Industry Insights

Chatrium Hospitality announced the opening of Chatrium Rawai Phuket in 2026. Located on Rawai Beach, the resort will feature 304 rooms, suites and villas, family facilities, dining venues and access to water-based activities

Roseate Hotels & Resorts announced curated New Year 2026 staycation and dining experiences at The Roseate New Delhi and Roseate House New Delhi, including gala dinners, festive menus and in-house hospitality offerings

Sindhudurg district is set to get its first five-star hotel as the IHCL-led Taj project at Shiroda–Velaghar moves forward, following state-level intervention to resolve land compensation and agreement issues

Israir Aviation applied to operate direct flights from Tel Aviv to Delhi and Mumbai from April 2026, subject to approvals. The move adds to growing airline interest and improving air connectivity between India and Israel

IndiGo will launch direct flights between Delhi and London Heathrow from February 2, 2026, operating five times a week with Boeing 787 aircraft, increasing its total London services to twelve weekly flights

Hong Kong will welcome the New Year with a countdown event at Chater Road featuring live music and coordinated light displays across Central, alongside citywide celebrations listed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board

SriLankan Airlines commenced operations from Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, Malé, effective December 17, 2025, to improve passenger handling and maintain air connectivity between Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Indian Hotels Company Limited announced the signing of a 300-key Taj hotel in Cairo, marking the brand’s debut in Egypt and expanding its presence across key international gateway cities

Jamaica welcomed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, with major resort areas and airports operational as tourism recovery efforts support the island’s winter travel season

Beyond Green expanded its global footprint with five new hotel members and the integration of consulting services, strengthening its role in sustainable travel across destinations, hospitality brands, and organisations worldwide