Royal Orchid Hotels signs new Regenta property in Gwalior
Royal Orchid Hotels has announced the signing of an upscale Regenta hotel in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, strengthening its footprint in Central India. Located near Gwalior Airport, the hotel will operate under a management agreement, aligning with ROHL’s asset-light strategy. Opening in two phases, Phase I will feature 71 rooms and banquet facilities, followed by 30 additional rooms in Phase II.
Air India Express debuts services from Navi Mumbai Airport
Air India Express inaugurated operations from the newly opened Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with direct flights to Bengaluru and Delhi, becoming one of the first airlines to commence commercial services on day one. Daily services to Bengaluru and multiple weekly flights to Delhi begin December 25, 2025, with additional daily frequencies to both cities being added from January 1, 2026.
Chatrium Hospitality to enter Phuket with new beach resort in 2026
Thai hotel group Chatrium Hospitality will open its first Phuket property, Chatrium Rawai Phuket, in 2026. Located on the island’s southern shores, the resort will feature 304 rooms, suites and pool villas with Andaman Sea views. Designed for families and leisure travellers, the resort will offer wellness facilities, water sports and diverse dining options.
IndiGo confirms operational stability ahead of peak holiday travel
IndiGo has confirmed full operational stability ahead of the holiday season, operating 2,100–2,200 flights daily and carrying over one million passengers every three days. Despite recent fog-related disruptions in northern India, the airline has maintained network reliability across 138 destinations. IndiGo also reiterated plans to induct India’s first Airbus A321XLR, which will launch new medium-haul routes, including Delhi and Mumbai to Athens, starting January 23, 2026.
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“For all of us at Virgin Atlantic, 2025 has been a standout year in India. It hasn’t been without its challenges for the industry, but what’s been truly inspiring is the resilience of demand and the continued confidence customers have shown in flying. Against that backdrop, seeing India become our third-largest market worldwide is something we’re incredibly proud of. Since 2019, we’ve increased capacity by around 350%, and today we operate five daily services from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to London Heathrow, connecting seamlessly onwards to our wider global network. Looking ahead to 2026, we see India’s role in global aviation continuing to grow.”
Shivani Singh Deo,
Country Manager, Virgin Atlantic in India
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