IATO maps Europe Roadshow & global expansion @ Delhi Meet
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) held its first meeting of the year at The Park New Delhi, reviewing key achievements and outlining future plans. The association highlighted strong representation in national and international media and the success of its AI skilling initiatives. IATO also announced a Europe roadshow next month across Frankfurt, Paris and Amsterdam, with plans to expand into additional global markets. President Ravi Gosain reaffirmed the association’s focus on strengthening India’s inbound growth.
Cygnett signs Cozzet Amritsar, expands Punjab footprint
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has signed Cozzet Amritsar, a 54-key hotel strengthening its presence in Punjab’s high-growth market. Located 20 minutes from the Golden Temple and 30 minutes from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, the hotel will feature banquet facilities for 500 guests and all-day dining. Positioned for pilgrimage, leisure, weddings and corporate demand, Cozzet Amritsar will cater to value-conscious travellers.
IHCL signs Tree of Life Resort in Nashik, Maharashtra
The Indian Hotels Company Limited has announced the signing of a new Tree of Life resort in Nashik, Maharashtra, expanding its leisure footprint in the popular spiritual and short-haul getaway destination. The Trimbakeshwar property will feature 49 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, a swimming pool and spa set across serene natural surroundings.
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister honoured with Global Resilience Lifetime Award
Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, has received the Global Tourism Resilience Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day 2026 in Nairobi. The recognition highlights Jamaica’s leadership in advancing global tourism resilience frameworks, crisis preparedness and sustainable recovery strategies. Bartlett’s pioneering work has positioned resilience at the core of tourism policy, strengthening international collaboration and safeguarding destinations worldwide against natural, economic and global disruptions.
#First Opinion
“The recent deliberations have reaffirmed a shared conviction that our strength lies in collaboration, ownership, and the courage to think boldly. Guided by R³ — Reinvent, Reimagine, Reinforce, we aligned on evolving our growth agenda and advancing guest and partner experiences, while fortifying the enduring foundations of Radisson Hotel Group—our people, our culture, and the depth of our leadership. Through candid dialogue and disciplined thinking, ideas were challenged, refined, and collectively owned. As we celebrate 30 years of the iconic “Yes I Can!” philosophy, we move forward with clarity, ambition, and a unified sense of purpose.”
Pankaj Saxena,
Area General Manager, West India, Radisson Hotel Group, South Asia & General Manager, Radisson Blu Pune Kharadi
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