The Rise of “Micro-Cruising” The Billi
The most significant trend is the explosive growth of small-ship luxury cruising (vessels carrying under 750 passengers, often 100-200). This segment is growing
Heavy Rains Shut Down Ponmudi Eco-Tourism (India)
For domestic tour operators, a critical update The Ponmudi Eco-Tourism centre in Kerala has been closed indefinitely. Additionally, night travel bans have been
West Asia Crisis Dents Hotel Occupancies
A report from Business Standard warns that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is pulling hotel occupancies down specifically impacting the Q4FY26 earnings
Emotions Travel Show Wraps: Spotlight on Brazil 20
The Emotions Travel Show Madrid 2026, a key luxury B2B event featuring Spain, Portugal, France, and Croatia, just concluded . The Announcement The
Business Travel News Desk: Air Pricing “End-
BTN (Business Travel News) is hosting its June News Desk today, focusing on the “End-to-End Ecosystems Square Up for a Fight” . The
Women Leading Travel Forum Kicks Off in New Orlean
The Women Leading Travel Forum 2026 opens today (June 8-10) at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans . Who is There Over 350 senior executives.
ITA Airways Threatens Legal War Over Engine Faults
At the IATA conference in Rio, the CEO of Italy’s ITA Airways, Joerg Eberhart, dropped a bomb. The airline will decide within eight
Marriott Makes a Monumental Bet on Nepal
In an exclusive interview with The Kathmandu Post ,David Marriott, Chairman of Marriott International, confirmed the signing of two new luxury properties in
India Drops $1 Billion Lifeline to Airlines
As a direct response to the crisis above, the Indian government just unveiled a massive INR 100 billion (approx. USD 1 billion) aviation
IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio: A Shadow Over
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro