Chatchaya Glaiprayong, Head of Global Sales, Cross Hotels & Resorts, confirmed that the Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin hotel, part of Cross Hotels & Resorts, is scheduled to open in July. She said that the modern 196-room hotel caters to the needs of today’s savvy travellers. With eight innovative meeting spaces, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure stays.

According to HEDNA’s 2025 State of Distribution report, the hotel industry is sitting on a goldmine of data and wasting it. The report revealed that 80% still spend up to two work-days each week on manual reports and fewer than 20% invest in reporting tools. Most reporting platforms are built for Revenue Management workflow, forcing distribution staff to stitch data manually, it added.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh, is set to formally inaugurate the border tourism initiative during an upcoming two-day tour beginning at Shipki-La village. This move will allow regulated tourist access to strategically sensitive yet culturally vibrant destinations. The objective is to promote sustainable border tourism while ensuring national security and preserving the unique tribal heritage of the region.

To highlight the cultural, spiritual, and historical richness of Uttar Pradesh, the state’s tourism department will set up a pavilion at the upcoming Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart, scheduled to take place in Bangkok from 26 to 28 August. Positioned as a major international tourism platform, PATA helps tourist boards to attract global footfall.

In a significant move to support its rapidly growing global operations, Travel Designer Group proudly announces the relocation of its technology division to a brand-new, state-of-the-art office at Mondeal Heights. “As our business continues to scale across markets, this new office is a reflection of our commitment to investing in people, technology, and infrastructure. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we focus on developing cutting-edge travel solutions that power the future of our industry,” said Jaal Shah, Founder – RezLive.com & Group MD – Travel Designer Group.

Skål International India will host its National Congress 2025 in Mumbai from 12–14 September under the theme ‘Future Forward: Tourism in an Evolving World.’ The event aims to strengthen India’s position on the global tourism stage, offering valuable exposure for Indian professionals while showcasing the country’s infrastructure, innovation, and cultural richness to international delegates.

The Government of Goa has urged taxi operators to join app-based platforms to enhance tourist mobility and livelihood opportunities.

According to Booking.com’s latest report, Indian travellers are becoming more mindful of their individual impact, with 87 per cent of respondents willing to travel sustainably in the next 12 months. Over 52 per cent of Indian travellers respondents plan to use greener transport, 51 per cent aim to reduce waste, and 50 per cent will focus on energy savings, with 45 per cent also committed to reducing water usage during their trips, the report said.

According to HVS Anarock’s ARR Trends Across Key Indian Markets, Mumbai and New Delhi recorded the highest average rates during the month, exceeding ₹11,500 and ₹10,500, respectively. In terms of year-over-year growth, Jaipur (19-21%) and Hyderabad (18-20%) led the charge with the sharpest increases in ARR.

To enhance tourism between India and Nepal, a Memorandum of Association (MoU) was signed between the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) and Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) in Kathmandu.