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27 young cancer patients were treated to a special flight from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
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Indigo to fly direct from Mumbai to Ras Al-Khaimah from September
Ras Al-Khaimah to be IndiGo’s 100th destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al-Khaimah, from 22 September 2022
Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel introduce festive holidays
To capitalise on the high demand during this peak festive period, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company, SOTC Travel, have launched an extensive range of festive holidays across…
Uttar Pradesh to set up Ecotourism Board
To utilize the tourism potential of the state, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gave its approval for setting up an eco-tourism development board.
Air India launches first direct flight between Ahmedabad and Pune
Air India launches its first direct flight between Ahmedabad and Pune from 21 August 2022
Decrease in Airline Turbine Fuel(ATF ) to aid aviation: Scindia
The dip in the Air Turbine Fuel(ATF) price and the continuation of this trend will benefit the aviation sector, the Civil Aviation Minister of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia has said
Central Railway to make vistadome coaches popular on Mumbai-Goa route
The Central Railway is planning to increase the popularity of the wider view vistadome train coaches in the picturesque Mumbai-Goa Konkan belt
How you can celebrate the Independence Day long weekend
Independence Day, celebrated every 15 August, falls on a Monday this year, serving as the ultimate long-weekend opportunity to explore and dwell in the rich culture of the country
Vistara to boost frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris, ropes in 3rd Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Starting from 30 October, the airline will operate 6x weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, up from the current 3x weekly frequency; while connectivity between Delhi and Paris goes up…
TAT and Phuket Tourist Association host roadshow to gear up for Indian travellers
The 3-city roadshow witnessed the participation of 40 hospitality, travel and tourism companies (sellers) from Phuket in order to reconnect and build new connections with the Indian travel…
Air India increases international flights
Air India, following its acquisition by Tata Group, is now deploying aircraft that were grounded for prolonged periods due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mumbai gets Isada Saovaros as new head
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Isada Saovaros as the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Mumbai Office, effective 1 August
OYO contributes to ‘Invest in Denmark’, buys Nordic-based Bornholmske Feriehuse
The acquisition underlines OYO’s commitment to ‘Invest in Denmark’ towards accelerating the growth of travel and tourism in the market
India’s newest airline Akasa Air takes off with Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight
Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flagged off Akasa Air’s first commercial flight, which departed from Mumbai for Ahmedabad
Outbound travel from India to double and surpass $42 billion by 2024
The report’ titled ‘Outbound Travel and Tourism – An Opportunity Untapped’ highlights a framework for creating a more value for money experience for Indian tourists and travellers
Marriott debuts Fairfield By Marriott brand in Mumbai
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, marking its debut in…
AirAsia India brings Lucknow on its route map
The flights will also connect Lucknow through convenient one-stop itineraries to other airports on its network, such as Srinagar, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Guwahati
South Korea reopens unrestricted travel for Indian tourists
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the tourism arm of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the re-opening of South Korea to all Indian…
IndiGo turns 16, unveils ‘Three-Point Disembarkation System’
This novel Three Point Disembarkation process will help IndiGo set new standards in customer experience on its 16th anniversary
Rajasthan to launch rural tourism policy next month
In the forthcoming ‘Invest Rajasthan’ programme in October, tourism will be a thrust sector which will play an important role in attracting investments
Over 40,000 foreign travellers overstayed in India after visa expiry in 2020
More than 40,000 foreigners overstayed in India after the expiry of their visas in 2020 when over 32.79 lakh foreigners visited the country
Indians lead APAC in intent to travel
India leads the Asia-Pacific region in its intent to travel in the second half of 2022 with 50% Indians expressing the desire to spend more money on booking a vacation
Vistara launches Mumbai-Jeddah route
Vistara, the joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has inaugurated non-stop flights between Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Mumbai
Turkey receives over 27,300 Indian travellers in June
With Turkiye recently relaxing all the Covid-19 related travel restrictions for Indian visitors, the country hosted the highest ever number of travellers from India in June
‘Heal In India and Heal By India’ to boost medical tourism on the anvil
With the two top-of-the-line health initiatives, the government’s immediate focus is to push medical tourism in India via its upcoming one-stop tech-heavy portal Heal in India
