Air India, Booking.com partner to enhance travel booking experience
Air India has partnered with Booking.com to offer travellers an integrated booking experience through a dedicated co-branded platform on its website and mobile app. Customers can access Booking.com’s global accommodation inventory, while Maharaja Club members earn 5 Maharaja Points for every INR 100 spent on stays. The partnership also offers discounts of up to 15 percent on participating properties from June 22 to July 21, 2026, for Indian travellers online.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mathura
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Embrassio Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, hospitality arm of Vrindara Group, to develop Holiday Inn Mathura, scheduled to open in early 2030. The 115-key hotel will feature three dining venues, five meeting and event spaces including a ballroom, fitness centre and swimming pool, catering to rising spiritual tourism and demand for branded accommodation in Mathura and nearby pilgrimage circuits market.
Kenya reaffirms Ebola-free status as tourism continues smoothly
Muthaiga Travel has reiterated that Kenya remains Ebola-free, with tourism and hospitality operations continuing seamlessly. The assurance follows regional concerns over Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya’s Ministry of Health has strengthened screening at entry points and tested all suspected cases negative. With around 80,000 travellers screened, authorities and tourism stakeholders remain confident of safely welcoming international visitors.
Royal Orchid Hotels certified Great Place to Work for 2026–27
Royal Orchid Hotels has been certified as a Great Place to Work in India for 2026–27, recognising its high-trust and people-centric workplace culture. The certification is based on the Trust Index survey, assessing credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. The company’s inclusive workplace approach focuses on continuous learning, leadership development, career progression and employee well-being, fostering a culture built on trust & respect.
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“Receiving the IGBC Green Resort Silver Certification is a significant milestone for us and reaffirms our commitment to sustainable hospitality. Our efforts are focused on creating meaningful guest experiences while preserving the ecological and cultural heritage of Dholavira. We remain dedicated to implementing responsible environmental practices and contributing positively to the local community and ecosystem. We are proud to be the first resort in the Kutch region to achieve this recognition, and we look forward to extending this commitment across our other hospitality destinations as well.”
Debabrota Roy, GM, Evoke Dholavira
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