India’s Tourism Strategy 2026: Culture, Sust
The Ministry of Tourism launched a new initiative unveiled at ITB Berlin 2026, pivoting toward three pillars cultural immersion, sustainable tourism, and culinaryRead More
Short-Haul International Destinations Thriving for
While long-haul travel faces disruption (geopolitics, visa friction), short-haul Asian destinations are thriving. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Nepal have emerged as winners,Read More
Summer 2026: Indian Travelers Prioritize ‘Se
A structural shift in Indian traveler behavior this summer moving away from multi-city itineraries toward longer stays in single destinations with integrated, self-containedRead More
Indian Midscale Hotel Chains Expand Overseas on Ou
As Indian outbound travel surges, 15-20 domestic mid-scale hotel brands have expanded abroad since 2020. These include Lemon Tree, Sarovar Hotels (Portico, Tulip),Read More
Indian Outbound Travel Projected at 40-44 Million
India’s outbound tourism is projected to reach 40-44 million trips in 2026, up from 37-39 million in 2025, according to the Government ofRead More
Upside or Downturn? Inside the U.S. Hospitality Sh
The recent sale of the Embassy Suites in Dallas for just $17 million is not merely another hotel transaction in America’s crowded hospitalityRead More
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