The Postcard Hotel is set to open two new hotels this December, The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali and The Postcard Mandalay Hall, Kochi. Refurbished and renewed, The Postcard Galle, Sri Lanka also opens again, as Sri Lanka has reopened its borders for tourists. The Postcard Hideaway,…

IndiGo, in line with its vision to reduce the environmental impact of aviation, has signed an agreement with CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun to become partners in leading the deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India and globally. Under this partnership, IndiGo and…

In a significant initiative for skill development in Indian hospitality undertaken by industry body CII, an 18-month Vocational Education & Training (VET) Professional Diploma program by the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) Education Group of Switzerland will be delivered at four ITC Hotels across the…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that India has removed Singapore from the list of ‘At Risk’ countries for international arrivals into India. With this new development, passengers arriving into India from Singapore will no longer be subjected to additional arrival protocols specified for countries categorised…

Fairfield by Marriott has announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun, marking the brand’s first opening in the Uttarakhand region. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Dehradun, the 102-room new hotel is set to welcome guests with the brand’s signature warm service,…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened for sale the most itineraries at once in its history, unveiling sailings from 35 departure ports – including brand-new NCL homeports in Haifa, Israel and La Romana, Dominican Republic. The announcement includes Australia and New Zealand cruises, as well…

During the last 3 years, following six Greenfield airports have become operational: Kannur Airport in Kerala (2018), Pakyong Airport in Sikkim (2018), Kalaburagi Airport in Karnataka (2019), Kurnool Airport in Andhra Pradesh (2021), Sindhudurg Airport in Maliarashtra (2021) and Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh (2021).…

Union Minister for Tourism, Culture &DoNER, G.Kishan Reddy handed over cheques/ sanction letters to the first lot of stakeholders who have been granted the loan/ in-principle approval under the LGSCATSS at an event yesterday in New Delhi. Secretary Tourism Arvind Singh, DG Tourism G Kamala…

Digital travel platform Agoda, part of Booking Holdings, today announced the launch of Beds Network, its first foray into wholesale distribution, with the aim to help properties around the world distribute their wholesale rates more efficiently and effectively. Leveraging Booking Holdings’ connection to over 10,000…

Fortune Hotels announced the signing of two individual operating agreements for hotels in Katra (Jammu & Kashmir) and Amritsar (Punjab), thereby strengthening its growth strategy in key pilgrim locations and adding over 100 new rooms to its existing inventory. “We are pleased to announce our…

Continuing with its rapid expansion in India, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has added Best Western Plus Revanta, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh in its portfolio. Nestled in the scenic Strawberry Hills with beautiful views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountain range and the pristine Kangra valley, the…

Hilton announced the opening of Conrad Jiuzhaigou, ushering in a new chapter for the luxury hotel market in Western China. Set amid the natural beauty of the Tibetan Plateau, 161-room Conrad Jiuzhaigou features modern design fused with Tibetan and Qiang cultural elements. Neighboring a UNESCO…

Ashok Travels and Tours (ATT), the Travel division of India Tourism Development Corporation, New Delhi (ITDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Under the MoU, ATT will provide online travel solution for booking air tickets and travel-related services to…

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announces the debut of its first hotel, Vivanta Sikkim in Pakyong. The hotel is set amidst lush paddy fields and bamboo forests with stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas. Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, said, “This opening is in line…

Goibibo, India’s second largest online travel brand, recently announced its campaign ‘Apna Rule Toh Full Vasool’ to help its customers derive and enjoy maximum travel benefits and value, and new experiences from their travel plans. As part of the campaign, the company has announced Daily…