Azerbaijan Airlines, the flag carrier of Azerbaijan plans to commence its direct flights between Baku and Mumbai – the commercial hub of India from November onwards.
India has slashed windfall taxes on locally produced crude oil, and for exported diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel(ATF), in line with the decline in international prices.
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…
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site, was among the 10 most popular ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22, according to a new report released by the Union Ministry of…
Vistara has launched its inaugural flight between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Air India has announced 20 additional flights every week to Birmingham, London and San Francisco. They will be introduced in a phased manner from October to December this year.
Garuda Aerospace, one of the beneficiaries in the list of Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for drones, has received the necessary approvals from the Directorate General of Civil…
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has embarked on a preliminary promotional trip to India with the aim to reconnect and revive the tourism and business events industry in…
Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), an experiential luxury resort chain with twenty seven properties in its portfolio across four states has announced Special Dussehra and Diwali holiday packages at…
Thomas Cook (India) Limited – India’s leading omnichannel travel services company has elevated Mr. Abhishek Nagpal to Business Head, Visa & Passport Services. He has been…
Zoomcar has announced it has achieved more than 25,000 registered vehicles on its marketplace platform globally.
Zoomcar achieved this impressive milestone within just 12 months of…
Akasa Air has a total of eleven non-stop routes along eight cities including - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, and Agartala from October 21, 2022. The airline…
Raising concerns regarding the 5G rollout, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has written to the Department of Telecom (DoT) on likely interference of the spectrum with…
Elephant safari and jeep safari in the park were closed in May due to the monsoon. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is made from sustainable resources, such as forestry and agricultural waste and used cooking oil and can be blended with fossil jet fuel to reduce emissions.
As part of the plan, being discussed at multiple levels within the group, the consolidation process is likely to start with the merger of AirAsia India into Air India Express, to be…
IndiGo flew its Airbus A320 aircraft to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) from Mumbai on 22 September. Not only is it the carrier’s 100th destination, but also its 11th in the…
Breaking its own single-day record, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), handled the movement of 1,30,374 passengers on 17 September, the highest since the…
To enhance the connectivity in north India, Alliance Air will restart its maiden Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) route Delhi-Shimla-Delhi from 26 September 2022.
The country’s longest river cruise service between Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Bogibeel in Assam will begin from early 2023, said Sarbananda Sonowal, Union minister of ports, shipping and…
IndiGo will operate flights to Mangaluru from Bengaluru starting October 30, 2022. Flight (6E256) will depart Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) at 6.40 am for Bengaluru.
Some 500 delegates and speakers from India are now in Kuching for the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2022 being held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)
Malaysia Tourism has launched an online program which is dubbed as Malaysia Master Online Specialist Program. The launching of the online specialist program coincided with the Travel Agents…
Aviation regulatory authority, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered that the 50% capacity restriction for SpiceJet flight operations should continue until 29 October…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have opened Hyatt Place Bharuch, it marks the second Hyatt Place hotel in the state of Gujarat and the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in India
ITC Hotel’s has taken up five boutique properties under the new brand, Storii by ITC Hotels. With the recent openings at Goa and Dharamshala, the ITC HOTELS Group now has its 5th property in…
Revealing travel trends for Indian tourists this festive season, Kayak stated that Dubai, Bangkok and London are the most popular international cities to visit.
Union Tourism Minister Kishan Reddy urged that all states share and adopt best practices to boost the tourism sector. India is expected to get 50 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 30 Bn…
Jazeera Airways has launched two new routes to the cities of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) and Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore) in India.
A total of 30 narrow- and wide-body aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air India over the course of the next 15 months, allowing the airline to more than double its current fleet…
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in the Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth…
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has prohibited flight crew from taking selfies in aircraft besides asking the airlines to ensure that passengers do…
Air India today unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan, to establish itself, once again, as a world-class global airline with an Indian heart – the absolute best in class in…
Hotelogix, a provider of enterprise-grade hospitality solutions on cloud, announced the integration of its Hotel PMS with Carmen Software, a major hotel financial management system.
With the festive season approaching, Vietjet announces the "Love Connection" Campaign – the first ever for India that offers Indian couples with opportunities to experience their dreamful…
AI-based travel app ixigo has announced the launch of ‘ixigo Flex’ - a feature that allows the purchase of a fully flexible airline ticket with no additional payment for rescheduling, apart…
Air India has unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan, to establish itself, once again, as a world-class global airline with an Indian heart - the absolute best in class in customer…
’Passenger Safety is of Utmost Importance’, confirms Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with its simulated, emergency-response, mock drill organised at the…
Srilankan Holidays has appointed Linkin Reps as one of the Franchise Operator for its passenger holiday business in India. This decision will assist Srilankan Holidays in strengthening…
FAITH, the policy federation of all the 10 national associations representing the tourism, travel and hospitality industry of has proposed ‘PM – HINES’ or ‘Prime Minister – Holiday in India…
Thai AirAsia aircraft sporting a new design will operate on both domestic Thailand and international routes.
Thai AirAsia: Bright and colorful livery takes off
Goa Airport has received a request for slots for the arrival of international charter flights from eight destinations, including Russia, which will be approved by the end of September.
India is set to introduce a comprehensive National Tourism Policy in the next two months, stated Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeastern Region of India Kishan…
Thomas Cook (India) Limited its Group Company, SOTC Travel’s Travel Business Associate (TBA) model provides individuals, an opportunity to supplement their income while working from home.
