Industry Insights

Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan has updated its MoMo Café menu to include seasonal ingredients, locally sourced produce, and a mix of contemporary and signature dishes

Emirates and Marriott International announced plans to develop Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 40-key luxury property in Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, scheduled to open in mid-2026

Akasa Air marked its presence at WINGS India 2026, India’s flagship civil aviation event, showcasing its first purpose-built Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft, participating in high-level industry discussions

OTM 2026 will take place from February 5–7 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, bringing together the global travel and tourism industry at a defining moment for the Indian market

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi unveiled the first phase of a resort-wide redesign, beginning with updated overwater villas that reflect a refined, contemporary island aesthetic

Sterling Holiday Resorts has opened Sterling Nirmaya Dharamshala, its sixth property in Himachal Pradesh, offering a blend of scenic mountain living, refined hospitality, and vibrant food-and-beverage experiences

Homestays of India recently hosted its first guest from Tamil Nadu in Jashpur district, highlighting the region’s potential as a model destination for community-based tourism

Anardana at Unity One Elegante Mall, Delhi, launched a new cocktail collection inspired by street cuisines from India and around the world using bold ingredients and layered profiles

Agoda’s latest accommodation search data shows that Thailand and Malaysia are the most popular visa-free destinations for Indian travellers, while Indonesia leads among visa-on-arrival markets

During the Republic Day long weekend, AbhiBus recorded a 35-40 per cent year-on-year increase in bus bookings, with strong demand from tier-2 and tier-3 cities and a notable rise in solo women travellers