Qatar Tourism gears up to receive more Indian travellers with Delhi and Mumbai roadshow
Qatar Tourism's roadshow in India drew industry and visitor attention to the infrastructure, attractions, and amenities being built for the prestigious FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which the…
IndiGo takes off for Bahrain
These new flights will enhance international connectivity and bolster trade, commerce and tourism between India and Bahrain, which is known for its pearl diving and trading tradition
Seven out of 20 busiest global air travel routes in May were India to Dubai
The busiest international route in India in May 2022 was Mumbai-Dubai with 406 flights
Vietnam logs in 24% increase in visas issued to Indian travellers
The number of visas issued by Vietnam to Indians has grown 24 times compared to pre-pandemic levels
Incredible India virtual roadshows go to Italy
Ministry of Tourism in India is organising a series of virtual roadshows in collaboration with Indian Missions abroad to reconnect and welcome back their partners
Two new tourist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh on the anvil
The new tourist circuits are Dibrugarh – Deomali – Hukanjuri – Khonsa in Tirap district and Dibrugarh – Kanubari – Longding in Longding district of the state
South African Tourism rolls out digital campaign for India
Through this targeted digital campaign, South African Tourism hopes to engage with millennials, double-income-no-kid households, and Indian families
Indonesia, India biggest source market for Singapore’s growth in tourist arrivals
In the first six months of this year, Singapore saw a surge in inbound visitors with Indians being the second highest nationality to arrive in the city state after Indonesia
Jet Airways to restart commercial operations from September
The ailing airline started the process for hiring pilots for Airbus’ A320 aircraft as well as Boeing’s 737NG and 737Max planes
Vistara to become first Indian airline to launch e-tech logbook
Vistara partners with Ultramain ELB and is set to become the first Indian airline to introduce an e-tech logbook solution and go paperless in its operations
Accor sets eyes on Madhya Pradesh, signs two new properties in Bhopal and Indore
The signing of this project further strengthens Accor’s already dominant position in India which consists of 55 across brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Grand…
Azerbaijan Airlines unveils New Delhi-Baku flights from 10 Aug
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has started ticket sales for flights to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku from New Delhi
50% travellers plan to take monsoon trip outside city limits, says OYO
As per global hospitality technology company, OYO’s Monsoon Travel Report 2022, Indian travellers expressed high travel intent for intercity roadtrips
Akasa Air gears up to take off from 7 August
Akasa Air has begun ticket sales for 28 flights, operating weekly on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route from August 7
Singapore Airlines rolls out special fares for flights from 4 cities in India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering special promotional fares for travel from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi to destinations across Asia
India cuts windfall tax on ATF
The tax cut was announced just weeks after the government imposed the two charges, in line with a decline in international rates
Thomas Cook India ties with Vistara to roll out international gateways programme
Vistara Getaways, powered by a cutting-edge technology platform designed and built by the Thomas Cook India Group, presents customers with dynamic inventory and ready-to-book holidays
Varanasi to be first ‘Cultural and Tourism Capital’ of SCO
Varanasi will become the “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the SCO for 2022-23 under a new rotating initiative by the eight-member organisation to promote people-to-people contacts and…
Thomas Cook India joins hands with Mastercard and HDFC for South East Asia holidays
This campaign provides an instant discount to customers when they book their holidays to South East Asian destinations of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
IndiGo to take off for Delhi-Deoghar flights from 30 July
IndiGo will be the first airline to operate from Deoghar, which will boost connectivity to Jharkhand and nearby regions
Deoghar Airport unveiled in Jharkhand
As a key step to provide direct connectivity to Baba Baidyanath Dham, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited newly-built Deoghar Airport
Vietjet rolls out India-Vietnam flights at INR 26. Here’s what you need to know
The special tickets are valid for booking on all domestic flights operated by Vietjet as well as all international routes departing and arriving in Vietnam until July 13
India must gear up for more domestic travellers
India needs to focus on the need to develop and showcase newer tourist destinations to attract more travellers from both domestic and international countries
Agoda set to host its third consecutive CODEGODA competition in August
Following the success of the first two instalments, the digital travel platform is running another call for software developers and engineers around the world – this time, to solve the…
Vistara gears up for Mumbai-Bangkok flights from 5 August
The flights on the Mumbai-Bangkok route will be operated five days a week, using the A320neo aircraft
