Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Ayodhyām, Ayodhya – IHCL SeleQtions, marking another addition to its growing portfolio in India’s spiritual tourism segment.

Accor signs Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre

Accor has signed Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre, Golf City, strengthening its presence in North India and expanding its MICE portfolio.

IHCL opens Ayodhyām in Ayodhya

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Ayodhyām, Ayodhya – IHCL SeleQtions, marking another addition to its growing portfolio in India’s spiritual tourism…

Accor signs Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre

Accor has signed Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre, Golf City, strengthening its presence in North India and expanding its MICE portfolio.

COVER STORIES

New rules of travel: Trust, Transparency & Talent

Europ Assistance is now Redion

Episode 2505 (June 15, 2026)

In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on: In a special session hosted by PATA India, Amadeus shared key insights into international…

Episode 2504 (June 12, 2026)

Episode 2503 (June 11, 2026)

Episode 2502 (June 10, 2026)

Episode 2505 (June 15, 2026)

June 15, 2026

Episode 2504 (June 12, 2026)

June 12, 2026

Episode 2503 (June 11, 2026)

June 11, 2026

Episode 2502 (June 10, 2026)

June 10, 2026

Riverston – Sri Lanka’s Mini Scotland (June 13, 2026)

In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on: Riverston – Sri Lanka’s Mini Scotland If you think Sri Lanka is all about…

MECHUKA: India’s Best Kept Secret! (June 6, 2026)

Europe’s Best Kept Secret (May 30, 2026)

Nilambur: Kerala’s Secret Escape (May 23, 2026)

Riverston – Sri Lanka’s Mini Scotland (June 13, 2026)

June 13, 2026

MECHUKA: India’s Best Kept Secret! (June 6, 2026)

June 6, 2026

Europe’s Best Kept Secret (May 30, 2026)

May 30, 2026

Nilambur: Kerala’s Secret Escape (May 23, 2026)

May 23, 2026

Riverston – Sri Lanka’s Mini Scotland (June 13, 2026)

In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on: Riverston – Sri Lanka’s Mini Scotland If you think Sri Lanka is all about…

SONO Hotel (June 12, 2026)

MECHUKA: India’s Best Kept Secret! (June 6, 2026)

Europe’s Best Kept Secret (May 30, 2026)

Riverston – Sri Lanka’s Mini Scotland (June 13, 2026)

June 13, 2026

SONO Hotel (June 12, 2026)

June 12, 2026

MECHUKA: India’s Best Kept Secret! (June 6, 2026)

June 6, 2026

Europe’s Best Kept Secret (May 30, 2026)

May 30, 2026

Travel MICE Show (Part-IV) (September 5, 2025)

In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on: The recently held Travel MICE & Corporate Show highlighted how new trends are rewriting…

Travel MICE Show (Part-III) (September 4, 2025)

Travel MICE Show (Part-II) (August 29, 2025)

Travel MICE Show (Part-I) (August 28, 2025)

Travel MICE Show (Part-IV) (September 5, 2025)

September 5, 2025

Travel MICE Show (Part-III) (September 4, 2025)

September 4, 2025

Travel MICE Show (Part-II) (August 29, 2025)

August 29, 2025

Travel MICE Show (Part-I) (August 28, 2025)

August 28, 2025

Honouring Legends, Inspiring the Future (October 6, 2025)

In this episode TravelTV.News focuses on: India Travel Awards in Delhi celebrated tourism stalwarts, honouring excellence and inspiring the industry’s…

India Travel Awards (October 1, 2025)

India Travel Awards (Concluding Part) (September 9, 2024)

India Travel Awards (Part-V) (September 6, 2024)

Honouring Legends, Inspiring the Future (October 6, 2025)

October 6, 2025

India Travel Awards (October 1, 2025)

October 1, 2025

India Travel Awards (Concluding Part) (September 9, 2024)

September 9, 2024

India Travel Awards (Part-V) (September 6, 2024)

September 6, 2024

RezLive names Gaurav Khandelwal VP Sales for India and Nepal

RezLive.com has appointed Gaurav Khandelwal as Vice President – Sales, India & Nepal, strengthening its leadership team as it…

New eco-adventure zipline project set to enhance Dharamshala’s appeal for experience-seeking travellers

Himachal Pradesh government is strengthening its adventure tourism portfolio with a 4.3-km eco-adventure zipline project at Naddi in Dharamshala,…

