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Plan your travel with Star Air’s 78th Independence Day Sale Offer

Star Air is delighted to announce its exclusive Independence Day Freedom Sale, celebrating the 78th Independence Day of India.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines seeks expansion of bilateral air service with India

Turkish Airlines is aiming to expand its operations in India by revising the current bilateral air service agreement

Consumer

Top 5 Indian Monsoon getaway cities from Agoda

To make monsoon travel plans easier, Agoda shares a curated list of monsoon-friendly destinations for an enchanting experience - from the Pink City of Jaipur to the panoramic views of Mysore.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Tourism Board participates at MILT Congress in Jaipur 2024

From July 25th to 26th, Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) participated as a Bronze Partner in the 11th edition of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) India & Luxury Travel Congress (MILT Congress 2024) in Jaipur, India.

Attractions

Qutub Minar gains limelight as the 2nd most visited monument by foreign tourists in India

Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel constructed by the Delhi Sultanate, has surpassed the Mughal Empire’s Agra Fort to become the second most visited monument by foreigners in 2023-24, as per visitor statistics from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Global

Indians can now travel to Sri Lanka without a visa on a 30-day visit

To promote tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and several other select countries.

Global

Kochi saw the highest year-on-year increase in occupancy rates in May 2024: HVS India

In the HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview - June 2024, the following highlights are in focus for the Indian Market.

Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways adds four weekly flights to Jaipur, India

A welcome ceremony at Jaipur International Airportacclaimed the new route, which offers guests four non-stop services a week, enhancing connectivity between one of India's cultural treasures, and the rest of the world, via Abu Dhabi.

Asia

Skyscanner Savings Generator tool now available to more markets in APAC

Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in September 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.

Global

Thailand extends visa waiver for Indian and Taiwanese tourists till 1 November

Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to extend visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up its sluggish economy.

Germany

Germany witnesses a growth of 32.6% visitors from India compared to previous year

Germany's tourism industry is witnessing a notable growth in visitors with Indian tourists playing a key role in driving this development.

Tourism

Germany witnesses growing influx of Indian travellers

Germany’s inbound tourism is on a steady recovery, with Indian guests playing an increasingly significant role. According to the German

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air commences operations between Mumbai-Gwalior and Bengaluru-Gwalior

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline expands its presence in Gwalior with nonstop weekly flights between Gwalior and Mumbai and one stop weekly connecting flights between Gwalior and Bengaluru via Mumbai starting 27th February 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air adds Doha as the first international destination to its network

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline announced international operations with the addition of Doha, capital of Qatar, as the first international destination to its rapidly expanding network.