With 2,200 exhibitors, over 40,000 industry professionals, 200 international buyers, notable participation from states, international boards, tech companies, hotels & more, SATTE 2026 turned Yashobhoomi yet again into the epicentre of the global travel trade. Buoyed by a great industry response, SATTE also announced the next edition from January 19–21, 2027.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity, Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has announced a major expansion of its network, with increased frequencies and new destinations planned across India. As part of this broader plan, the airline will enhance connectivity to cities such as Kolhapur and Belagavi, further integrating them with its growing...

Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute, marking the brand’s debut in Goa and introducing Hilton’s upscale brand in Goa. Developed in association with Kokra Resort & Spa Private Limited, the new hotel is located in North Goa, Calangute...

redBus released insights from its first-of-a-kind redBus Pink Report during International Women’s Week. Based on internal data between 2019 and 2025, the report highlights a steady rise in how women are reshaping India’s intercity mobility landscape. According to the study, women’s bus travel has surged by 136% since 2019, nearly double the pace of overall passenger growth at 72%...

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited and Juspay announced a strategic partnership to power RG Pay, RateGain’s embedded financial technology platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. This partnership marks a significant step in Juspay and RateGain’s mission to drive higher checkout conversions, unlock localised and flexible payment options, and create seamless, scalable booking...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, strengthening its brand portfolio to 50 hotels. The upcoming hotel is a conversion project. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, said, “The re-imagined Gateway’s ethos is centred on the idea of creating a ‘Gateway to a Destination’, with hotels that are closely...

ETAA recently organised a training session for its members at the Air India Training Centre, with the support of Air India. Over 20 travel agents participated in the session and gained practical knowledge on booking directly through the Air India portal...

Pie Matrix has launched Himachal Pradesh’s first high-altitude public dome observatory, located in the breathtaking Spiti Valley. Set against the region’s pristine, naturally dark skies of the Himalayan cold desert, this unique facility is redefining how travellers experience the cosmos. Pie Matrix Dome offers visitors a fully equipped, rotating observatory. Previously reserved for renowned...

Noida International Airport (NIA) and Akasa Air have announced a strategic partnership to establish Akasa Air’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming Noida International Airport. Under the agreement, Akasa Air will operate a state-of-the-art MRO facility within the airport premises, offering advanced MRO services at Noida International Airport, supporting...

Eco Hotels And Resorts Limited announced the launch of its newly completed hotel property in Ayodhya, marking a strategic expansion into one of India’s fastest-growing religious tourism markets. Ayodhya has reported visitor numbers rising from 57.5 million in 2023 to over 160 million in 2024, and more than 230 million devotees in the first half of 2025....