansion into India’s high-growth religious tourism sector with the signing of a management contract for Regenta Z – Vrindavan, Mathura. This new property marks a significant addition to the group's portfolio, catering to the rising demand for branded hospitality in one of India's most sacred destinations...

Tourism New Zealand has appointed Tishtar Parakh as Country Manager for India, strengthening its leadership presence in a key outbound market. In her new role, Parakh will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, deepening trade engagement, and expanding Tourism New Zealand’s footprint across the Indian travel ecosystem.

Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hospitality and hotel management group, has announced a strategic alliance with The Aviyaan Luxe Serenity, Lucknow, to collaborate on integrated sales and marketing initiatives. The partnership aims to strengthen market presence, unlock new growth opportunities, and deliver enhanced value to guests through curated hospitality experiences...

VIVA Cruises has formally initiated its India journey with its first trade activation, signalling a strategic entry into a market the brand believes is primed for growth, particularly in the European river cruising segment. Joins hands with Discover the World India to represent VIVA Cruises in the market.

Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Kolkata Hotel, expanding the luxury brand's presence into Kolkata. Scheduled to open in 2032, the hotel will be part of the upcoming World Trade Center (WTC) Salt Lake Kolkata. Located in Sector V (Salt Lake City), Anantara Kolkata anchors the 11-acre mixed-use development, alongside Grade A premium offices and retail space. The project marks...

NILE Hospitality has announced the signing of Courtyard by Marriott Dibrugarh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Northeast India. This signing is said to be strategically important as it represents Dibrugarh’s first internationally branded hotel and is set to introduce NILE Hospitality’s first Marriott-branded hotel in the Northeast, elevating the region’s..

Air India group announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes. Following the government's decision to cap the domestic ATF price hike at 25%, the Air India group is moving from a flat domestic surcharge to a more calibrated, distance-based grid, effective from April 8, 2026 (including Air India Express flights). This transition aligns...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the signing of management agreements with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited (BHVL) and BCV Developers Private Limited, part of the Brigade Group, for two properties with Hyatt in India, Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli, respectively. Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited signed a management agreement with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai...

Marking a significant milestone in its growth journey, Suba Hotels Limited announced the opening of seven new properties across India on the occasion of its Founder’s Day on April 7. The hotels opened under various brands are Comfort Inn Metropolis in Mumbai with 34 rooms; Clarion Inn Greywall in Amritsar (48 rooms); Comfort Inn Kishore in Azamgarh (34 rooms); Click Collection Aster in...

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on April 7, 2026. This includes 16 non-scheduled flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to availability of slots and other prevailing conditions at the departure stations at the time. These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions...