Wyndham signs 25 hotels across EMEA in H1 2026
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continued its strong growth across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA) in the first half of 2026, signing 25 hotels and opening 13 properties. The expansion was led by high-growth markets including Türkiye, India and Central Asia. Wyndham now operates over 750 hotels with more than 99,000 rooms across EMEA, driven by rising demand for branded hotels, experience-led travel and emerging destinations.
ADTOI Uttar Pradesh Chapter elects new leadership
The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has elected a new leadership team for its Uttar Pradesh Chapter following successful chapter elections held in Varanasi. Santosh Singh has been elected Chairman, Neeraj Kumar Neotia as Secretary, and Anamika Mishra as Treasurer (unopposed). The newly elected team has pledged to strengthen tourism in Uttar Pradesh through greater collaboration.
IHCL expands Konkan presence with Ginger Hotel in Sindhudurg
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed a new 50-key Ginger hotel in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, strengthening its presence along the Konkan coast. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym, meeting rooms and a banquet hall for business and social events. The signing reflects IHCL’s strategy to expand the Ginger brand in emerging tourism destinations with growing leisure and business travel demand.
AATO urges PMO to improve Andaman air connectivity
The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) has written to the Prime Minister’s Office seeking urgent intervention to improve air connectivity and reduce high airfares to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The association has requested more daily flights, night operations, international connectivity to Port Blair via Chennai or Kolkata, and a meeting with airlines and tourism stakeholders to develop a long-term solution supporting tourism growth.
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