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Global business travel optimism surges to 63% as industry eyes 2027 growth: GBTA
In the Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) latest poll of more than 600 business travel professionals worldwide, nearly two-thirds (63%) are optimistic about the industry outlook moving into 2027, up from 41% in GBTA’s April poll and above...... Read More
Air France, SNCF expand Train + Air service across all OUIGO routes to Paris-CDG
Air France and SNCF Voyageurs have announced a major new milestone in their partnership to promote intermodal travel. The Train + Air service, which allows passengers to combine a train journey and an Air France flight in a single booking, is bein...... Read More
MoCA launches Challenge Mode for Aerodrome Development; signs 21 MoUs to boost aviation infra & connectivity
The Ministry of Civil Aviation took a major step towards strengthening regional air connectivity across the country with the signing of 21 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with States and Union Territories under the next phase of the UDAN (Ude De...... Read More
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Diversey partner to help hotels improve operational sustainability
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) and Diversey, a Solenis company, have announced a new partnership to help hotels turn environmental and social sustainability goals into practical improvements across their operations. The collabor...... Read More
IHG strengthen footprints in Malaysia with Debut of Garner Hotels & Franchise Model
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the signing of a two-hotel portfolio agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary of Hass Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., a privately owned, diversified investment group headquartered in Miri, Sarawak. This agre...... Read More
IHCL opens 77-keys Ginger Goa, Arpora
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the opening of Ginger Goa, Arpora. Ginger Goa, Arpora features 77 rooms that offer a comfortable and convenient stay in North Goa. Guests can dine at the hotel’s signatur...... Read More
Scenic Group, Polarverse Seacations partner to drive growth of Scenic & Emerald Ocean Yachts in India
Scenic Tours APAC Pte. Ltd. and Polarverse Seacations Pvt. Ltd, announced a strategic partnership to drive the growth of Scenic Ultra-Luxury Cruises and Emerald Luxury Cruises’ ocean yacht experiences in the Indian market. The collaboration brings...... Read More
Global hotel rates to rise further in 2027 amid demand & inflation: Report
Global hotel rates are forecast to rise in 2027, continuing the trend set in 2026. Resilient corporate travel and meetings demand across the Americas and Europe – combined with persistent inflation – reportedly is pushing prices upward, with more ...... Read More
Andhra Tourism’s new pitch to build destination recall, enhance operator network: MD
The next phase of growth, expanding room capacity to 10000+ and experiences, strengthening the trade network and leveraging the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu to drive longer stays and more, was discussed during a recent conversation with a senior offic...... Read More
Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts expands in North Goa with a 40-key property
Sibaya, in partnership with Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts, has expanded its presence in North Goa with the opening of Sibaya Courtyard by Stone Wood Premier, a 40-room hotel in Calangute. The property marks the second hotel under the Sibaya portfoli...... Read More