Radisson RED Mumbai Airport to open in 2026
Radisson Hotel Group has signed Radisson RED Mumbai International Airport, a 208-room lifestyle hotel scheduled to open by December 2026. Located four minutes from Mumbai airport, the property will serve corporate travellers, transit guests, airline crews and event demand. The converted hotel will feature dining venues, over 1,000 sqm of meeting space, banquet halls, a ballroom, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre, becoming the Group’s eighth hotel in MMR overall.
Bihar CM launches subsidised Heli-Tourism service
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has launched the subsidised Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme 2026, offering affordable helicopter connectivity from Patna to Rajgir, Valmikinagar and Kaimur. Services will operate every Saturday and Sunday from July 18, with government subsidies of up to ₹15,422 per ticket. The initiative aims to boost tourism, generate local employment, promote homestays and handicrafts, and attract private investment.
Ospree Duty Free partners with VFS Global
Ospree Duty Free has partnered with VFS Global to offer shopping benefits to eligible applicants at select UK visa centres across India. From June 29, customers will receive voucher codes providing a flat 10% discount at Ospree Duty Free stores in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, subject to terms and exclusions. The collaboration aims to enhance the travel journey by linking visa services with airport retail experiences for departing and arriving passengers.
Castaway Island, Fiji celebrates 60 years
Castaway Island, Fiji will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a week-long programme from November 22–28, 2026. Opened on July 6, 1966 with just four bures, the resort has grown into one of Fiji’s longest-operating beachfront retreats. Anniversary events will include a traditional welcome, guest appreciation day, environmental activities, management cocktail evening and gala. A storytelling campaign will also invite guests and hosts to share memories spanning six decades of hospitality.
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“This September, ITB India will bring together international exhibitors, tourism boards, travel suppliers, and over 400 qualified buyers in Mumbai for three days of focused business meetings, networking, and knowledge exchange. The event creates tangible business opportunities by connecting decision-makers across the Leisure, MICE, Corporate Travel, and Travel Technology sectors. My vision for ITB India 2026 is to strengthen its position as the leading platform connecting the global travel industry with India and South Asia. More than an exhibition, ITB India is where international businesses build partnerships for long-term success.”
Saurabh Shukla, Head of Sales, Messe Berlin India Pvt. Ltd.
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