Dr Srivatsa Krishna has been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, succeeding V Vidyavathi, who moves to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities as a part of a broader reshuffle approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, will relaunch its Thai restaurant Sri Trang on October 1, 2025, and open the new Pirom Bar on October 15, 2025, introducing seasonal Southern Thai cuisine and a gin-and-whiskey-led bar programme
Novotel New Delhi Aerocity will host a ten-day Patliputra Food Festival from November 21 to 30, 2025, featuring a menu curated by Rachna Prasad and showcasing traditional dishes from Bihar, prepared with age-old cooking methods and regional ingredients
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport will develop a VVIP terminal and private jet hangars in partnership with Falcon Executive Aviation, strengthening its role as a gateway to the Northern Emirates and expanding its aviation and tourism infrastructure
Air India Express will begin operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport on December 25, 2025, with flights to Bengaluru and Delhi. Daily and five-weekly services will expand to twice-daily routes from January 1, 2026. Bookings are now open
Outletcity Metzingen begins the festive season with new stores—Belstaff, Balmain and Rituals—alongside Black Weeks offers, extended shopping hours, and Christmas events including lights-on celebrations and family activities across November and December
Matsya Utsav 2025 will be held in Alwar from November23 to 26, highlighting Eastern Rajasthan’s culture through processions, arts, crafts, cuisine, performances and heritage-linked events planned across the district
The Leela Palace New Delhi has introduced Izakaya at Megu, a new dining format inspired by Japanese social dining, offering shared plates, cocktails and an alfresco setting designed for casual gatherings and weekend evenings
TGI Hotels has signed Trishvam Palolem Beach Resort in South Goa, its second property in the state. Scheduled to open in December 2025, the resort will feature forty-two cottages, dining options, a pool, a gym and a spa for leisure travellers
redBus reports that India’s intercity bus industry carried over 140 million passengers between April and September 2025, registering 25per cent growth, driven by expanded routes, digital adoption, and a shift towards AC and long-distance travel