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Air India Express Scales New Heights with Landmark 4-Star Skytrax Rating Following Strategic Transformation
In a major boost to its global standing, Air India Express has secured a prestigious 4-Star World Airline Rating from…
IndiGo launches ‘Great Connections Fest’ with fares from ₹3,999.
IndiGo has rolled out its limited-period ‘Great Connections Fest’, offering discounted fares across its domestic and international network as the…
OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group opens luxury island retreat in Thailand.
OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group has officially announced the opening of the OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort, welcoming its first guests to one…
WHO Monitors Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Expedition Cruise Ship MV Hondius
Global health authorities are on high alert following a rare outbreak of hantavirus aboard the Dutch-flagged expedition vessel MV Hondius.…
Sumi Yashashre Expands Presence with New Resort Management Agreements in Aruku and Visakhapatnam
Sumi Yashashre Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of two significant management contracts, further strengthening its presence in emerging…
Vietjet Named World’s Fastest-Growing Airline Brand in 2026
Vietjet Air has been recognised as the world’s fastest-growing airline brand in 2026, with its brand value surging 117% year-on-year…
FLY91 CEO Manoj Chacko Honoured as ‘Business Leader of the Year’ at Business Goa Awards
FLY91 Managing Director and CEO Manoj Chacko has been honoured with the ‘Business Leader of the Year’ award at the…
Auxilia Networks Expands Nordics Portfolio, Partners with Iceland’s YFIR
Auxilia Networks has expanded its presence in the Nordics through a new collaboration with Iceland-based tour operator Your Friend in…
Noida International Airport to Begin Operations from June 15, Set to Transform NCR’s Aviation Landscape
Noida International Airport (IATA: DXN) has officially announced the commencement of commercial passenger operations from June 15, 2026, marking a…
SaltStayz Enters Leisure Segment with ‘Autograph’ Launch in Rishikesh.
SaltStayz, a fast-growing hospitality brand, has entered the leisure travel segment with the launch of its premium ‘Autograph’ category in…
Rocket Travel by Agoda highlights evolving travel distribution trends at VANTAGE ’26 partner summit
At its inaugural partner summit, VANTAGE '26, Rocket Travel by Agoda, the strategic partnerships arm of Agoda, shared insights into…
IHCL Expands Ginger Footprint with Kota Debut, Targets Emerging Business Hubs
In line with its strategy to expand in high-growth secondary cities, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the opening…
India Overhauls OCI Rules with Uniform Fees, Tighter Compliance
India has revamped the Overseas Citizen of India framework after over a decade, with new rules effective April 1, 2026.…
Airports Move Duty-Free Shopping to Pre-Trip Stage with New Digital Integration
Adani Airport Holdings Limited has partnered with MakeMyTrip to introduce a pre-booking model for duty-free shopping, signalling a shift towards…
FICCI’s Jyotsna Suri Highlights GITB’s Rise as India’s Premier Global Tourism Platform
Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson of the Tourism Committee at FICCI and a leading voice in India’s hospitality sector, underscored the growing…
Swiss flight aborts takeoff in Delhi after engine issue, passengers evacuated
A flight operated by Swiss International Air Lines aborted takeoff at Delhi airport shortly after 1 a.m. on April 26…
Global Hotel Alliance Rides Loyalty Boom as Cross-Border Travel Fuels Growth
Global travel demand and the rising power of loyalty-driven bookings are reshaping hotel performance trends, with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA)…
Anantara Enters the U.S. with Landmark Miami Project, Redefining Luxury Living*
In a bold entry into the world’s most competitive luxury hospitality market, Minor Hotels is bringing its flagship experiential brand…



