South Korea introduces bus fares discounts to foreign visitors

Korea Tourism Organization is providing 8,000 foreign visitors a 5,000 won ($3.3) discount per person, who use express or…

Accor signs Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre, strengthens India’s emerging MICE landscape

Accor has announced the signing of Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre, Golf City, a 160-key property slated to open in…

Ayodhyam, Ayodhya – IHCL SeleQtions bets on rising spiritual tourism potential

Along with accommodation, the property features banquet and conference venues, signalling opportunities…

ITDC and Mizoram join hands to build hospitality skills and strengthen tribal tourism livelihoods

During a meeting with Lalduhoma, Chief Minister, Mizoram, Mugdha Sinha Managing Director,…

RezLive names Gaurav Khandelwal VP Sales for India and Nepal

RezLive.com has appointed Gaurav Khandelwal as Vice President – Sales, India & Nepal, strengthening its leadership team as it seeks to expand its presence across two of South Asia’s key travel markets.

New eco-adventure zipline project set to enhance Dharamshala’s appeal for experience-seeking travellers

Himachal Pradesh government is strengthening its adventure tourism portfolio with a 4.3-km eco-adventure zipline project at Naddi in Dharamshala, projected to be among the longest in Asia

South Korea introduces bus fares discounts to foreign visitors

Korea Tourism Organization is providing 8,000 foreign visitors a 5,000 won ($3.3) discount per person, who use express or intercity buses to travel to regional destinations

Accor signs Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre, strengthens India’s emerging MICE landscape

Accor has announced the signing of Novotel Lucknow Convention Centre, Golf City, a 160-key property slated to open in 2031, marking a significant addition to Uttar Pradesh’s evolving MICE and hospitality ecosystem.

Ayodhyam, Ayodhya – IHCL SeleQtions bets on rising spiritual tourism potential

Along with accommodation, the property features banquet and conference venues, signalling opportunities for weddings and MICE segments.

ITDC and Mizoram join hands to build hospitality skills and strengthen tribal tourism livelihoods

During a meeting with Lalduhoma, Chief Minister, Mizoram, Mugdha Sinha Managing Director, ITDC, discussed opportunities to equip local communities with industry-relevant hospitality skills and create tourism-led livelihood opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS

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New rules of travel: Trust, Transparency & Talent

As travel businesses battle disruption, AI transformation, and shifting customer expectations, industry leaders at the 6th TRAVTALK ThinkTank, held at Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt

New rules of travel: Trust, Transparency & Talent

Indian outbound travel demand remains strong this summer, but travellers are becoming far more practical about where they spend.

Visa woes redraw Indians’ holiday map

GRT Hotels & Resorts Champions Wellness with “Breathe Free Walkathon 2026” to Mark World No Tobacco Day

GRT Hotels & Resorts organised the ‘Breathe Free Walkathon 2026’ across its 22 smoke-free hotels, bringing together nearly 2,000 participants to promote tobacco-free living and community wellness on World No Tobacco Day.

GRT Hotels & Resorts Champions Wellness with “Breathe Free Walkathon 2026” to Mark World No Tobacco Day

During the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea, PATA honoured SanJeet, Director, DDP Publications, with a Life Membership for his long-standing leadership and dedication

PATA Life Membership for SanJeet

The Indian travel trade is trying hard to salvage the summer season as high airfares and rocketing hotel rates tighten margins. TravTalk asks key travel agents and DMCs

Agents rue evaporating margins

Amid rising fuel prices, Delhi slashed VAT on ATF from 25% to 7%

Approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the strategic intervention is designed to shield the airline industry from soaring global jet fuel expenses, largely driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy supply disruptions in West Asia.

Amid rising fuel prices, Delhi slashed VAT on ATF from 25% to 7%

Agents

As travel businesses battle disruption, AI transformation, and shifting customer expectations, industry leaders at the 6th TRAVTALK ThinkTank, held at Andaz Delhi, by Hyatt

New rules of travel: Trust, Transparency & Talent

The Indian travel trade is trying hard to salvage the summer season as high airfares and rocketing hotel rates tighten margins. TravTalk asks key travel agents and DMCs

Agents rue evaporating margins

The Indian traveller has changed, and the industry can no longer operate the same old way. As expectations shift firmly towards premium, experience-led journeys, this evolution

Travel moves beyond checklist tourism

As geopolitical developments once again test the resilience of global travel, the latest TRAVTALK ThinkTank convened senior industry leaders from…

Crisis calls for recalibrating demand

Service consistency in remote tourism circuits is coming under pressure as commercial LPG supply disruptions begin to affect hotel operations, package stability

LPG shortage a cause for worry?