Indian travel market will reach $125 billion by FY27
India’s tourism industry in 2020 accounted for 31.8 million jobs, which is likely to grow to 53 million jobs by 2029 and international tourist arrivals are expected to touch 30.5 billion by…
Thomas Cook and SOTC ink pact with Turkey Tourism to boost travel from India
In a planned initiative to give fillip to travel to Turkey in the high potential India market, Thomas Cook (India), and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have recently signed an agreement with…
DGCA delivers notice to SpiceJet over series of snags
The show-cause notice by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) comes after a spate of air safety incidents reported by SpiceJet flights
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Thomas Cook India and SOTC to boost tourism for Turkey
Sign agreement between Thomas Cook India, SOTC and Turkiye Tourism to boost demand and visitations for Turkey
Thomas Cook India and SOTC to boost tourism for Turkey
87% Indian travellers want airport lounge access
Collinson research revealing that 49% of Indian travellers ‘feel safer at the airport’ when they’re able to access a lounge
Sri Lanka eyes Indian travellers for quick tourism revival
Sri Lanka will hold roadshows starting next month in five Indian cities to attract travellers seeking “wellness, leisure, and Ramayana-trail,” tours, corporate functions and destination…
India Tourism: Country needs new tourist destinations
The Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, emphasized the need to develop and showcase newer India tourist destinations.
India Tourism: Country needs new tourist…
Finnair to unveil Helsinki-Mumbai flights from August
The Mumbai service will now start as a thrice weekly and go up to four times a week from this November
Visit Portugal rolls out maiden e-learning course for Indian travel trade
The modules cover all aspects of Portugal, from its culture to its seven distinct regions, along with the specialised modules such as shopping, gastronomy and accommodation
How Agoda can help hoteliers achieve the competitive edge
In this dynamic environment, it becomes even more important for hoteliers and property owners to showcase themselves to reach the right target audience, at the right time and through the…
Goa unveils monsoon trekking
Monsoon trekking will boost the economy and will generate employment for locals by promoting hinterland travel
IndiGo to operate additional flights on three routes
IndiGo is now operating additional flights on Delhi-Leh, Delhi-Srinagar and Lucknow-Pantnagar routes from July due to increased demand
Touchdown China! Etihad goes off to Beijing
With this, Etihad becomes the first regular direct international passenger service to return to Beijing
Turkish Airlines and IndiGo resume codeshare partnership
The agreement will enable both the carriers to provide more flexibility of choice to the customers on sectors between India and Istanbul
Bangalore airport crosses 250 million passenger mark in June
An additional 50 million passengers travelled from BLR Airport in a span of nearly three years despite the pandemic and consequential slowdown
India leads the tourist rush to Thailand as arrivals surpass 2 million
Indians followed by Malaysians are leading a tourist rush to Thailand after it relaxed entry rules, with total arrivals topping 2 million since the start of the year and providing a fillip…
MakeMyTrip enters Global Sustainable Tourism Council
The online travel agency joins a select band of travel companies across the world that are taking the lead in driving sustainable tourism practices
Vietjet to open five more international routes from India to Da Nang
The event also marks Vietjet’s announcement to incorporate Da Nang’s tourism symbol on its fleet to promote the city globally
Vistara mulls new international routes as demand rises
Vistara is charting out its own plans to expand international operations on the Frankfurt and Paris routes and add newer routes
Thomas Cook rolls out corporate booking tool for forex
Thomas Cook India’s FX-Now ushers in a digitised foreign exchange model that ensures speed, accuracy and seamless services for its on-the-go business travellers
GO FIRST launches new Kochi – Abu Dhabi route
This region will strengthen GO FIRST’s international footprint to the Middle East and passengers will be able to experience affordable travel experience
TAPping soft skills! Ministry of Tourism in India rolls out Tourism Awareness Programme
The Tourism Awareness Program being conducted by the Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management (AIH&TM), ITDC has been curated post identifying the necessity of Soft Skill…
AirAsia India adds Lucknow as latest destination with 112 weekly direct flights
AirAsia India announced that it is expanding its network to Lucknow with daily direct flights connecting Lucknow to Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Kolkata and Mumbai
China lifts two-year COVID visa ban on Indians
China has announced plans to provide visas to Indian professionals and their families stranded in India for over two years
SpiceJet rolls out in-flight online shopping
The authentic in-flight online shopping experience curated by e-commerce portal, Snapdeal will feature products and deals from leading product categories
Airlines must pay compensation if passenger denied boarding, says DGCA
