Ascott expands India portfolio with Citadines Udupi in Karnataka
Citadines Udupi will be a premium serviced residence with 104 keys. This marks Ascott’s fourth property in Karnataka and underscores its strategy to scale up in India’s high-growth lodging market.
Cabinet approves Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi for over INR 1507 crores
Rajasthan govt. has transferred 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for development of a Greenfield Airport, suitable for operation of A-321 type aircraft. The project includes construction of a Terminal Building capable of handling 1000 Peak Hour Passengers (PHP) with annual capacity of 2 million passengers.
Marriott Bonvoy & Flipkart join hands for bringing new experiences for Indian consumers
India’s first travel-retail loyalty integration brings together the one of the country’s largest e-commerce platform and global hospitality leader. Premised on “Your Cart Takes You Places,” this first of its kind collaboration in India lets millions of members seamlessly earn and swap Flipkart SuperCoins and Marriott Bonvoy points.
Air India and Indian Oil sign MoU for SAF supply
As part of its strategy to achieve the IATA Net Zero by 2050 target, Air India is actively pursuing initiatives in operational efficiency, low-carbon emissions, and now, SAF.
Puneet Chhatwal (IHCL), Gaurav Bhatnagar (TBO) & Zubin Karkaria (VFS) to speak at WTTC Summit in Rome
Besides them, the world’s biggest names in Travel & Tourism set to take to converge in the Eternal City from September 28 to 30, 2025. The event will set the stage for high-impact debates and bold commitments on the issues defining Travel & Tourism.
Espire Hospitality signs 5 new properties in Rishikesh, Udaipur & Goa; intl. expansion on cards
The move is a step forward towards the company’s ambitious strategy to double its inventory by March 2026. Besides the Country Inn hotels, Espire Hospitality Limited is also planning to open three uber-luxury hotels in Mussoorie, Mumbai, & near Vrindavan.
Yatra launches DIYA for end-to-end planning, booking & multilingual support with AI
The launch marks a significant leap in Yatra’s AI-led innovation roadmap, aiming to provide personalised, instant, and intuitive travel experiences for both domestic and international travellers. DIYA is now live on the Yatra platform for both logged-in and guest users.
Air Canada suspends third quarter and full year 2025 guidance amidst labour strike
On August 17, 2025, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) directed Air Canada to resume airline operations and for all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants to resume their duties by 14:00 EDT on August 17, 2025. Air Canada deeply regrets the impact the labour disruption has had on its customers.
Red Dot Representations partners with Unique Lanka Travels to expand global footprint
This partnership will ensure that Unique Lanka Travels, Sri Lanka's foremost travel solution providers, has the two-way communication and expertise generally only afforded to larger travel companies.
Heavens Portfolio appointed as PR Rep. partner (India) for The Peninsula Hotels
The Peninsula Hotels is among the world’s leading luxury hotel brands, owned and operated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) which was incorporated in 1866.
