Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, proudly marked 18 years of operations to India with a special commemorative event celebrating the airline’s longstanding presence in one of its most strategically important markets. For nearly two decades, India operations have remained a key pillar of Maldivian’s regional connectivity and growth. Maldivian currently flies 5 times every week to both Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin. Over the past eighteen years, these routes have played an important role in strengthening access to essential markets and enhancing connectivity between the Maldives and major Indian cities. The network has also supported tourism, trade, education, and medical travel, further reinforcing the close ties between the two neighboring countries.

Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The latest update, valid until 15 April 2026, provides additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network. All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors. These routes are established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.

A new survey from cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has revealed a growing interest in river cruising, with 41% of customers yet to try a river cruise likely to book one within the next two years. The research, which polled over 650 cruise.co.uk customers, also found that of those who had already sailed on a river cruise, 49% were expecting to take about the same number or more river cruises over the next two years.

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company with 70 years of experience in the leisure segment, strengthens its position in the Mediterranean with the announcement of its official entry into Tunisia. Through a strategic alliance with Management Hospitality Group (MHG), the company will operate five new properties that will gradually join its portfolio, with the ambitious goal of reaching 3,000 rooms in the destination by 2030.This expansion begins this year with the opening of a resort operating under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand in Mahdia. The property will offer 307 rooms and is located in one of the country’s most exclusive coastal areas.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points at participating Bahia Principe properties. The collection joining the program totals approximately 12,000 rooms across more than 20 Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-branded hotels in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica and Spain. This milestone marks a step forward in the strategic joint venture between Hyatt and Piñero that manages Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-branded properties and owns the Bahia Principe brand. With this integration, Bahia Principe becomes the ninth brand in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, expanding the ways World of Hyatt members can enjoy all-inclusive vacations across highly sought-after leisure destinations.

 IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is rapidly expanding its footprint in Europe, adding over 32,800 rooms in the past three years to its portfolio – growth of 27%. A supportive macro backdrop continues to fuel IHG’s growth as it expands its scale and presence in Europe’s key destinations. In 2025, European hotel investment reached €27 billion across more than 1,050 hotels – the strongest year since 2019 (Cushman & Wakefield). This momentum is underpinned by Europe’s position as the world’s most visited region, welcoming around 793 million international arrivals in 2025 (UN Tourism).