These are liable only in cases where the traveller is holding a valid ticket and has presented it on time, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Mumbai airport unveils vertical axis wind turbine and solar PV system
Mumbai airport has introduced this pilot programme to ensure 24/7 energy generation, harnessing maximum energy through wind power systems, while enabling highly efficient and low carbon…
Sarovar Hotels rolls out new property in Vaishnodevi
Sarovar Hotels, one of the fastest growing hospitality chains in India with over 95 operating hotels across 65 destinations in India and Africa, opened The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico, Katra
AirAsia India deploys revolutionary TaxiBot operations in Bengaluru
AirAsia India flagged off the commencement of TaxiBot operations at Bengaluru International Airport
IRCTC set to connect India-Nepal via tourist train
The train will depart from New Delhi on the Shri Ramayana Yatra Circuit and will cover the distance of approximately 8,000 kilometres to reach Nepal
Flyers who don’t wear masks can be declared ‘unruly’ and deboarded, says DGCA
Airlines must de-board any passenger before departure if they refuse to wear face mask inside an aircraft even after being warned, aviation regulator DGCA said
These are India’s top spiritual travel destinations
Tracking consumer travel sentiment across India, global travel technology company, OYO, has published 'India's Treasure Trove of Cultural Travel 2022' report
New Hans Airways is getting ready for long-haul flights to India
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Hans Airways, the UK’s newest long-haul airline, is pleased to have attracted a highly-experienced and diverse group of Cabin Crew as its front-of-house ambassadors looking…
Kerala unveils QR code-aided e-guide to boost tourism
Kerala Tourism minister PA Mohamed Riyas has launched a virtual travel guide that gives access to all information on tourism locations through QR Code for visitors to the state
India tops Sri Lankan tourist market
As many as 5,562 tourists from India visited Sri Lanka in May followed by 3,723 from the UK, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said
Turkey removes all Covid-19 related restrictions for Indian travellers
Now, arriving Indian travellers no longer have to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus or proof of recovery from the disease or a negative PCR test result
Going Green! IndiGo implements new measures to conserve water and cut carbon emissions
IndiGo is implementing innovative measures to reduce water and fuel consumption on flights
Vietjet unveils direct flights from Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Vietjet has officially inaugurated the direct flights connecting Mumbai with Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Singapore’s Competition Commission raises concerns over Air India buy
Tata Group’s acquisition of Air India is likely to run into a regulatory wall in Singapore
BLADE India unveils helicopter services in Goa
With this launch, BLADE India aims to make Goa more accessible and navigable for travellers to discover the bounties and hidden gems
India tracking towards UN Sustainable Goals
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Head of the United Nations (UN) In India, Shombi Sharp, told the national summit in Delhi on June 4 that tourism has been included as targets in goals 8 (Decent Work and…
Jeddah bound! Vistara adds new international route
The launch of services to Jeddah will further intensify Vistara's presence in the Middle East region
Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route
The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers
OYO adds over 1250 new corporates since March 2022
The recovery is led by small and medium enterprises, traditional business houses & conglomerates, startups, travel management companies
Cordelia Cruises seeks to pump in USD 1 billion by 2025
Cordelia Cruises is planning to pump in excess of USD 1 billion by 2025 for acquiring at least three cruise ships as it aims to target the domestic market, which has world’s third-largest…
Top destinations for more sustainable travel in 2022
From trend-setting cities to stunning natural parks and destinations making a concerted effort to manage their travel volumes more consciously, there is plenty of inspiration for the 94% of…
India’s travel may surpass pre-pandemic levels by 2022 end, says WTTC
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the Indian economy could surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, with a year-on-year…
SpiceJet may start broadband internet service on board in new MAX planes
SpiceJet will induct more Boeing 737 Max aircraft over the next few months and it hopes to start broadband internet service on its planes soon
South Korea reopens for Indian travellers
Indian travellers can now apply for a short term (C-3) visa which allows foreigners to stay up to 90 days for marketing research, travel, visiting relatives, meetings or similar reasons
Malaysia announces visa on arrival for Indian travellers from 1 June
Malaysia has announced Visa on Arrival (VOA) effective 1 June 2022 for Indian travellers through selected entry points via Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, or Indonesia
India drops to 54th place on tourism development index, top ranked In South Asia
India ranked at the 54th place in a global travel and tourism development index, down from 46th in 2019, but still remained on the top within South Asia
Oyo cancels IPO plans for this year