Indian outbound travel is booming, yet itineraries remain unchanged. At the latest TRAVTALK ThinkTank held at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport

Outbound needs product reinvention

Associations

During the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea, PATA honoured SanJeet, Director, DDP Publications, with a Life Membership for his long-standing leadership and dedication

PATA Life Membership for SanJeet

Citing that rising prices and weak inbound demand are affecting tourism growth, industry leaders caution that without urgent alignment and execution, India faces the

Pricing gaps & policy concerns

A series of geopolitical flashpoints and aviation disruptions has unsettled India’s outbound travel market, forcing travellers and tour operators to…

Outbound faces Rs.10k cr disruption

Service consistency in remote tourism circuits is coming under pressure as commercial LPG supply disruptions begin to affect hotel operations, package stability

LPG shortage a cause for worry?

Just as the summer travel season was expected to gain momentum, fresh disruptions in key transit hubs have left travel agents in limbo. With refunds stuck, fares surging

Airfare chaos: Agents bearing the brunt

While India’s share of the global trillion dollar MICE market is still

India builds on MICE strength

Hotels

GRT Hotels & Resorts Champions Wellness with “Breathe Free Walkathon 2026” to Mark World No Tobacco Day

GRT Radisson Resorts Reveals “Soulful Summer Stories” for Your Coastal Escape This Summer

Soulful beach escapes await at Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay and Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram with curated summer stays, immersive experiences, and pet-friendly getaways.

GRT Radisson Resorts Reveals “Soulful Summer Stories” for Your Coastal Escape This Summer

WelcomHeritage Celebrates the 2026 Tulip Bloom with a Contrast of Perspectives: Refined Serenity and Waterfront Nostalgia in Srinagar

WelcomHeritage offers spring stays in Srinagar during the 2026 Tulip Festival, blending modern comfort with heritage charm.

WelcomHeritage Celebrates the 2026 Tulip Bloom with a Contrast of Perspectives: Refined Serenity and Waterfront Nostalgia in Srinagar

Moment of truth succession in family-run firms

The second edition of TravTalk ThinkTank, held at Le Méridien New Delhi

Moment of truth succession in family-run firms

Cross Hotels & Resorts strengthens Bali portfolio, launches Cross Bali Uluwatu

Cross Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to develop Cross Bali Uluwatu, an upper-upscale resort located 200 metres from Suluban Beach

Cross Hotels & Resorts strengthens Bali portfolio, launches Cross Bali Uluwatu

IHCL expands presence in Tamil Nadu, signs 100-key Vivanta hotel in Vellore

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed a Vivanta hotel in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. This greenfield project marks the brand’s debut in Vellore

IHCL expands presence in Tamil Nadu, signs 100-key Vivanta hotel in Vellore

Data & Trends

Riding on a record-breaking 2024 and strong momentum in 2025, Thailand is setting an ambitious target of welcoming 2.5 million Indian visitors this year.

Thailand eyes 2.5 million Indians

Amsterdam, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, and Melbourne are top five trending destinations that Indian travellers are visiting this summer (June-August 2024),…

Middle class driving outbound

Govt. & Policy

Amid rising fuel prices, Delhi slashed VAT on ATF from 25% to 7%

New Pashupatinath‑Baidyanath corridor links Kathmandu and Deoghar

A separate service road will allow Kanwariya pilgrims to walk barefoot safely during the Shravan pilgrimage.

New Pashupatinath‑Baidyanath corridor links Kathmandu and Deoghar

Masai CEO Prateek Shukla outlines key recommendations for Budget 2026 to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’

Masai CEO Prateek Shukla shares key recommendations for Budget 2026, focusing on industry-academia partnerships, outcome-based skilling, and scalable education infrastructure to build a Viksit Bharat.

Masai CEO Prateek Shukla outlines key recommendations for Budget 2026 to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’

MoCA meets teams of Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress airlines that have received NOCs

Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, met teams from new airlines — Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and…

MoCA meets teams of Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress airlines that have received NOCs

Ayush Visa boosts medical tourism, 46,000 foreign patients visit India in 2024: Minister

ddressing a press conference, Prataprao Jadhav, Union MoS (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, GoI, said India is expanding Ayush outreach globally through dedicated Ayush

Ayush Visa boosts medical tourism, 46,000 foreign patients visit India in 2024: Minister