Karnataka Tourism Society announces Central India B2B Roadshow Series
The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS) announces its upcoming Central India B2B Roadshow Series, scheduled from January 27 to 31, 2026, across five major cities: Indore, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, and Pune. This initiative is designed to strengthen tourism partnerships, expand market reach, and showcase Karnataka’s diverse offerings—from heritage and culture to eco-tourism, wellness, and adventure..
Alaska Air reports revenue of USD 3.6 bn for Q4 2025
Alaska Air Group Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Air Group reported fourth quarter GAAP pretax margin of 0.8% and net income per share of USD 0.18. The fourth quarter adjusted pretax margin was 1.8% and the adjusted earnings per share was USD 0.43...
SATTE celebrates industry support in Mumbai ahead of upcoming edition
SATTE, South Asia’s largest and most influential travel and tourism exhibition, hosted an exclusive networking evening at Kyma, on January 21. The event, held as a gesture of gratitude to the Mumbai travel trade fraternity, brought together industry leaders and friends for an evening of meaningful conversations, collaboration, and camaraderie in a relaxed yet vibrant setting.
Summit Hotels unviels Summit Signature Retreat Pangthang in Gangtok
Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of Summit Signature Retreat Pangthang in Gangtok, marking the company’s entry into the retreat hotel segment in the state of Sikkim. The 38-room property is located on a hilltop in Pangthang...
International tourist arrivals up 4% with 1.52 bn tourists in 2025: UN Tourism
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded globally in 2025, almost 60 million more than in 2024. The numbers are said to reflect a return to pre-pandemic growth trends, closer to the 5% avg...
75% hoteliers expect positive business development, up from 69% in 2024: Booking.com
Booking.com, in partnership with Statista, released the third edition of its annual India Accommodation Barometer, offering insights from travel leaders across the country focused on current outlook, opportunities and challenges facing the industry. This year, the report highlights rising investments, hirings dynamics, technology adoption trends and demonstrates how Tier-3 cities drive growth...
Holiday Inn Express appoints Priyanka Ahluwalia as Cluster General Manager
SAMHI announced the appointment of Priyanka Ahluwalia as Cluster General Manager for its portfolio of Holiday Inn Express hotels, effective January 2026. In this leadership role, she will oversee the operations of the 12 Holiday Inn Express (HIEX) hotels across India owned by SAMHI...
Nearly 20% rise in bookings for Republic Day long weekend: Cox & Kings
Based on internal booking trends, Cox & Kings has recorded a nearly 20% increase in bookings for the January 26 long weekend compared to a regular January weekend, with travellers planning earlier and opting for structured itineraries that fit into tighter work schedules...
Cleartrip unveils ‘Price Trends’ feature to reduce flight booking anxiety
Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has launched ‘Price Trends’ a first-of-its-kind feature designed to address the ‘price increase & drop anxiety’ faced by travellers. This feature is expected to replace guesswork with data, assisting users in making faster, more confident booking decisions without the fear of missing out on the best fares...
Mahesh Singh Jasrotia joins Noormahal Palace as GM
Noormahal Palace, Karnal, has announced the appointment of Mahesh Singh Jasrotia as its new General Manager. With over 24 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, Jasrotia brings strong commercial acumen, deep operational expertise, and a results-driven approach to the role...
