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New ‘Taste Obsession’ popup series by Singapore in India
The Indian consumer’s hunger for world-class dining and nightlife is both driving the fast-evolving culinary scene in India, as well as shaping how their overseas travel choices and experiences.
Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity soon
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and MoCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) fear that the radio altimeters and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radio waves used for 5G in India.
Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back
As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic.
IndiGo enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines launches 19 new connecting flights to Europe
Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.
Nium unveils ‘Closed Loop’ payments alternative for airlines and OTAs
Nium, the global platform for Modern Money Movement announced the launch of Nium Airline Payments (NAP), a closed-loop payments solution powered by Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP).
Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers
SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in travelling and seek steps to ensure greener travel.
Asia Pacific airline passengers 12 times more confident about taking a flight than last year
Three quarters of airline passengers in Asia Pacific (APAC) feel confident about flying again. This is a significant rise from just 6% last year, according to Inmarsat’s 2022 Passenger Experience Survey, which surveyed 4,000 people across the APAC region who have travelled by air in the past 12 months.
Rashmika Mandanna in Agoda’s first-ever digital ad in India
Digital Travel Platform, Agoda, has launched its first-ever digital ad in India featuring popular actor, Rashmika Mandanna, of Goodbye fame.
VFS Global opens a new India visa application centre in Central London
VFS Global opened an India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) for the Indian High Commission in central London to help deal with the surge in demand for visa applications since the opening of international borders and relaxation of Covid guidelines.
Trevolution group sells more than 4,000 US-India airline tickets monthly
Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, reports that during the first nine months of 2022, it has sold almost 40,000 tickets for flights between the United States and India, thus further increasing the company’s market presence.
Vistara to launch Dhaka-Mumbai flights from 15 Nov
Indian full-service carrier Vistara will start operating flights on Dhaka in Bangladesh and Mumbai in India from November 15. The airline will operate two weekly flights on this route.
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Warner Bros
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a three-year partnership to collaborate on entertainment and lifestyle content, as well as joint marketing, to spotlight and inspire travel to destination Singapore.
Emirates announces new A380 destination
From 30 October onwards, Emirates will offer passengers flying to Bengaluru, India an option to fly in their signature A380 aircrafts.
Fly direct from Mumbai to Istanbul with IndiGo from 1 Jan
IndiGo, has announced the launch of direct flight between Mumbai-Istanbul starting 1 January 2023. These new routes and additional frequencies will enhance international connectivity between India & Turkey and beyond, through IndiGo’s code share with Turkish Airlines.
India to add 80 airports in next 4-5 years
In the last eight years, the number of airports in the country has increased from 74 to 141, and as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation, this will grow up to 220 in the next four to five years.
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