The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced a marquee acquisition of an ultra-luxury resort in Coorg, marking the brand’s entry into immersive, nature-led and wellness anchored hospitality. The 71 all-villa property, set within 76 acres of lush landscape near Madikeri, will be unveiled as The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary later this year. The acquisition, coincides with The Leela’s...

IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing back one of its iconic luxury brands to the Philippines with the signing of InterContinental Manila. Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-key hotel will mark InterContinental’s return after more than 15 years, reaffirming IHG’s long-term commitment to the country’s tourism growth. The hotel will be located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC)....

Amid continued high demand for international travel due to the ongoing situation in the West Asia region, Air India announced it will continue to operate additional flights to key destinations in Europe and North America through March 28, 2026. Between March 19-28, 2026, the airline will operate 36 extra flights on the routes including Delhi-London (Heathrow), Mumbai-London (Heathrow)...

Polar Latitudes Expeditions, expedition cruise specialist, has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel to its fleet, Discoverer, that will begin sailing Antarctic voyages from the 2026 to 2027 season. The vessel, previously known as Exploris One, will join the company’s Antarctica programme and replace the current ship Seaventure. This move marks an important milestone in the...

Rail Europe has integrated the BritRail Pass into its global B2B distribution ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a specialist in European rail passes and further strengthening its strategic Great Britain offering for travel agents, OTAs and tour operators worldwide. The BritRail Pass, available exclusively to travellers residing outside the United Kingdom, provides flexible access to the...

A new SITA white paper, Navigating the Seams of Seamless Travel, argues that collaboration around shared data and coordinated action is the most practical way to reduce passenger stress, cut inefficiency, and protect revenue. According to the report, travel networks are expanding across air, rail, maritime, and urban transport, yet the journey still breaks down at transfer points, where...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least USD 600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand...

IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have announced a strategic partnership enabling IndiGo BluChip members to earn on duty-free shopping across AAHL-managed airports. Under the partnership, members can earn five IndiGo BluChips for every INR 100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked through the Adani platform. Travellers can browse, reserve and pay for products online before...

There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry...

The 15th IEIA Open Seminar & Exhibition Services Expo 2026 set to bring together the most voices and innovators from the exhibition industry under one roof. Organised by the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA), the annual Open Seminar in May, is said to have grown into a flagship gathering that connects industry captains, decision-makers, and solution providers from India and across...