This industry event will be hosted with the support of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Kandula Durgesh, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Cinematography, Ajay Jain, Special Chief Secretary (Tourism & Culture), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and Amrapali Kata, CEO, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority, have extended their cooperation to ensure the grand success of the convention.

Zostel report shows that destinations that were once a half-day detour are now the whole reason people book a trip. This change is increasingly visible in the numbers. 14.9% of all bookings, roughly 1 in every 7 trips, are now directed towards heritage locations, the highest share seen in the past three years.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. Regenta Place Iris Park, Rishikesh is said to be designed to offer a serene retreat for pilgrims, adventure seekers, and travelers seeking comfort in the heart of the world’s yoga capital.

As per a new report by WTTC & Chase Travel, the Travel & Tourism’s global GDP contribution reached a record USD 11.6 trillion. Of all regions, Asia-Pacific recorded the strongest expansion in Travel & Tourism GDP in 2025, with growth of 8.1%, driven by reopening momentum, rising international demand, and strong regional connectivity.

The product will debut on select ultra long-haul flights between New York City and Auckland, one of the world’s longest commercial routes. Bookings are set to open on May 18, with travel commencing from November 2026.

Starting September 4, 2026, the airline will operate four weekly direct flights connecting Mumbai and Hanoi. The introduction of direct connectivity will support the travel momentum and expanding economic and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Global headwinds, domestic resilience and long-term growth ambitions define the latest hospitality outlook, as shared by Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, at a recent public forum, where he outlined the sector’s current state and future trajectory.

As Indian travellers have started to spend more, travel more often, and demand experience-first trips, the very meaning of luxury is being reshaped, which is less about opulence, more about value and access. SATTE this year, brought a provocative question to the limelight: can luxury truly be affordable, or is the industry redefining aspiration for a wider market?

Goa has begun 2026 on a steady footing, sustaining tourism volumes at near record levels despite increasing global pressures on travel. The State recorded approximately 28.5 lakh visitors between January and March, closely matching Q1 2025, the strongest first quarter in the state’s tourism history. A key driver this quarter was the continued expansion of Goa’s MICE ecosystem. India Energy...

Hakimuddin Kanorwala has joined Suba Hotels Limited as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Kanorwala brings over 15 years of extensive experience in finance and accounts, with deep expertise across financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, taxation, compliance, risk management, governance, strategic finance, and financial reporting...