Oyo Hotels is shelving plans for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2022 after a market downturn that would hurt its valuation
Easing Covid-19 travel restrictions lead to rise in flight bookings
India’s fintech major Paytm witnessed strong growth in daily flight bookings amid rising demand for both domestic and international air travel
DGCA directs airlines not to offer passengers unserviceable seats
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed carriers not to offer unserviceable seats to passengers on domestic and international flights
India travel business back to 2019 levels
Long stays between 3 and 7 days account for 54 per cent of the global searches while stays above 8 days account for 20 per cent of the searches on travel portal Booking.com
SpiceJet faces ransomware attack
SpiceJet said its systems faced an “attempted ransomware attack” on May 24, which impacted and slowed down flight departures on May 25 morning
IndiGo appoints Pieter Elbers as CEO
IndiGo has appointed Pieter Elbers, President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as its CEO, replacing Ronojoy Dutta, who will retire on September 30
Thailand’s budget carrier Nok Air to take off for India soon
Nok Air’s new routes will provide the convenient connections from various Indian gateways to Bangkok, and beyond to over 20 destinations in Thailand
Israel removes RT-PCR testing requirements for all travellers
The requirement to have a negative report of RT-PCR test before leaving for Israel and undergoing a complete RT-PCR test upon arrival followed by an isolation period has been removed
Here’s why India’s aviation sector is something to watch out for
Here are some of the reasons why India’s aviation sector is teeming with potential in the coming years.
Desaru Coast plans largest incentives to cater to India
Malaysia’s newest and largest integrated destination, Desaru Coast Destination Resort has announced its largest incentives package to entice Indian travellers
OYO unveils free stay after 5 nights
In a bid to boost travel in post-pandemic India, hospitality technology platform OYO announced that its customers will be eligible for a free stay after every 5 night stays
India Tour Operators Lay Out Plan for Tourism Revival
India Tour Operators Lay Out Plan for Tourism Revival -
As per directives from the Hon. Prime Minister of India, Hon. Narendra Modi, a 2-member delegation from the Indian Association of…
AirAsia India cuts international connecting baggage fees
AirAsia India announced a special offer of 50% off its International Connecting Baggage (ICB) fees, for bookings made till 30th June 2022
SATTE 2022 Opens to Amazing Response
SATTE 2022 Opens to Amazing Response -
The much-awaited travel show, SATTE, opened today, May 18, 2022, signifying a resurgence in the COVID-hit travel and tourism industry. This is the…
Indians fifth largest international visitors to US
India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019
Air France-KLM And IndiGo launch codeshare deal
With this partnership, Air France and KLM will ultimately offer their customers access to 30 new Indian destinations and a large number of round-trip combinations for both business and…
Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson becomes Air India head
Tata Sons announced Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson has been appointed the MD and CEO of Air India
India is going to be a magnificent cruise destination
India is going to be a magnificent cruise destination -
Cruise tourism is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing components of the leisure industry, said Union Minister Mr Sarbananda…
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 and Australian Open 2023 travel offerings from DreamSetGo
India’s premium sports travel and experiences platform DreamSetGo has become the ‘Official Travel Agent’ of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022
New Zealand allows entry to fully vaccinated Indians from 1 August
New Zealand government has announced further relaxations in border restrictions, allowing all fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, to travel to Aotearoa from…
India’s domestic air passenger traffic witnesses 83% growth in April
Domestic air passenger traffic is estimated to have logged an 83 per cent growth year-on-year at 10.5-million in April
Direct flight from India to Madagascar on the anvil
Madagascar remains unexplored by Indian tourists, an island nation located just six hours away in the Indian Ocean next to Mauritius
Jet Airways gets security clearance for flights
The Home Ministry in India has granted security clearance to Jet Airways as the airline plans to relaunch commercial flight operations in upcoming months
Oyo buys Europe-based Direct Booker
The recent buy will strengthen the SoftBank-backed company’s presence in Europe, especially in Croatia where it already has nearly 1,800 vacation homes on its Belvilla platform and over…
Thomas Cook India expands in Gujarat
Thomas Cook India expands in Gujarat -
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, inaugurated a new Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlet in Vadodara to…
India’s national tourism policy with prime focus on digitisation on the anvil
India is rolling out a digital platform in order to facilitate seamless travel within India to boost domestic travel
Arabian Travel Market is officially open
Arabian Travel Market is officially open -
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief…
Where is India heading this summer post lockdown?
