Atmosphere Core enters Odisha in partnership with Pratyaksh Estates
Atmosphere Core, in partnership with Pratyaksh Estates Private Limited, announces the launch of a luxury boutique resort in southern Odisha, India. The new property, Pratyaksh An Atmosphere Experience Chandragiri, will open in the fourth quarter of 2027.
DGCA grants approval for Chardham Yatra helicopter services after Monsoon break
With a clear mandate of zero tolerance for any lapses in safety, the DGCA has been instructed to adopt strict measures and ensure safe operations. The recommencement of helicopter services for Chardham Yatra is expected to provide pilgrims with a safe, efficient, and reliable mode of transport to the revered shrines.
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts expands in Belfast & Navi Mumbai
Eight Continents Hotels and Resorts has added two new properties under the Ocho Homes brand—one in Belfast, United Kingdom, and the other in Parsic Hill, Navi Mumbai, India. This aims to boost the brand's strategy to elevate the Ocho Homes identity across both the UK and India.
Air India & Air India express integrates sales teams; Manish Puri named Head of Global Sales
Air India group announces that the sales teams of Air India and Air India Express have integrated to ensure greater business efficiency and improved engagement with the travel trade community. With this step, the two airlines will now have a unified sales team representing the Air India Group across domestic and international markets.
TravClan strengthens its trade connect in Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru
TravClan’s flagship B2B travel platform, Caravan, strengthens its connect with the Indian travel trade. Following its first edition in 2025 April 2025, Caravan hosted a successful tri-city series in September across Kolkata (September 8), Chennai (September 10), and Bengaluru (September 12), said to be drawing 600+ travel agents and 25+ leading travel brands and partners.
Tourism Fiji Board names Dr. Paresh Pant as CEO
Dr. Pant brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in tourism, hospitality, and aviation across Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. Pant has previously held senior leadership roles with Tourism Fiji, including Regional Director positions in New Zealand and Australia, where he spearheaded major visitor growth and crisis recovery strategies.
Oman spreads arms to welcome 11 million travellers annually by 2040
The Ministry recently hosted Focus Oman, a four-day B2B showcase in Jaipur from August 18 - 21. The event brought together 25 leading Omani exhibitors, including hotels, DMCs, and attraction partners, who engaged directly with more than 150 luxury travel planners, wedding specialists, and MICE operators from across India.
Our roadshow in Tashkent has opened new avenues for collaboration: Goa Tourism Minister
Roadshow was organised by Department of Tourism, Government of Goa at the City Palace Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on September 15, 2025. The roadshow drew an enthusiastic response from leading tour operators, travel agents, airline partners, and dignitaries from Uzbekistan.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Siliguri
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Siliguri, in partnership with Four Vedas Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a joint venture between Kaysons Group, Sagar Group and Golden Goenka Group. Located in West Bengal, India, and slated to open in 2027, the upcoming hotel aims to boost IHG’s commitment to strengthening its presence in high-potential secondary market....
Taiwan records 22,687 Indian visitors in H1 2025; reappoints Blink Brand as representative
TTA, following proper government procurement procedures, has awarded Blink Brand Solutions the contract to continue serving Taiwan’s tourism interests in India for the second consecutive year. The appointment gives TTA India office, the crucial mandate to design, plan and execute various marketing and promotional activities, including media outreach.
