Jetwing Hotels welcomes Villa 700 into its family of properties. Located in the coastal village of Induruwa, in Bentota, this beachfront property joins Jetwing’s portfolio of unique accommodations.

IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights connecting Kolkata (West Bengal) and Purnea (Bihar), thrice every week, starting September 15, 2025. Purnea is IndiGo’s 94th domestic and 137th overall destination, and fourth in Bihar after Patna, Gaya, and Darbhanga. Commencement of IndiGo’s service on this route will also mark the inauguration of the Purnea airport.

Emirates has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the Premium Economy cabin. The direct flights EK201/202, which serve the daily Dubai/ New York JFK service, are scheduled to operate with Premium Economy from 1 December.

According to the findings, 82% of Indian travellers are very keen on visiting destinations primarily for their cultural offerings, with younger generations – Millennials (84%) and Gen Z (80%) leading this rising wave of cultural curiosity.

The partnership with AVIS India aims to enable Air India guests to book premium, chauffeur-driven cars at exclusive rates. This service is available across 17 cities in India, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Jaipur, among others.

Planet Hollywood Thane has announced the appointment of Sana Naseem as its new General Manager. In her new role, Naseem aims to position Planet Hollywood Thane as a premier lifestyle and luxury destination.

Lohono Stays by Isprava Group has launched “Beyond the Walls: Where Stays Become Stories”, a storytelling campaign that aims to define how villas are experienced. The campaign presents luxury travel by showcasing each villa not just as a destination but as a home with a story, told through the eyes of its owner.

In the absence of Julia Simpson, Guevara, the former President & CEO will return to the helm on an interim basis and extend support during WTTC’s Global Summit scheduled in Rome.

Intrepid Travel has announced the expanding of its destination management network with a new country office in Uzbekistan, scheduled to open later this year. This move reinforces Intrepid Travel’s Central Asia network as demand grows, with bookings to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan up 70 per cent year-on-year in 2025.

Vivanta Stays, a luxury villa network backed by Bajaj Auto, has announced an expansion plan to launch more than 500 villas across India by March 2026. The portfolio will span a wide category range, from family-focused properties to “affordable luxury” villas designed for groups.