Marriott to open Airport Hotel in Goa by 2030
Marriott International has signed an agreement with the Sugee Group to develop the 200-key Goa Marriott Manohar International Airport Hotel, slated to open in 2030. Located just five minutes from Manohar International Airport, the hotel will be part of Western India’s first Aerocity, a mixed-use development with commercial, retail and leisure spaces. The property will offer seamless access to North Goa’s popular beaches and Panjim’s cultural and culinary attractions
WTM Spotlight Riyadh to tap Saudi Arabia’s high-yield outbound boom
WTM Spotlight Riyadh will debut in September 2026, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing outbound travel market. Valued at US$27.5 billion in 2025, the market is projected to reach US$47.8 billion by 2032. The event will explore evolving Saudi traveller preferences for luxury, customised itineraries and extended-family travel. With rising disposable incomes and digital adoption, Saudi travellers are expanding beyond traditional favourites.
SOTC Travel opens Howrah outlet, expands West Bengal presence
SOTC Travel has strengthened its Eastern India footprint with the launch of a new outlet in Howrah, marking its eighth store in West Bengal. The expansion targets Kolkata’s growing demand for premium travel experiences. Strategically located within the metropolitan region, the Howrah outlet will cater to leisure and business travellers, offering group tours, personalised holidays, cruises and travel insurance.
Karma Lakelands concludes inaugural Golf League with Grand Finale
Karma Lakelands successfully wrapped up Season 1 of the Karma Lakelands Golf League with a grand finale and gala dinner, reinforcing its stature as a premier golf destination. The two-month league featured ten teams across eight competitive rounds. Beers and Cheers clinched the championship title, with Tsuruya Ninjas finishing runners-up. Individual honours and a celebratory evening with partners and members marked a high-energy close to the eco-resort’s debut golf league.
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“We have never believed that a great holiday is something you simply pick and book. What we are seeing now is a clear shift towards crafted holiday experiences. Indian travellers are planning their finances better so they don’t have to compromise on travel, and are investing deeply in moments that matter to them. As we move into 2026, this demand for thoughtful, personalised, and human-backed holiday design will only grow stronger.”
Hari Ganapathy,
Co-founder and CEO, Pickyourtrail
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