The Union Ministry of Tourism has nominated Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar as an expert member representing the hotel and catering industry on the Board of Governors of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). According to an official memorandum issued by the ministry, the nomination recognises Dr Mewar’s experience and involvement in…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines. Airlines and hotels face many similar environmental, social,…
Students can save on domestic base fares, with additional baggage allowance and a complimentary date change available through Air India’s year-round student programme From travelling to a new city for college to returning home for a semester break, students have plenty of reasons to travel through the academic year. Air India is offering students a…
Air India, India’s leading global airline, today announced that guests flying during Navratri will be served specially curated festive meals onboard its flights and at its lounges in Delhi and Mumbai. The special menus will be available during the 10 days of festivities between 10 October and 20 October 2026. Guests can savour an array…
Signing of Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport, Adding 600 Rooms Hilton today announced the signing of two hotels under its Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts brands, in partnership with Bengaluru-based Kalyani Group. The cluster development, featuring a combined 600 rooms, further expands Hilton’s presence in its largest market in…
The opening marks the brand’s entry into India, expanding Marriott Bonvoy’s affordable midscale offering in one of the country’s most significant pilgrimage and leisure corridors. City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway, marking the…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh Air (RX), a wholly-owned PIF company, and Saudia (SV) announces the implementation of the first phase of a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement. Grounded in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in November 2023, this strategic activation represents a collaborative milestone to support the Kingdom’s National Aviation Strategy and deliver unprecedented choice…
In first partnership of its kind in MENA, members of Qatar Airways’ Beyond Business can now redeem Qrewards for Uber rides DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance the corporate travel experience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide. Through this partnership, members of…
The signing adds to Garner’s rapidly growing pipeline in India while further strengthening IHG’s partnership with United Hospitality Management India IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera, further accelerating the growth of its newest midscale conversion brand in…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and Visa announce the launch of two co-branded cards in the United Arab Emirates – the Marriott Bonvoy® ADIB Visa Infinite Card and the Marriott Bonvoy® ADIB Visa Signature Card. Designed for customers who are passionate about travel, the new…
