Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) has signed a new resort in Dapoli, near the scenic Murud Beach, further strengthening its presence along Maharashtra’s coastline.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 3.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% (+0.2 ppt compared to January 2025), a record high for January...

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Phuket Nai Yang Beach in partnership with AssetWise Public Company Limited and its subsidiary Rhom Bho Property Public Company Limited, residential and real estate companies. The 170-key hotel will open in 2030 and is expected to further strengthen Hotel Indigo’s fast‑growing global portfolio, which now comprises more than 190...

IndiGo announced the launch of daily, direct flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, effective March 29, 2026. The new route will be operated using IndiGo’s A320 aircraft. This announcement follows the recent reinstatement of IndiGo’s services to Guangzhou, highlighting the airline’s focus on improving connectivity and enabling smoother travel between India and China...

UN Tourism has officially launched the call for applications for its prestigious Best Tourism Villages 2026 initiative, inviting National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) to submit candidates that exemplify tourism's role as a catalyst for rural prosperity and sustainability. Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has attracted more than 1,000 applications from 100 countries...

Zostel has officially launched Zostel Varanasi, marking its entry into the country’s spiritual capital amid rising demand for culturally immersive, youth-led travel. With this expansion, Zostel deepens its presence across India’s spiritual and heritage circuit, reinforcing its focus on destinations where community, culture, and lived experience intersect...

Karnataka Tourism successfully participated in the South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026, held from February 25–27, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi. The event served as a key platform to engage with domestic and international travel trade stakeholders, strengthen partnerships, and promote the state’s diverse tourism offerings to...

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) engages with Indian travel trade and media in February, with a delegation led by Dinesh Kumar Burrenchobay, Chairman, and newly appointed Benoit Harter, Director – India, along with India representative Intrepid Marketing and Communications.

Air Astana Group has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since Air Astana started operating its first A320 in 2006, and includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft...

The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, successfully hosted the Maharashtra Tourism Roadshow at the Grand Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dwarka, New Delhi. The event witnessed an impressive turnout with significant participation from the Delhi travel trade, along with a strong presence of media representatives and travel influencers...