Lords Hotels launches Lords Swastik Studio, Kodinar
Lords Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of Lords Swastik Studio, Kodinar, a thoughtfully designed hospitality destination set along the coast of Gujarat. The property caters leisure travellers, pilgrim guests, business travellers, and families with 25 well-appointed rooms; Blue Coriander, the in-house multi-cuisine restaurant; amenities such as a swimming pool, landscaped lawn, banquet...
Air India unveils B787-9 on Mumbai-Frankfurt route; resumes Delhi-Shanghai services
Air India marked two landmark developments in its effort to expand its international network and upgrade passenger experience. The first made-for-Air India B787-9, featuring custom-styled interiors, entered commercial operations from Mumbai to Frankfurt, while simultaneously, Air India resumed its non-stop services between Delhi and Shanghai after nearly six years...
US border policy changes threaten USD 15.7 Bn loss for travel trade: WTTC Research
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that proposed changes to the U.S. ESTA programme, requiring wider social media disclosures, could directly reduce international travel demand and materially weaken the U.S. Travel & Tourism economy, with up to 157,000 jobs lost – wiping out the same number usually created in one quarter in the U.S...
Indian tourist arrivals to the UK to hit 1-million mark by 2030
Rising premium travel demand, Indians going experiential, robust air connectivity and deeper trade ties are powering the next phase of UK–India tourism growth. The Visit Britain delegation shared more details during an exclusive media roundtable.
Singapore welcomes 1.2 mn Indian visitors in 2025
Singapore continued to see strong demand from the India market in 2025, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors from India, with around a 1% increase from 2024, reinforcing India’s position as one of Singapore’s key visitor source markets...
Hilton expands footprint in Bengaluru with 8th hotel in the city
Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, the brand’s largest hotel in India. The opening joins seven Hilton hotels operating in Bengaluru and solidifies Hilton’s multi brand-presence in the city, from luxury, full-service and focused-service offerings. Developed in partnership with Dangayach Group, the hotel brings DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature warm hospitality...
Eco Hotels signs first 20 key boutique property in Udaipur
Eco Hotels and Resorts Limited has announced the signing of its first boutique property that will be in Udaipur city, marking a significant milestone in the company’s brand expansion strategy. The upcoming boutique property will feature 20 thoughtfully designed rooms and GG’s - a pure vegetarian double-decker rooftop restaurant....
SalamAir celebrates 9 years of growth, resilience, and progress
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond...
Saudi Tourism Authority & TBO Academy strengthen ties in Hyderabad
Strengthening its outreach across key Indian source markets, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), in partnership with TBO Academy, hosted an exclusive destination showcase in Hyderabad, engaging 130+ travel trade partners from the region. The event focused on deepening destination knowledge, improving sellability, and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a high-potential outbound destination...