In December 2021, as travel opened domestically, most respondents had preferred travelling mostly to meet their family and friends after a long time due to the pandemic
Celebrating Women Empowerment in Travel and Tourism
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The newest initiative of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Women in TAAI and Tourism (WITT) organized its first conclave in New Delhi to celebrate…
Expansion of air services on cards for India and Canada
India and Canada have discussed the expansion of the bilateral air service agreement that will allow more flights between the two countries
India Tour Operators Say More Tourism Support Needed
India Tour Operators Say More Tourism Support Needed -
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has written to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi thanking him for extolling NRI’s…
Portugal welcomes back Indian travellers
Visitors arriving on the mainland Portugal from India, will be required to present some documents as mandate and no quarantine will be obligatory upon arrival
FICCI’s digital drive in travel on spotlight
FICCI is organising the fourth edition of Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit 2022 this week in May
Delhi’s IGI airport is now world’s second busiest airport
The aviation sector has started showing signs of recovery in 2022 after remaining affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic for two years
India cancels hundreds of passenger trains to move extra coal
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As India scrambles to overcome its worst power crisis in years, the government-owned coal mining and refining corporation Coal India, which accounts for 80…
Emirates’ Dubai-India flights witness 95% load factor
Dubai-India flights of Emirates are operating at about 95% capacity, while the airline is operating at about 70% pre-pandemic capacity
Most Indians keen to travel abroad in next six months: Airbnb survey
Indian travellers are planning their next trip abroad with almost three-quarters of respondents looking to do so in the foreseeable future
Air India proposes to acquire AirAsia India
both airlines are run by Tata Sons — Air India is a wholly owned subsidiary, while AirAsia India is a joint venture with Malaysia’s AirAsia
Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel
This new advancement will help deliver a more personalised and convenient solution to travellers to help make their overall planning and travel experience smoother and more enjoyable
India’s hotels on recovery track
India’s hotel industry eclipsed pre-pandemic comparables in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) for three consecutive days during the second week of April
India suspends tourist visas of Chinese travellers
India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body International Air Transport Association (IATA) said
Singapore invites Indian families with exclusive promotions
With summer family vacation season commencing across India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore Airlines along with their destination partners, have announced an exclusive…
Tourism Australia unveils virtual travel fair
Tourism Australia has launched a Virtual Travel Fair, Discover a Great Deal More, that provides Indian travellers with the opportunity to explore attractive deals on holidays to Australia
India to launch AYUSH Visa for seekers of traditional treatments
A special visa category will be created soon for those who want to travel to the country to avail of AYUSH therapies
Vietjet to open four new routes between India and Vietnam
Vietjet has announced four new services linking India and Vietnam, marking the airline’s post-pandemic return and continued expansion in the country
Tourism Malaysia looks to India to boost tourism
India remains and has been one of the top market sources for Malaysia
Qatar Airways and IndiGo reactivate strategic cooperation
Qatar Airways and IndiGo have announced the reactivation of strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government
70% Indians plan to travel this summer
India’s EMI financing and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) network, ZestMoney has revealed the findings from a customer survey conducted to understand Indians’ travel plans and preferences for this…
Tourism New Zealand relaunches travel trade website
Tourism New Zealand has relaunched its travel trade website with the aim to deliver the best information, education, resources and support to inspire and help travel agents to sell New…
India crosses 400K daily passenger-mark post Covid
India has crossed the record of over 400,000 daily air passengers, the country’s highest since the onset of Covid-19 pandemic, Union civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said
SIA resumes A380 service to Delhi
