River cruise vessel Charaidew II will join National Geographic-Lindblad’s fleet of chartered ships, with two departures in India scheduled for 2026.

Accor has inked a management contract with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in Goa’s booming tourism market in India.

Kerala Tourism celebrated a record-breaking turnout in Australia last week, with more than 100 Australian travel professionals across Sydney and Melbourne in attendance.

One of the benefits of an early rise when travelling is avoiding crowds, as this group of Australian travel advisors in India at the moment can attest to having woken at 5am for a sunrise viewing of the iconic Taj Mahal with virtually no other soles around.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the highly anticipated opening of Raffles Jaipur, a majestic retreat that brings the brand’s gracious service, elegance, and enchanted glamour to one of India’s most vibrant destinations.

Subcontinent destination management company Indian Holiday (IHPL) has established an outpost in Australia as the firm responds to an uptick in tourist demand, primarily for India, following the pandemic.

Accor has signed a partnership agreement for the development of Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle. A sister to Accor’s luxury hotels Fairmont Jaipur and Raffles Jaipur (opening mid 2024), the new-build Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle luxury hotel is scheduled to open its doors in 2028.

Abercrombie & Kent is preparing for a brand refresh and website overhaul that will include the luxury travel company’s first trade portal offering.

Tamara Kobiolke’s Numinous Luxury Travel Representation has been appointed as the exclusive representative of Creative Travel in Australia and New Zealand. Creative Travel is India’s longest-standing destination management company, established in 1977.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has opened its second hotel in Kerala, The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel. The new addition joins The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel, and builds on the brand’s presence in the coastal state with the two resorts offering very distinctive and unique backwater and beach experiences, completing the much sought-after and serenely beautiful Kerala itinerary. Both additions were previously flagged by LATTE in early 2022.

Captain’s Choice has revealed its 2024 Private Jet Journeys, a collection of trips to some of the world’s most remote and remarkable destinations that forgoe the formalities of commercial air travel. Captain’s Choice guests enjoy expedited airport arrangements, private terminals where possible and seamless, direct flights.

PONANT is expanding its presence in India to support the company’s growth and provide a local base to address the unprecedented increase in luxury expedition cruising demand in the country.