Noida Airport set for major flight expansion starting July 1
Noida International Airport is set for a major capacity push from July 1, with daily flight operations expected to rise from 12 to around 40–45 services. The airport will expand connectivity from five cities to 16–17 destinations, adding routes such as Mumbai, Srinagar, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow and Pantnagar. IndiGo is expected to drive most of the expansion, while international readiness is being targeted by year-end.
The Fern expands Gujarat footprint with Ahmedabad signing
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has signed Opal The Fern Ahmedabad, Karai, Series by Marriott, further strengthening its Gujarat portfolio. The upcoming 117-room property will cater to business and leisure travellers with elegant rooms, suites, all-day dining and a café. It will also feature conference and banquet facilities for corporate and social events. A gymnasium, swimming pool, spa and salon will enhance the stay experience.
Spark by Hilton debuts in Asia Pacific with India launch
Hilton has introduced its value-focused Spark by Hilton brand in Asia Pacific with two openings in India, located in Bengaluru and Goa. Developed with Olive Hospitality, the launch is part of a larger plan to roll out 150 Spark hotels across the country. The Bengaluru property targets corporate and MICE travellers, while Goa Calangute caters to leisure and group business.
Visakhapatnam Airport to shift civilian flights to Bhogapuram
Visakhapatnam’s existing airport will stop handling civilian flights from July 8, with commercial operations shifting to the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, around 50 km away. The greenfield airport, developed under the PPP model by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited, is expected to become the region’s sole commercial aviation gateway.
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“In my opinion, by 2030, the hospitality industry will consolidate around a few defining players — six or seven international, as many domestic. At Onora Hospitality, we are building with that horizon in mind. Growth matters, but what sustains it is deeper: a strong brand identity, technology that enhances rather than replaces human connection, and a service experience that guests can’t find anywhere else. That is how we intend to be among the names that endure.”
Ashish Vohra, Founder & CEO, Onora Hospitality
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