Air India expands fleet with new routes to Khajuraho and Jaisalmer
Air India announced enhancements to its domestic route network, effective Northern Winter Schedule 2026, strengthening connectivity to some of India’s iconic heritage and spiritual destinations. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will operate daily flights to Khajuraho, linking the city to Delhi and Varanasi. The airline will also operate non-stop daily flights between Mumbai and Jaisalmer...
LOT Polish Airlines launches first Dreamliner with Wi-Fi onboard
LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, presents the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with fast Wi-Fi internet on board. This allows passengers to write and receive messages, surf the internet, stream content and much more during their long-haul flight. The Polish airline is working with American satellite communications provider Viasat to offer high-performance gate-to-gate connectivity....
Tivoli launches Aarunya Club & Convention by Tivoli in Greater Noida
Expanding its hospitality footprint in NCR, Tivoli Hospitality Group has announced Aarunya Club & Convention by Tivoli, a premium hotel and event destination designed to host luxury stays, grand weddings, social celebrations, and large-scale corporate conventions. The hotel will be located in Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida...
La Mamounia sees rising interest from Indian luxury market; plans major facelifts ahead of 2030 World Cup
Iconic Moroccan hotel strengthens engagements with India, aiming for 5–6% guest contribution in future. Hotel’s strong occupancy levels, other key markets driving demand & more were discussed during a relaxed conversation with the hotel’s leadership team.
UP Tourism to develop two religious sites in Prayagraj with INR 3.46 cr investment
Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has initiated the development of two prominent spiritual sites in Prayagraj district, to strengthen the religious tourism. The Falahiri Baba Temple in Karchana and the Durga Temple at Devi Dham Pachdeva in Soraon tehsil will be developed and beautified with an investment of over INR 3.46 crore, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and providing improved facilities...
SOTC Travel strengthens footprints in Gujrat with South Bopal outlet in Ahmedabad
SOTC Travel has inaugurated its new outlet in South Bopal, Ahmedabad, expanding its network to 16 strategically located outlets across Gujarat. Ahmedabad continues to rank among Gujarat’s key source markets, driven by strong demand for premium, experiential and international travel. Recognising this growing opportunity, SOTC has strengthened its presence in the city with its South Bopal outlet...
Sarovar Hotels, Grassfield Group sign 110-key Golden Tulip Resort in Jaipur
Sarovar Hotels, in partnership with Grassfield Group of Hotels & Resorts, has signed a franchise agreement for a 110-key luxury resort under - Golden Tulip in Virat Nagar, Jaipur. Golden Tulip is part of Sarovar Hotels brand portfolio, operating under the global umbrella of Louvre Hotels Group...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels launch direct Ahmedabad-Colombo flights in partnership with FitsAir
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Walkers Tours, have partnered with FitsAir, on their direct scheduled passenger flights connecting Ahmedabad and Colombo, enhancing connectivity for Indian travellers to South Asia’s first fully integrated resort. FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s private international airline, will operate the service, providing travellers with...
Africa reports growth of 18.6% YoY with 675 new hotels, resorts in pipeline
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is increasingly concentrated in a small number of dominant markets...
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel partner with Booking.com
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, and its group company SOTC Travel have announced a strategic partnership with Booking.com to deliver comprehensive and enhanced accommodation solutions for Indian corporates. The focus is consumer-level breadth with corporate-level controls, transparent pricing and India-specific servicing...
