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The Leela Palaces unveils ultra-luxury resort in Coorg, Karnataka
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced a marquee acquisition of an ultra-luxury resort in Coorg, marking the brand’s entry into immersive, nature-led and wellness anchored hospitality. The 71 all-villa property, set within 76 acres of lus...... Read More
IHG signs InterContinental Manila in Philippines
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing back one of its iconic luxury brands to the Philippines with the signing of InterContinental Manila. Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-key hotel will mark InterContinental’s return after more than 15 years, reaffi...... Read More
Air India to operate 36 additional flights to Europe, Canada from March 19-28
Amid continued high demand for international travel due to the ongoing situation in the West Asia region, Air India announced it will continue to operate additional flights to key destinations in Europe and North America through March 28, 2026. Be...... Read More
Polar Latitudes Expeditions announces addition of Discoverer to its fleet
Polar Latitudes Expeditions, expedition cruise specialist, has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel to its fleet, Discoverer, that will begin sailing Antarctic voyages from the 2026 to 2027 season. The vessel, previously known as Expl...... Read More
Rail Europe expands Great Britain portfolio with BritRail Pass to strengthen global B2B strategy
Rail Europe has integrated the BritRail Pass into its global B2B distribution ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a specialist in European rail passes and further strengthening its strategic Great Britain offering for travel agents, OTAs and to...... Read More
SITA report calls for practical collaboration to fix intermodal travel
A new SITA white paper, Navigating the Seams of Seamless Travel, argues that collaboration around shared data and coordinated action is the most practical way to reduce passenger stress, cut inefficiency, and protect revenue. According to the rep...... Read More
WTTC forecasts Iran conflict already costing travel & tourism sector at least USD 600 mn per day
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least USD 600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions ...... Read More
IndiGo, Adani Airports partner to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty free shopping
IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have announced a strategic partnership enabling IndiGo BluChip members to earn on duty-free shopping across AAHL-managed airports. Under the partnership, members can earn five IndiGo BluChips for e...... Read More
Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes
There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations ...... Read More
IEIA Open Seminar & Exhibition Expo 2026 to welcome 1,200+ leaders
The 15th IEIA Open Seminar & Exhibition Services Expo 2026 set to bring together the most voices and innovators from the exhibition industry under one roof. Organised by the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA), the annual Open Seminar in...... Read More