The return of the superjumbo to India is part of SIA’s larger effort to progressively bring frequency and capacity back to pre-Covid levels in the coming months
Air India cancels Hong Kong flights
Air India has cancelled flight services to Hong Kong due to Covid-19 restrictions imposed by the Hong Kong authorities and limited demand in the sector
Royal Caribbean’s ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ sets sail for maiden voyage in Singapore
This commencement is part of Singapore’s resumption of safe cruise travel for international guests, with innovative solutions and rigorous protocols aimed at ensuring passenger wellbeing
Mumbai unveils free inter-terminal coach transfers for passengers
With a commitment to continue to provide an enhanced travel experience, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has commenced the much-awaited Inter-terminal Coach…
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s Chennai flights to be unveiled on 27 April
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a low-cost carrier based in the UAE capital, has announced the introduction of a new service to Chennai
Agoda data indicates early signs of recovery for Bali
Following Indonesia’s announcement to re-open its borders to international travellers, digital travel platform Agoda has seen a surge in searches for Bali from neighbouring markets
Kerala Travel Mart sets eyes on caravan tourism
As caravan tourism gains momentum in Kerala, the new event will showcase its has immense domestic and international tourism potential
Yas Island logs in over 70 million views following launch of ‘Yas Hai Khaas’
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, partnered with Bollywood superstar, Ranveer Singh, and went viral following the launch of ‘Yas Hai…
Jet Airways to return with no-frills hybrid models
The Kalrock-Jalan consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, is also planning two-class facilities for flyers.
Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time
Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier
AirAsia resumes flights between India, Malaysia and Thailand
AirAsia said it is resuming flights connecting India with Malaysia and Thailand from this month.
THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT join hands to fly Indian travellers to Thailand
THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT signed the LOI to enhance travel experience and develop marketing activities for the Indian market, to offer passengers with privileges and joint promotion…
TAAI postpones 66th convention scheduled in Colombo
The 66th Convention & Exhibition of TAAI, which was scheduled to be held from 19-22 April 2022, in Colombo Sri Lanka, has been postponed
Four in five executives expect to travel for business this year
The vast majority of people (80%) believe they will travel for work this year and next, in the latest sign of a surge in demand for international travel following the lifting of coronavirus…
Major market players paved way to recovery in travel industry at ITB India
The concurrent three-day ITB India Conference featured close to 100 online sessions with over 80 industry experts
93% Indians planning to spend more on travel in 2022
Indian travellers are looking to adopt the new normal with more purpose as per the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report
How Goa is tapping high-end travellers this season
Goa will need a roadmap to put its tourism sector back on track after the Covid pandemic, new Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said
India No. 1 market for Middle East’s travel sector
India’s positioning as Dubai’s largest source market remains the key focus at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022
IHCL launches first Ginger hotel in Kochi
Located at Kalamassery, the hotel is built around the brand’s design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience to its guests
Kerala Tourism debuts caravan tourism packages for travellers
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) has come out with an attractive ‘Caravan Holidays’ package, which offers tourists a high-end experience of travelling
NRIs need no longer pay 5% TCS on tour package in India
The Indian government has said domestic tour operators are now not required to collect tax on sale of overseas tour packages to NRI
Kashmir records 1.63 lakh travellers in first two months of 2022
Kashmir Valley has received over 1.63 lakh visitors, including foreigners, in the first two months of this year, cheering tourism stakeholders who are expecting a bumper season this year
Mauritius Tourism launches campaign for Indian travellers
Mauritius has unveiled a new advertising campaign in India called ‘Where Else but Mauritius'
India Pavilion wins recognition for top 3 design at Expo2020
The India Pavilion has been recognised among the top three pavilions at the Expo 2020 Dubai for its exclusive design and innovation
