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Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has launched Iconiqa Collection, a curated portfolio of upscale hotels, with the signing of Laxminarayan Palace Resort in Vadodara under a revenue-sharing agreement through its subsidiary, Royal Orchid Goa Private Limited. The move marks the evolution of Iconiqa from a standalone hotel brand into a collection of destination-led properties, [...] The post Royal Orchid unveilsIconiqa Collection Brand appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel tr

Akasa Air will shift all its flight operations at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to Terminal 2 from August 1, 2026. The terminal change will apply to all Akasa Air flights operating from Mumbai. Passengers have been advised to verify their flight and terminal details before travelling to the airport. [...] The post Akasa Air shifts Mumbai flights to Terminal 2 appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .

Wildflower Goa has appointed Global Destinations as its exclusive sales, marketing, public relations, and travel trade representation partner for the Indian market to strengthen its presence among luxury travellers. Located in Saipem, North Goa, the family-owned retreat spans eight acres with seven luxury villas overlooking the Nerul River. Owned by the Navelkar family, the [...] The post Wildflower Goa appoints Global Destinations as Representative for India appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor

Imagicaaworld Entertainment plans to invest around INR 1,000 crore over the next five to six years to expand its amusement park network across India, targeting rising demand for leisure and entertainment experiences. The company aims to increase its portfolio from nine to 13 parks, focusing on Tier-1 cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the [...] The post Imagicaaworld to invest INR 1,000 crore for expansion appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is the official business events agency for Melbourne, Victoria, responsible for attracting international conferences, corporate meetings, incentive travel, and exhibitions. Leveraging the citys world-class convention infrastructure, strong research ecosystem, and vibrant cultural appeal, MCB positions Melbourne as a leading global business events destination. India remains a key growth market for [...] The post India Emerges as Melbourne Convention Bureaus S

Air India has made an upgrade to its Delhi-Toronto service, with the deployment of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the route from 1 August 2026, enabling the airline to remove the enroute fuel stop at Vienna and operate the service non-stop. The removal of the fuel stop is subject to available airspaces and is [...] The post Air India to deploy new B787-9 on Delhi-Toronto route from Aug 1; removes fuel stop at Vienna appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, t

As MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its leadership in Indias luxury hospitality sector, the brand has further reinforced its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Saugat Nandy as Assistant Vice President Sales. Bringing more than 29 years of experience across leading luxury hospitality brands, Saugat joins MAYFAIR to support the brands [...] The post MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts appoints Saugat Nandy as Assistant Vice President Sales appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor

Vikram Lalvani, Chairman of the All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) called for a more integrated tourism ecosystem that connects policy, infrastructure, hospitality investment, consumer trust and destination development. Speaking at the FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 during the panel discussion, Building a Seamless Tourism Ecosystem for India, Lalvani highlighted the role of vacation ownership and [...] The post AIRDA calls for integrated tourism ecosystem in India to aid growth appear

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Indias first hydrogen-powered passenger train between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in the countrys transition towards clean and sustainable rail transport. The indigenously designed and engineered train uses hydrogen fuel cell technology, producing only water vapour as a by-product and generating zero carbon emissions [...] The post India flags off first hydrogen-powered passenger train appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor:

Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for a fundamental shift in Indias tourism strategy from merely increasing tourist arrivals to creating authentic, experience-led tourism that delivers greater value and transforms every visitor into an ambassador of Indias civilisation and culture. Addressing the inaugural session of the second annual conclave of the [...] The post Indian tourism must focus on creating value for visitors: GS Shekhawat appeared first on Travel

Foraying into the destination manage space, travel industry veteran Naveen Kundu has acquired a majority stake in Dubai-based VOYAGE 1, strategically integrating the company with his destination marketing platform, Tourism Futures.AI. The transaction marks the beginning of a new phase of growth, bringing together destination management expertise, global travel networks, and intelligent technology under a [...] The post Naveen Kundu acquires controlling stake in VOYAGE 1 appeared first on TravelB

AbhiBus (ixigos bus business) has reported a 35% year-on-year growth in bus travel demand to and from Gujarat in 2026, underscoring the states growing significance as a hub for business, leisure and spiritual travel. The growth was reflected across both bookings and seat demand, with Gujarat routes witnessing a strong increase in travel activity compared [...] The post AbhiBus sees 35% YoY surge in Gujarats bus travel demand appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends,

Tripura Tourism organised a roadshow in Mumbai on July 6, 2026, to promote the states tourism potential among travel trade professionals. Held at The Orchid Hotel, the event brought together tour operators, travel agents and tourism stakeholders for business-to-business networking and destination promotion. The roadshow showcased Tripuras diverse tourism offerings, including heritage sites, [...] The post Tripura Tourism showcases destinations at Mumbai roadshow appeared first on TravelBiz Mon

The Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) Mumbai organised an Educational Familiarisation (Edu FAM) tour to Varanasi and Ayodhya in June, offering members from Mumbai and Pune an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of two of Indias most popular spiritual destinations. The tour was hosted by Balaji Travels, a Varanasi-based B2B destination management company [...] The post ETAA Mumbai hosts educational FAM to Varanasi, Ayodhya appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news,

Ospree Duty Free has partnered with VFS Global to enhance the travel experience for eligible UK visa applicants in India by offering exclusive shopping benefits. The initiative reflects the growing demand for seamless travel experiences that extend beyond the airport terminal. Under the partnership, customers applying through participating VFS Global UK centres from [...] The post Ospree Duty Free Partners with VFS Global to Enhance the Travel Experience with Exclusive Shopping Benefits appear