Radisson expands Odisha footprint
Radisson Hotel Group signed a dual-property deal in Odisha with Lalchand Group, adding 220 rooms to its East India portfolio. The expansion introduces the 115-room Radisson Hotel Bhubaneswar and the 105-room Radisson Resort Kataka, Kataka’s first international branded resort. Both properties feature extensive event spaces and dining offerings, targeting the region’s growing demand for business, leisure and MICE travel.
Bhutan appoints BlinkBrand as its India-MENA partner
The Department of Tourism, Kingdom of Bhutan, appointed BlinkBrand Solutions as its official PR and Sales Representative for India and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The mandate will promote Bhutan’s high-value, low-volume regenerative tourism model while boosting traveller engagement. India remains Bhutan’s largest source market, alongside the high-yield MENA region, with focus on cultural, wellness and luxury travel.
Marriott launches Project Prarambh
Marriott International introduced Project Prarambh to create formal employment pathways for youth from vulnerable communities across India. Partnering with The Job Plus and Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council, the initiative aims to train 500 young adults aged 18 to 30 over the next two to three years. Guided by Marriott’s Serve 360 framework, the program offers industry-relevant training, mentorship and workplace exposure to help underrepresented youth build hospitality careers.
EaseMyTrip rolls out ‘Big Travel Days Sale’
EaseMyTrip rolled out its ‘Big Travel Days Sale’ from September 9 to September 12, 2026, ahead of the festive season. The travel platform is offering up to 12% off flights, up to 60% off hotel stays and holiday packages starting at INR 10,999. Valid for domestic and international trips, the sale features major airline and hotel partners, alongside extra savings for select bank cardholders.
#First Opinion
“India has 1,640 aircraft on order, more than any other country, reflecting the enormous demand for air connectivity. We recognise that certain routes, particularly to tourist destinations, need better connections, and the Government is continuously engaging with airlines and the tourism industry to facilitate this. Globally, aircraft supply has been affected by post-COVID supply-chain disruptions, creating a shortage. India is now going a step further under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, pursuing aircraft manufacturing domestically. We are adding around 9–12 aircraft every month, or 100–120 annually, strengthening connectivity across the country. Our commitment, our vision, and our challenge, our task is that we need to create 100 more airports in the coming 10 years.”
Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt of India
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