Oman Air @ 30 in Mumbai: India focus sharpens with forward bookings, more routes in pipeline
Since its inaugural flight to Mumbai in 1993, the airline has steadily expanded its footprint across India, now operating in 10 cities and linking Indian travellers to key destinations across the Gulf, Europe, and beyond. We explore more in conversation with Sunil V A, Regional Vice President – ISC, Commercial Sales at Oman Air.
Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection Dubai hosts webinar for Indian travel trade
The Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection in Dubai, in partnership with Red Dot Representations, hosted an industry-wide webinar on August 5th, 2025. The event reported to have welcomed travel and hospitality professionals from across India to highlight the triple property collection and versatility of the Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, V Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, and Al Habtoor Palace Dubai.
ITC Hotels inks agreement for its 2nd Fortune hotel in Lucknow, to open in 2026
Situated on the Lucknow-Kanpur Road, the upcoming hotel will provide seamless access to both cities. It is being developed to meet the growing demand for premium accommodations in the region, fuelled by business travel, pilgrimage tourism, MICE, and destination weddings.
Sarovar Hotels launches new wedding campaign ‘Write Your Own Story’
The campaign responds to a growing demand for celebrations, supported by a steady increase in banqueting and F&B revenues across Sarovar properties. With over 140 hotels across 85 destinations, Sarovar Hotels offers an extensive range of venues—spanning beaches, hill stations, heritage towns, and city hotels.
DreamSetGo named India Non-Exclusive Sales Agent for FIFA World Cup 26
DreamSetGo will be the point of contact in India to sell official hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup 26™
MoT sanctions 40 projects for iconic tourist centres development
Ministry of Tourism has issued operational guidelines along with a detailed project report (DPR) template under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. Accordingly, 87 project proposals reported to have been submitted by the States through the online portal, and 40 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme,
Anurag Bharadwaj appointed as GM of Fortune Ranjit Vihar, Amritsar
Prior to joining Fortune Hotels, Bharadwaj has held key managerial positions with leading hotel brands, including Holiday Inn Amritsar, Holiday Inn Chandigarh Panchkula (IHG), and The Fern Hotels and Resorts.
Canada’s travel & tourism sector to reach record levels in 2025: WTTC
Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute almost $183BN to the economy in 2025, setting a new record and continuing the country’s growth streak, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
India delivers again: Singapore sees over half mn visitors in H1 2025; charts next-level trade outreach
As Singapore Tourism Board is turbocharging its outreach to Indian travellers through curated experiences, stronger trade partnerships, over 40% repeat visitations have been observed, signalling a robust base of brand familiarity and interest in new offerings.
Australia strengthens its trade ties in India
Tourism Australia’s 19th edition of Australia Marketplace India (AMI), its flagship trade initiative, is taking place in Jaipur this week, aiming to boost the strong engagement between Indian travel businesses and Australian tourism representatives. Held from August 3rd to 6th, this annual B2B event brought together more than 100 Indian agents and 82 Australian tourism operators to showcase their
