India

Marriott International will bring its Ritz-Carlton brand to Kerala with the announcement of The Ritz-Carlton Vaikom Island, scheduled to open in 2029.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Keystone Resorts, has officially unveiled Fairmont Udaipur Palace, a sprawling estate set atop the ancient Aravali Hills, marking the Accor-owned brand’s third Indian property.

Viking will expand its river cruise offerings with its first voyages in India, with new 80-guest vessel, the Viking Brahmaputra, set to debut in late 2027 with a voyage between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam.

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between India, Europe, and North America.

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is introducing a series of culinary-inspired itineraries, designed to showcase the vibrant flavours and rich cultural traditions of France, India and Vietnam, beginning this August, these three new Small Group Journeys centred on food.

Scheduling adjustments have prompted Resorts World Cruises to delay the planned Indian deployment of Resorts World One until the 2026 season.

Air India and Virgin Australia have inked a new codeshare agreement that will enhance connectivity and convenience for those travelling between India and Australia.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has made its India debut with the opening of Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur in Rajasthan’s Pink City.

Resorts World Cruises continues to grow its presence in Asia, with the fledgling cruise line confirming its newest ship Resorts World One will make its Indian debut when it homeports in Mumbai from 5 March until 1 June.

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.