News & Webinars
Star Air announces 70 weekly direct flights to Mundra, Gujarat
Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has announced an expansion from Mundra, Gujarat’s bustling port city. Starting April 25, 2026, the airline will operate 38 direct weekly flights and a total of 54 weekly connections, linking...... Read More
Cracking India’s regional hospitality code
As demand diversifies across leisure and business segments, the hospitality industry and decision-makers are rethinking on how destinations are developed, how assets are positioned, and how experiences are curated. At HICSA 2026, industry leaders ...... Read More
Scaling tourism through “communities”
Tourism in India has traditionally leaned towards iconic landmarks, urban centers, and large-scale infrastructure development. However, as the sector matures and global travel trends evolve, a quieter but more transformative movement is gaining mo...... Read More
Cruise tourism contributes USD 98.5 bn to global GDP: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, Cruising for Impact, highlighting the positive impact that cruise tourism delivers for communities and destinations around the world and creating long-term value in coastal and ...... Read More
RateGain launches digital marketing certification program RG Varsity
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced the launch of RG Varsity, a digital marketing certification program designed to help hotel professionals navigate a rapidly changing customer acquisition landscape and build skills that directly impac...... Read More
Agoda reveals Asia's top travel shoppers; Indians among the list
Agoda unveiled its 2026 Travel Outlook Report which highlights the prominence of shopping as a travel motivator. Topping the ranking are travellers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shop...... Read More
Prithvi Exchange unveils 3rd branch in Hyderabad; boosts access for outbound travel
Prithvi Exchange, foreign exchange providers, announced the opening of its 3rd branch in Hyderabad, located in Madhapur- HITEC City. This expansion is designed to meet the escalating demand for streamlined forex services, driven by international t...... Read More
FLY91 starts Vijayawada & Rajahmundry flights to Hyderabad
FLY91 on April 10, commenced operations on its Hyderabad–Rajahmundry-Hyderabad and Hyderabad–Vijayawada-Hyderabad sectors, with Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation virtually inaugurating the airline’s first flight from Vijay...... Read More
Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing
The new property said to complement the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments, forming a strategic dual-brand offering that enhances Ascott’s ability to serve both short- and extended-stay demand across a broader range of ...... Read More
ATOAI set to host national seminar on Risk Management in New Delhi
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) is organising a seminar titled ‘Indian Adventure Tourism: Risk Management’ at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, on May 18, 2026. President, ATOAI, said, “India’s immense adventure tourism potenti...... Read More