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Encalm unveils lounges and meet & assist services at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
Encalm Hospitality has announced the expansion of its hospitality services to Vizag International Airport. Encalm will bring together its lounges and guest services across multiple passenger touchpoints. This marks another step in the company’s co...... Read More
Minor Hotels names Jason Marques as General Manager of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade
Minor Hotels announced the appointment of Jason Marques as General Manager of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, effective September 1, 2026. Marques brings more than two decades of international hospitality experience to the role, with a career spanning ...... Read More
Domestic ATF prices surge 5.46% to INR 121.28/lt; impacts airline operating margins
Domestic aviation fuel prices have surged by INR 6.28 per litre (5.46%), marking the second straight monthly increase. Following a recent government review, the rate for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) now stands at INR 121.28 per litre, up from INR 1...... Read More
AirAsia join hands with Pegasus Airlines; expands international connectivity
AirAsia expands its international connectivity with the launch of its first-ever codeshare partnership with Türkiye’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC), Pegasus Airlines, opening up seamless connections between Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul....... Read More
Thomas Cook India launches outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai
Thomas Cook (India) Limited has inaugurated its new outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai, aiming to capitalise on the strong and growing travel demand from Chennai. The new outlet expands Thomas Cook India’s network to 10 locations in the city and 16 acr...... Read More
Centrum Air to expand India network with launch of Hyderabad operations from Sept 28
Centrum Air, the Tashkent-based carrier, announced the launch of scheduled services from Hyderabad effective September 28, 2026, marking its second Indian gateway after Delhi. The new Hyderabad–Tashkent service will operate twice weekly on the Ai...... Read More
EU tourism nights up by 1.7% in first half of 2026: Eurostat
At country level, Ireland (+14.6%), Malta (+9.9%) and Slovakia (+5.9%) had reportedly the highest increases in the share of overnight stays in tourism accommodation in the first 6 months of this year compared with the same period of last year. Mea...... Read More
IHCL’s Gateway brand debuts in Agartala with 104 keys
The 104-key Gateway Agartala houses an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and bar. Guests can unwind at the spa, fitness centre or swimming pool. Designed to cater to both business and social occasions, the hotel features banqueting...... Read More
Maharashtra to set up Youth Tourism Clubs statewide under the new policy
The Maharashtra Tourism Department is asking schools and colleges across the state to adopt its Youth Tourism Policy, which has already begun to shape how students think about travel, heritage, and responsible tourism. The policy aims to engage yo...... Read More
Air India launches ‘Easy Connect’ services from Ahmedabad
Air India announced the launch of ‘Easy Connect’ services from Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad joins Amritsar and Varanasi in the growing Easy Connect network, extending seamless international connectivity to travellers across Gujarat while supporting India’...... Read More