IHG signs 250-key Crowne Plaza Hotel in Hyderabad
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with AR Infra Consultancy to develop Crowne Plaza Hyderabad Shamshabad Airport Road, marking the brand’s city debut. Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the 250-key hotel will be located near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and World Trade Centre. Featuring 37 suites, five dining outlets, extensive meeting facilities and wellness amenities, the property will cater to corporate, MICE and transit travellers.
FLY91 opens bookings for Bengaluru–Tirupati flights
Regional airline FLY91 has opened bookings for its new Bengaluru–Tirupati service, strengthening connectivity to the popular pilgrimage destination. This marks the airline’s fourth connection to Tirupati, alongside Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry. The launch complements FLY91’s Winter Schedule 2026-27 expansion, which increases weekly flights from 280 to over 350 across 14 destinations. Operating ATR 72-600 aircraft, FLY91 continues focusing on underserved regional markets and improving domestic air connectivity.
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Uttar Pradesh
–Shruti Pandey, Founder, Discover Divine India (travel and tours) & Senior Customer Officer, SpiceJet Airlines
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