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Expedia Group unifies B2B and supply under Alfonso Paredes
Expedia Group announced that Alfonso Paredes has been appointed President, B2B & Chief Commercial Officer, Expedia Group, assuming leadership of the company’s unified B2B and Supply organisation. The move brings Expedia Group’s global supply, par...... Read More
FLY91 boosts services from Rajahmundry & Vijayawada to Hyderabad
After experiencing more demand on Rajahmundry-Hyderabad and Vijayawada-Hyderabad routes, FLY91 will increase the frequency on both routes from the current two flights daily to three flights daily with the convenience of the same day return. The ai...... Read More
Qatar Airways strengthens global network with return to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda
Qatar Airways is expanding its services across international markets, and is resuming flights operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan from July 15, 2026. As part of its commitment to furthering connectivity to Europe, the air...... Read More
Malaysia Aviation Group supports festive travel with additional flights
Ahead of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha, Kaamatan and Gawai festive period, Malaysia Airlines will operate an additional 62 flights across high-demand routes. The routes including Kota Bharu, Labuan, Tawau, Sandakan, Kuching, Sibu and Miri. Mala...... Read More
KTM urges FM Nirmala Sitharaman for one-year loan moratorium & relief package
Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM) has appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for urgent relief measures for the country’s tourism and hospitality sector, reeling under severe distress caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and ...... Read More
Sarovar Hotels unveils Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala in Uganda
With 90 contemporary rooms and suites, Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala aims to blend comfort with refined hospitality. The hotel features accommodations across Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Suite categories, complemented by contemporary interiors, ...... Read More
VFS Global enhances UK visa submission with 12 Premium Application Centres across India
VFS Global now operates a network of 12 Premium Application Centres (PACs) for UK visa customers across India, offering a more comfortable visa submission experience. The cities with premium application centres in India are Amritsar, Punjab; Bhop...... Read More
Global tourism to outpace wider economy by 1.5 times over the next decade: WTTC
WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts the sector will grow 3.2% globally in 2026, ahead of wider global economic growth, forecast at 2.4%. Travel & Tourism is also expected to support 376 million jobs worldwide in 2026, representi...... Read More
Centre & States must collaborate to build global-standard tourism destinations: Shekhawat
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Tourism emphasised that while the Central Government will continue to extend support for tourism infrastructure and destination development, States/UTs must also actively contribute through integrated pl...... Read More
Outrigger Phi Phi Island resort opens its doors
OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announces the opening of OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in Thailand, welcoming its first guests and joining OUTRIGGER's Thailand portfolio alongside properties in Koh Samui, Khao Lak, and Phuket.... Read More