Marriott Int and V&A Waterfront Holdings to bring EDITION to Cape Town
Anticipated to mark the brand’s debut in Africa, The Cape Town EDITION is set to feature a hotel and private residences
Korean Air & Group Concorde mark 15 years of partnership in India
Hosted a special gala evening in Gurugram on Dec 20, bringing together key travel trade partners, cargo stakeholders, and industry leaders. The event also recognised top-performing trade partners for their continued support and outstanding performance.
Marriott International open its 200th property in India
The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa, with 135 keys, stands as a reflection of Marriott’s deepening connection with the market, set across nine acres at the foothills of the Aravali range.
Suba Hotels launches Comfort Inn Emerald in Dapoli, Maharashtra
Suba Hotels Limited has opened a boutique property, Comfort Inn Emerald, Dapoli, in Maharashtra. The group already has a presence in Mumbai, Pune, and Aurangabad.
Anil Kumar Sinha appointed as Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation
Upon assuming office, Sinha identified environmental sustainability as a key priority area. Before this, Sinha has served as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies in the Government of Nepal.
New Guwahati terminal inaugurated; Operations to begin by February end
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), completing an accelerated journey from concept to commissioning in under a year—backed by a rigorous focus on operational readiness.
Centara debuts in Nepal with Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces the upcoming opening of its first property in Nepal, Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, set to welcome guests from January 2026.
ATOAI’s 17th Annual Convention marks adventure tourism’s return to Kashmir
At a time when Kashmir’s tourism narrative is steadily reclaiming its crown, the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) concluded in Srinagar (December 17 - 20, 2025), sending a clear message: the revival of tourism in Kashmir is no longer just talk anymore; it is now actionable.
Tourism Ministry pushes city-level Convention Bureaus; pricing discipline, national framework musts
At an IEIA Roundtable in Delhi, government and industry leaders acknowledged that uneven pricing practices and weak destination-level planning are now bigger barriers than infrastructure itself.
Air Canada prepares to welcome 2.3+ Mn customers onboard this holiday season
Beyond the holiday season, Air Canada is looking forward to an exciting 2026, with new routes connecting customers to even more destinations, new aircraft featuring redesigned cabins for elevated comfort, and a range of new customer-focused products and services designed to make every journey smoother and more enjoyable.
