India’s MRO Facilities Jump from 96 to 166:
India’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities have grown from 96 in 2014 to 166 in 2026 a near doubling. Key government moves includeRead More
ICRA: Indian Hospitality Revenue to Grow 9-12% in
ICRA’s January 2026 industry report projects the Indian hospitality sector will sustain revenue growth of 9-12% YoY in FY2026, despite the high baseRead More
IHG & Adani Sign Five-Hotel Deal: 1,500 Rooms,
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (India’s largest private airport operator) signed a managed hotel portfolio agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts to develop fiveRead More
Maharashtra Slashes VAT on Aviation Fuel from 18%
The Maharashtra government reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 18% to 7% , effective May 15, 2026. UnionRead More
DALLAS EMBASSY SUITES SELLS FOR $17M—A DISTRESS
Ashford Hospitality Trust sold the 150-room Embassy Suites Dallas North for $17 million (approx. $133,000 per key )—a relatively low figure for aRead More
MEXICO’S HOTEL RECOVERY HITS 83% OF PRE-PAND
Mirai study of 500+ hotels shows Mexican hotel reservations at 83% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by surging direct bookings and FIFA World CupRead More
NYC SUMMER HOTELS LAG DESPITE WORLD CUP HYPE
NYC Tourism + Conventions CEO Julie Coker confirmed June hotel reservations are down about 1% from last year—contradicting the “World Cup boom” narrative.Read More
US-CHINA AIRCRAFT DEAL COULD RESHAPE LONG-HAUL CAP
China is reportedly close to committing to up to 750 Boeing aircraft (737 and 777), with an initial batch of ~200 jets valuedRead More
CRUISE DISTRIBUTION GETS PRIVATE EQUITY BOOST
World Travel Holdings, the giant behind Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, secured a strategic investment from private equity firm Citation Capital. Annual booking volumeRead More
Sydney to Host Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) i
Sydney has been confirmed as the host city for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in 2027, the country’s largest B2B travel event .Read More