Emirates to reinstate 170 weekly frequencies to India from April 1
Emirates will re-introduce pre-pandemic flight frequencies to its destinations in India from 1 April 2022
VFS Global predicts spike in Thailand eVisa on Arrival demand ahead of Thai Airways resuming flights
Starting of Thailand eVOA services through VFS Global is expected to offer great convenience to customers travelling to Thailand
IndiGo launches 100 domestic flights in summer schedule
Airline major IndiGo has launched 100 flights connecting key domestic metro cities and regional centres
India resumes regular international flights after two years. Here’s what you need to know
India has resumed international flight operation after almost two years after it halted flights on March 23, 2020
LOT to resume flights to Delhi this week, launch Mumbai service in May
LOT Polish Airlines is set to commence passenger flights to Mumbai effective May 31, 2022
Yas Island Abu Dhabi unveils Bollywood-themed campaign
Yas Island Abu Dhabi has launched yet another viral marketing campaign, ‘Yas Hai Khaas’ with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, targeting consumers from India
Singapore Airlines and Scoot reopen network for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 April
Fully vaccinated travellers on all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore, without any on-arrival test or quarantine requirements
India’s aviation sector sees revival
As many as 3.82 lakh passengers undertook air travel daily in the last seven days, giving hopes of revival of the sector in India
New Bengaluru tech hub part of Airbnb’s ongoing investment in India
Airbnb has announced fresh investment in India through the impending opening of a new technology hub in Bengaluru
India Pavilion logs in 1.5 million visitors at Expo 2020
The India Pavilion, one of the largest and most iconic pavilions at Expo2020 Dubai, has recorded more than 1.5 million footfalls since its inauguration on October 1 last year
40K UAE visa applications processed by VFS Global from India since Dubai reopened borders
The data reflects the significant contribution of VFS Global’s Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), an exclusive visa application processing facility for Emirates Airline passengers
Hong Kong to lift flight ban from 9 countries, including India from 1 April
Hong Kong plans to relax some anti-Covid measures next month, which includes lifting a ban on flights from nine countries
Thomas Cook India, SOTC launch ‘Ultra Flexible’ European holidays
Ultra Flexible” holidays comes without the restrictions of either minimum number of co-travellers, fixed dates, airlines or fixed timings for sightseeing
SIA resumes super jumbo A380 services to Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
News alert: India restores e-visa to 156 countries and regular visas to all
India has restored all currently valid five-year e-tourist visa given to citizens of 156 countries and regular paper visa to nationals of all countries with immediate effect
IndiGo restarts India-Thailand flights after two years
IndiGo has began operating flights between India and Thailand from this week onwards after a span of two years
Emirates Skywards and ICICI unveil co-branded credit card
Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Credit Card will enable customers to earn Skywards Miles quickly on travel, lifestyle and everyday spends
Hotelbeds joins hands with OYO to expand in the US
Hotelbeds has just announced a new partnership with OYO securing special rates and exclusive offers for its clients at the hotel chain's properties across the United States
Singapore Airlines to expand VTL network to India and 26 other countries
Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network from March 16 to connect to 66 cities in 27 countries, including India
MakeMyTrip unveils limited edition NFTs to showcase diversity of India
MakeMyTrip has launched limited edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to celebrate the spectacular beauty and diversity of India’s myriad landscapes, varied flora and fauna, and more
Tata Sons chief Chandrasekaran becomes Air India chairman
N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, has been appointed as the chairman of Air India by the airline’s board, aviation industry sources said
International air fares to drop by 50% as India lifts travel ban after two years
International air tickets are expected to get as much as 40% cheaper with increased flights after the government lifted the ban on international commercial flights after two years
South Africa to issue e-visas for Indian travellers soon
South Africa will introduce e-visas for Indians to attract more tourists, business travellers and movie-makers
National digital tourism mission on the anvil in India
Ministry of Tourism has proposed setting up a National Digital Tourism Mission and an inter-ministerial Task Force has been set-up
