Industry Insights

Tourism Australia will host Australia Next in Sydney in December 2027 after 3 consecutive annual showcases in Adelaide, Cairns and Melbourne. The biennial incentive event will welcome international business event planners and highlight new infrastructure

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has resumed full operations across all properties in Sri Lanka following the temporary disruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The group confirms guest safety, continued bookings, and community support efforts

IndiGo issued an extended advisory on December 5, 2025, as flight cancellations peaked, acknowledging severe operational crisis and outlining support measures for affected passengers, including refunds, hotel stays, meal assistance, and flexible bookings

Minor Hotels’ Travel Trends Report shows strong optimism for 2026, with 94 per cent of respondents planning to travel the same or more, and almost half increasing their budgets. Travellers prioritise connection, wellbeing and authentic cultural engagement

IndiGo cancelled 175 flights on Thursday across major Indian airports, marking a third consecutive day of disruption. The airline said new pilot rest rules contributed to the delays, while other carriers reported normal operations

Int2Cruises launched Asia’s first AI-powered natural language and voice-enabled cruise search, allowing travellers to find itineraries across more than 25 cruise lines and fifty thousand sailings using simple everyday requests

The Leela Palace New Delhi introduced Turya, a private-label Indian wine created with Grover Zampa Vineyards. The range includes three variants sourced from Nashik and will be served across the hotel’s dining venues

Agoda launched a digital campaign featuring Sunil Grover, Ekta Kapoor, Chunky Panday and Varun Sharma, offering up to 50 per cent off domestic hotels during India’s peak travel period. The multi-film series highlights affordable travel options

Digi Yatra has reached 19 million users and is targeting 80 per cent adoption by 2028. The platform is expanding regional language support, piloting international interoperability from 2026, and developing services beyond airport travel

The Qube at The Leela Palace New Delhi will host a two-day heritage dining collaboration with Artists Mansion on December 5 and December 6, 2025, featuring heirloom dishes from Rajput, Kayastha and Lucknowi cuisine, prepared by Chef Devyani Bhatnagar