Indian Hotels Company has reinforced its leadership in India’s hospitality sector after its iconic Taj brand retained the title of India’s Strongest Brand across all industries for the fifth consecutive year. According to the Brand Finance India 100 2026 report, Taj achieved a Brand Strength Index score of 93.5 out of 100 and maintained the […]
A new generation of luxury all-inclusive wellness resorts is transforming premium hospitality as major hotel groups introduce adults-only escapes, private enclaves, destination-inspired dining and increasingly sophisticated wellbeing programmes. Upcoming and recently opened properties including Amàre Cancun, MGallery Rhodes, JW Marriott Costa Elena, Paraíso de la Bonita and Miraval The Red Sea demonstrate how resorts are
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity has appointed Chef Khadija Kumcheang as Chef de Cuisine – Asian at K3 – New Delhi’s Food Theatre, strengthening the luxury hotel’s culinary leadership and expanding its focus on authentic Asian gastronomy. Bringing more than 15 years of international culinary experience, Chef Khadija will lead K3’s Asian cuisine programme, oversee
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh has appointed Ajit Singh Gandhi as General Manager, effective July 1, 2026, beginning a new phase focused on operational excellence, lifestyle hospitality innovation and strategic business growth. Gandhi will oversee the hotel’s overall operations while strengthening guest satisfaction, colleague engagement, commercial performance and connections with Chandigarh’s local cultural and social
ITB Asia 2026 will strengthen its position within the international tourism industry by welcoming the Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards to Singapore for the first time. The prestigious ceremony will take place on October 21, 2026, at the Begonia Main Ballroom within the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The event will bring together senior
TransNusa has launched a new nonstop service between Bali and Phuket, creating a direct aviation link between two of Southeast Asia’s most internationally recognised beach destinations. The new route strengthens tourism connectivity between Indonesia and Thailand while giving travellers a simpler way to combine both islands within one regional holiday. It also supports Bali’s development
SunExpress is expanding Turkey’s international aviation network with a new scheduled service connecting Izmir and Tashkent, creating a direct link between the Turkish Aegean region and Uzbekistan’s capital. The route will operate four times weekly, giving tourists, business passengers and people visiting friends and relatives a more convenient option for travelling between western Turkey and
Porter Airlines is suspending its nonstop service between Ottawa and Greater Sudbury after passenger demand failed to reach levels required to sustain the regional connection. The final flight is scheduled for September 7, 2026, ending Northern Ontario’s direct air link with Canada’s capital slightly more than four months after the service began. Porter will redirect
SunExpress is strengthening travel connections between Turkey and the Netherlands with a new weekly nonstop service linking Ankara Esenboğa Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The Ankara–Rotterdam route expands direct European access from the Turkish capital while creating new opportunities for summer holidays, business trips, city breaks and visits to friends and relatives. Rotterdam also
GOL Linhas Aéreas is expanding tourism connectivity between Brazil and the United States with a new seasonal nonstop service linking Rio de Janeiro and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. The route provides travellers with a direct connection between two major global tourism cities while strengthening access to Brazil’s beaches, cultural attractions, major events
International travelers planning tropical holidays or cruise itineraries are being urged to review their safety plans following a coordinated update to regional travel guidance. The governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have simultaneously revised their security profiles for several popular island destinations. The updated Caribbean travel advisories 2026 apply specifically to
The maritime travel landscape of Western New York is set for a massive transformation following a definitive developmental decision by state and local planners. The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) board of directors officially met and authorized a critical phase 1 contract with Union Concrete and Construction Corporation to begin structural development on the