This World EV Day, Radisson Hotel Group celebrates the inauguration of its Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in partnership with SunFuel at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi International Airport.
Aviation Regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) proposed amendments to the minimum requirements for the grant of an Air Operator Permit (AOP) to operate non-scheduled…
Leisure markets continue to lead recovery in the hospitality business, but business travel is also back, finds new data from hospitality data analytics firm STR Inc.
Speaking at a conclave organised by Services Export Promotion Council, Arvind Singh, secretary, ministry of tourism stated this. The government is contemplating setting up a new advisory…
The greenfield airport in Hollongi has received the aerodrome licence from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The DGCA said that the licence is “for public use for Visual…
Air India has started 20 new flights per week to Qatar from key Indian cities. It will start direct flights from Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai to Doha from 30 October.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation’s flagship program Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) has completed 5 years of success since the launch of it first flight on 21…
Tata Sons Ltd, the holding company of the Tata group, plans to raise as much as USD 4 billion to infuse fresh capital into Air India and refinance costly debt.
Petrus Elbers has joined IndiGo as the chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from Tuesday. Elbers replaced Ronojoy Dutta, 71, who is set to retire on September 30, 2022.
China and Germany hold onto second and third position while UK sees significant drop in the global Travel & Tourism GDP rankings
Domestic travel keeps US world’s biggest Travel…
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan in India, Ashok Gehlot has said that his government wants to develop the state as a centre of religious tourism, for which places of worship should be…
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier, has added Jaipur (Rajasthan) to its domestic network with direct connectivity to and from Mumbai, starting 30 September 2022.
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever…
German airline Lufthansa had to cancel its flights to India due to a one-day strike staged by its pilots, resulting in hundreds of passengers stranded at Delhi International Airport.
Australian healthcare, hospitality and agriculture sectors have been hit particularly hard by workforce shortages
Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages
With this move airlines will be to decide fares, travel agents are hopeful that now ticket prices are likely to go down for the upcoming festival season.
American tech giant Sabre Corporation president has planned an incremental multimillion-dollar investment in India to tap its tourism potential in airlines and hotels.
Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that his state government is in talks with major airline companies, to start direct international flights connecting Amritsar and Mohali to…
“Build Back Better” is the theme for the Travel Agent Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2022, set to take place at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 20-23 September.
The luxury hotel is the first Grand Hyatt property in Gurgaon. It offers a 7,500 square foot (700 square meter) Grand Ballroom and a meetings space, The Campus, which is 17,760 square foot…
Ashwin Gunasekeran, the CEO of Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) also stated that Penang has been actively engaging with India since 2017 as its one of the fastest growing…
AirAsia India and CAE have collaborated to integrate the CAE Rise Training System into the airline’s simulator training program. AirAsia India is the first airline in India to adopt a…
The hotel marks the entry of the Hyatt Centric brand in Maharashtra, is the 37th Hyatt hotel in India. It offers 60 rooms with views of the Arabian Sea and 2,152 square feet of event space.
On a trial basis, Radio-Frequency Identity Cards (RFID) have been introduced for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. Over 60…
In the new tourism policy that is being drafted, tourism in Uttar Pradesh will get an industry status. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given his consent to the proposal.
After two years of keeping Onam low-key owing to the pandemic, Kerala Tourism is geared up to bring alive the vibrant festivities to the streets and homes of Kerala with carnivals, arts and…
Priority needs to be given to provide the basic amenities at all tourist spots to increase tourism to the state says Basavaraj Bommai the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) have welcomed the government’s decision to withdraw five percent Tax Collected at Source (TCS), charged on sale of overseas tour packages to…
Ellora Caves, the UNESCO world heritage site in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, will become the first monument in the country to have a hydraulic lift.
Foreign tourists who want to visit the Himalayan state of Sikkim can now apply for Restricted Area Permit (RAP) and Protected Area Permit (PAP) online from October this year.
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
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…
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
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
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…
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…
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Isada Saovaros as the Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Mumbai Office, effective 1 August
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
From handpicked blend of ancient oriental wellness therapies and organic farming to private home theatre, the sprawling Siddha Wellness just 40 kms away from Delhi glows bright with…
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…
The flights will also connect Lucknow through convenient one-stop itineraries to other airports on its network, such as Srinagar, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Guwahati
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…
Boeing has been working closely with Air India to restore 777-300ER that had been grounded due to COVID-19 pandemic
Delhi to Vancouver flight is now daily on Air India
In the forthcoming ‘Invest Rajasthan’ programme in October, tourism will be a thrust sector which will play an important role in attracting investments
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
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
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'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…
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
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
The new tourist circuits are Dibrugarh – Deomali – Hukanjuri – Khonsa in Tirap district and Dibrugarh – Kanubari – Longding in Longding district of the state
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
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
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…
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 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…
This campaign provides an instant discount to customers when they book their holidays to South East Asian destinations of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
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
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 needs to focus on the need to develop and showcase newer tourist destinations to attract more travellers from both domestic and international countries
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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
This region will strengthen GO FIRST’s international footprint to the Middle East and passengers will be able to experience affordable travel experience
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 announced that it is expanding its network to Lucknow with daily direct flights connecting Lucknow to Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Kolkata and Mumbai
The authentic in-flight online shopping experience curated by e-commerce portal, Snapdeal will feature products and deals from leading product categories
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 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…