Akasa Air launches flights from Noida International Airport
Akasa Air is set to begin operations from Noida International Airport on 16 June 2026, offering daily direct flights to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai. This move aims to enhance connectivity…
Air India launches ‘Cloud Chasers’ for young travellers
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Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
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Indian airlines cut flight frequencies as geopolitical tensions extend routes by five hours
In a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting traveller behaviour, India’s travel and hospitality ecosystem is once again being stress-tested. A recent industry…
Indian hotels pivot to domestic travellers as regional conflict disrupts Gulf flight paths
The global hospitality landscape has entered a new period of uncertainty following the outbreak of the 2026 Iran War in February 2026. The conflict, triggered by coordinated strikes and…
Indian tourism to Vietnam surges 70% amid expanded flight paths and visa reform
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Middle East airlines restore India routes as regional airspace stabilises after recent clashes
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Short-haul bookings surge as Iran war disrupts Indian aviation corridors
For India’s travel trade, the story of summer 2026 is not that people have stopped travelling. It is that they are travelling differently. The Iran war and the wider West Asia…
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Akasa Air launches flights from Noida International Airport
Akasa Air is set to begin operations from Noida International Airport on 16 June 2026, offering daily direct flights to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai. This move aims to enhance connectivity…
Air India launches ‘Cloud Chasers’ for young travellers
Air India has introduced 'Cloud Chasers', a unique programme designed to make air travel more engaging and enjoyable for children and their families. As family travel becomes a rapidly expanding…
IHCL reports record financial performance for FY 2025-26
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality firm, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. The company reported…
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View AllTDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Middle East 2026
Celebrate the pinnacle of travel and hospitality. Nominate your brand for the region’s premier awards program honoring innovation, leadership, and excellence. Submissions close Jun 28, 2026. Join the industry's elite in Dubai this September.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in Thailand’s travel trade. Join us at the gala ceremony in Bangkok on October 15, 2026. Recognition for top-tier hospitality, aviation, and tech innovators. Enter your nomination today!
Inspiring Women in Travel Asia Awards 2026
Elevating the voices of women leaders in the travel industry. Join us in celebrating excellence, mentorship, and innovation across Asia. Nominate a trailblazer today for our 2026 ceremony in Bangkok and join a community dedicated to gender diversity and leadership.
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2026
Honoring the trailblazers of the APAC travel industry. Join us in Singapore on Nov 24 to celebrate regional excellence in aviation, hospitality, and travel tech. Nominations close Sept 26, 2026. Showcase your brand’s impact on the global stage.
TDM Global Summit Singapore – 2026
An exclusive invitation-only gathering of 200+ C-Suite travel and hospitality executives. Join us on Nov 25 at the Amari Bangkok for high-impact networking, strategic insights, and discussions on the future of travel tech and regional growth. Shape the industry’s tomorrow.
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View AllDestinations trade icons for immersion as ‘transformational’ travel goes mainstream
Travel today is evolving rapidly, and destinations are moving beyond postcard icons toward more layered, immersive experiences. Greece, for instance, is increasingly being seen as much more than Santorini, while…
Travel industry pivots to AI as leaders prioritise emotional connection and resilience
At a time when artificial intelligence, automation and digital disruption are reshaping every corner of travel, industry leaders are increasingly aligned on one critical point: technology may transform tourism, but…
Indian airlines cut flight frequencies as geopolitical tensions extend routes by five hours
In a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting traveller behaviour, India’s travel and hospitality ecosystem is once again being stress-tested. A recent industry…
Indian hotels pivot to domestic travellers as regional conflict disrupts Gulf flight paths
The global hospitality landscape has entered a new period of uncertainty following the outbreak of the 2026 Iran War in February 2026. The conflict, triggered by coordinated strikes and…
Indian tourism to Vietnam surges 70% amid expanded flight paths and visa reform
Vietnam has officially transitioned from a “hidden gem” to a strategic priority for the Indian travel trade. Once a secondary Southeast Asian option, the country is now challenging traditional…
Middle East airlines restore India routes as regional airspace stabilises after recent clashes
Gulf carriers are progressively restoring links to Indian cities after the disruption triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict on 28 February 2026, reopening key routes for the travel trade across major…
Short-haul bookings surge as Iran war disrupts Indian aviation corridors
For India’s travel trade, the story of summer 2026 is not that people have stopped travelling. It is that they are travelling differently. The Iran war and the wider West Asia…
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- Asia eyes tourism growth as mentorship programs bridge gender leadership gap
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