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Learn moreAccor has appointed hospitality leader Ranju Alex as its new Chief Executive Officer for South Asia, covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Alex, who previously held senior leadership roles at Marriott International, will oversee Accor’s portfolio of over 70 operating hotels and more than 30 in the pipeline, as the group strengthens its regional strategy and growth under a new joint venture with InterGlobe.
Business travel in South and Southeast Asia is expected to reach USD 679 billion in 2025, according to Tumodo. Singapore, India, and Thailand are driving demand, supported by high-traffic regional corridors, AI-powered booking adoption, and sustainability-focused travel. Tumodo’s H1 2025 data shows Singapore holds 22 per cent market share, with average trip durations of 5–7 days and rising accommodation costs in key hubs.
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has appointed Phillipa Harrison, former Managing Director of Tourism Australia, as CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism . She will lead the Emirate’s strategy to position itself as the “Destination of the Future,” leveraging her international experience to achieve RAKTDA’s 2030 target of attracting 3.5 million annual visitors.
NITI Aayog suggests simplifying homestay registration with a single-window system. The report emphasizes destination-focused financial incentives. A central nodal agency is proposed for better coordination. Collaborative marketing will highlight unique regional offerings. The homestay market reached Rs 4,722 crore in 2024. Domestic tourism drives sector recovery. Homestays offer significant economic potential for India's growing tourism sector.
Strategic conclave on World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism organised by UNESCO South Asia Regional office, in association with Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and Atithi Foundation in Delhi, discussed opportunities and challenges, global best practices and case studies on heritage tourism. Billa underscored the need for progressive policy frameworks to balance conservation with tourism.
The Parliamentary standing committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, in its latest report - Safety of Civil Aviation sector - tabled in the Parliament, has said that the civil aviation regulator of the country, in the current form, will not be able to discharge its duties it is entrusted with or established for.
Akasa Air has finalised its strategic investment transactions first announced in February 2025, following regulatory approvals. The airline has secured funding from Premji Invest, 360 ONE Asset, Claypond Capital, and the Jhunjhunwala family. The fresh capital will support Akasa’s expansion, customer experience initiatives and technology upgrades, strengthening its roadmap to be among the world’s top 30 airlines by 2030.
China has confirmed close communication with India to resume direct flights, suspended for five years due to COVID-19 and border tensions. Discussions are ongoing, with potential announcements expected during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Both nations aim to normalize relations, enhance cooperation, and properly manage differences for sustained development.
Speaking in New Delhi, Jaishankar revealed that Prime Minister Modi has established Tourism, Trade, and Technology as the "3T framework" - a new benchmark for assessing India's foreign relationships. The EAM noted Modi's consistent message to the diaspora during overseas visits to "bring their friends along when they next visit India."
ANK Hotels and Pride Hospitality together bring 135 midscale hotels across 110 locations, currently operated under The Clarks Hotels & Resorts brand. These will be integrated into IHCL’s portfolio, largely under the Ginger brand, over the coming months. Brij Hospitality’s portfolio of 19 properties in unique Indian destinations will further diversify IHCL’s presence in the high-end experiential travel market.
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