Germany sees strong growth from Indian travellers
Germany continues to witness strong momentum from the Indian outbound market, driven by rising travel intent, improved air connectivity, and a shift towards immersive experiences. In October 2025 alone, Indian travellers recorded over 104,000 overnight stays, marking a 16.5% increase over pre-pandemic 2019 levels. From January to October 2025, India accounted for over 775,000 overnight stays, reinforcing Germany’s sustained appeal across leisure and business travel segments.
Marriott marks 200-Hotel milestone in India
Marriott International has inaugurated its 200th hotel in India, unveiling The Westin Jaipur Kant Kalwar Resort & Spa in Rajasthan. The new 135-key property underscores the company’s strong expansion across the country, spanning 18 distinct brands and a robust pipeline of nearly 150 upcoming hotels. Senior Vice President, South Asia, Kiran Andicot, called the milestone a defining moment, reaffirming Marriott’s confidence in India’s hospitality growth and future opportunities.
AM Hotel Kollection opens second Foxtrail property in Gurugram
AM Hotel Kollection, a brand of LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts, has expanded its footprint in Gurugram with the launch of its second Foxtrail hotel. Located on Golf Course Extension Road, the 42-room upscale property features premium rooms and suites, a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, and flexible event spaces. The opening complements the existing Foxtrail property in Sector 42 and reinforces LaRiSa’s focus on the upscale business-hotel segment in Delhi-NCR.
Saudia wins Best Economy Class Award 2025
Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been awarded “Best Economy Class of the Year” at the 19th Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2025. The recognition highlights the airline’s continued focus on enhancing guest experience and service quality. Saudia was also ranked among the top carriers in the “Best First Class” category, underscoring its strong performance across both economy and premium travel segments.
#First Opinion
“The 17th Annual ATOAI Convention in Srinagar was a resounding success for the entire adventure tourism fraternity. It served as an excellent platform to deliberate on evolving travel trends, safety standards, meaningful collaboration, and strong networking. The convention enabled local operators to engage closely with tour operators from across India and conveyed a strong message that Jammu & Kashmir is ready to welcome tourists with its legendary hospitality. With adventure tourism emerging as a USD 680-billion global industry, ATOAI reiterates its unstinted partnership with the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.”
Ajeet Bajaj,
President, ATOAI
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