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The hotel industry is on an upswing. Minor Hotels has announced a major expansion for the Indian market. The hotel chain is looking at adding 50 properties in the next decade across all its brands.

In a major blow to the aviation industry, the EU has launched a probe against 20 airlines for misleading greenwashing practices. Air France, KLM and Brussels Airlines are part of the probe.

Kerala is setting the trends again. This time, the states's tourism department has launched an innovative campaign and plastered buses in London with all things Kerala, asking people to travel to God's Own Country.

The industry has grown up with the logo of Switzerland Tourism. But with changing trends, the best of the logos need to change as well. Switzerland Tourism has a new logo now

In people news, hotel industry veteran Nakul Anand has been appointed as patron-in-chief for life by The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH).

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made new rules which will force airlines to offer base fares and list of all chargeable services.

A Telangana couple has won a legal battle against Singapore Airlines for a faulty business class seat. The airline has been told to pay compensation of Rs 2 lakh. There is an increasing trends of passengers expecting value for money from airlines.

Rajasthan is hosting the 13th edition of the Great India Travel Bazaar. In line with current trends, the theme for this year's industry roadshow is a push to promote the state as the go to destination for weddings.

Getting a visa is a costly and complex process, with fees varying based on the destination and visa type. Here is the list of the top 5 most expensive visas for Indians planning to travel.

The refurbishment plan of Air India on their Boeing fleet has apparently been delayed due to certification issues at the aviation major. This will mean that passengers on the airline won't get the benefit of new look interiors any time soon.