Collina D’Oro Resort & SPA joins the Starhotels portfolio
The agreement between the Swiss resort and Italy’s leading hotel group aims to extend Starhotels’ international presence in the luxury resort & wellness segment
‘Noctourism’ now India’s Travel Word of the Year; research shows spike in Calmcations, Microcations
From mindful ‘Calmcations’ to workplace ‘Frolleagues’, new vocabulary reveals how Indians are reshaping the way they explore the world.
Finnair to start new long-haul flights to Melbourne in October 2026
The flight, scheduled to depart from Helsinki, will be operated daily via Bangkok with an Airbus A350 aircraft. The first flight is expected to be on October 25, 2026, subject to government approval.
Etihad reports November 2025 traffic statistics
By the end of the month, Etihad's fleet reached 124 aircraft, up from 98 aircraft in November 2024, with an additional four A321LRs joining the fleet in November.
164 Vande Bharat connecting major Indian cities today; over 7.5 cr passengers travelled since 2019: Centre
These trains are operational in 274 districts across the country. This wide reach is improving travel, tourism, and regional connectivity nationwide.
Navitaire and TUI Airline to shape next-generation airline retailing together
TUI Airline will be a launch customer for Navitaire Stratos, the next generation retailing portfolio built for low-cost carriers (LCCs) and hybrid airlines.
International Wellness and Yoga Centre in Baghpat moves to next stage, UP Tourism invites bidders
The project will be implemented through a Public Private Partnership model to ensure professional management and quality facilities, while overall oversight will remain with the government.
SWISS and Kuehne+Nagel team up to promote sustainable air transportation
One key pillar in this support is the two partners’ long-term commitment to purchase such fuels, which gives Synhelion a sound planning foundation to scale up its synthetic fuel production.
Wellness culture driving travel trends in 2026; Chronocations on the rise: BA report
Meanwhile body-positivity goes global, with 31% of UK adults reporting that body-positive experiences are more socially acceptable now than a decade ago.
Tourism boom in Uttar Pradesh catalyses major hospitality expansion by Tata Group
Beyond the current pipeline, an additional 30 hotels are planned by 2026, further reinforcing Uttar Pradesh’s status as one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality markets.
