Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) concluded its first-ever international roadshow, IATO Namaste India Showcase March 6-11, 2026, to directly engage with global travel markets. The multi-city European roadshow successfully concluded its engagements across Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam, strengthening tourism ties and fostering meaningful dialogue between Indian tourism stakeholders...

The hospitality group has signed Summit Gulma River Resort in Siliguri and Summit Falling Water near Darjeeling, both 30-room boutique properties positioned around nature-led experiences and intimate hospitality formats.

Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will resume its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta starting May 21, 2026, after a temporary interruption of the route since February 2026. The resumption further restores a key connection between Africa and the United States for business and leisure travellers...

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Foundation has announced the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure that the next generation across Asia Pacific is equipped with the skills needed to build sustainable and thriving careers in tourism and hospitality...

With the launch of Stansted flights, which will be operated with 15 weekly frequencies, the flag carrier’s network in the United Kingdom has expanded to six destinations, following London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh. When combined with Dublin, the flag carrier’s total weekly frequencies across the United Kingdom and Ireland will reach 168 during the summer...

IntrCity SmartBus has launched a dedicated traveller lounge in Tirupati as part of its broader strategy to strengthen infrastructure across high-demand pilgrimage corridors. The facility offers luggage storage, shower facilities, and changing rooms, aimed at improving the travel experience for pilgrims...

Atmosphere Core, announces its partnership with Assotech Realty to launch an all-suite upper upscale hotel project in Shirdi. Slated to open in the second quarter of 2028, SANDAL SUITES by Atmosphere Shirdi will be ideally located just 30 minutes from Shirdi International Airport.

Akasa Air has resumed the operations of flights to and from Riyadh and Mumbai from March 18, 2026. The airline will continue to operate flights to and from Jeddah and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi and Kozhikode. The operation of these flights is based on the prevailing situation and our ongoing safety assessment and may be subject to change...

“India is a new market for us, but the growth has been very encouraging. We have seen a 70% increase compared to pre-pandemic numbers,” says Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor, CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued some important directions through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to strengthen passenger convenience, transparency and uniformity of practices across airlines. In a recent notice, the ministry has directed the airlines to allocate minimum 60% of seats for free of charge to ensure fair access. The other directions include passengers...