Bengaluru

Thai Airways International (THAI) recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of flights to Bengaluru.  THAI celebrated 15 years of roundtrip flights from Bangkok to Bengaluru at the…

With an aim to provide top-notch medical emergency response, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) launched an Indoor Ambulance Service at the Kempegowda International Airport,…

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights…

Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes. Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…

ibis Saigon Airport Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International Grade: Economy Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments Facilities:…

Carlson Rezidor has introduced its upper-upscale Radisson Blu brand to Bengaluru. The new Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru opened on Monday 13 March 2017 in the capital of southern…

The Indian government is considering plans for the world's most extensive Hyperloop network to-date, with up to four routes - including multi-stop lines - in the pipeline. An event in…

Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…

The old HAL Airport in Bengaluru could be reopened to help relieve a capacity crunch in the city. The Economic Times reported an official with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which…

Jetwing Colombo Seven Location: Ward Place, in the centre of Sri Lanka's capital city Grade: Upscale Keys: 70 plus 28 serviced apartments Facilities: Rooftop restaurant, bar, pool…

Steigenberger, the German hotel group, has announced the details of its first property in India. Deutsche Hospitality, Steigenberger's parent company, formed a joint venture with…

India's Jet Airways is increasing seat capacity on several routes with the introduction of its wide-bodied aircraft. Airbus A330s will be deployed on routes connecting Mumbai with…

Jet Airways will add another route linking India with Sri Lanka next month. Commencing on 5 January 2017, the new flights will operate daily, direct between Bengaluru and Colombo.…

Jet Airways will expand its operations in Singapore next month with the launch of a new direct flight from Bengaluru. Commencing on 14 December 2016, this new service will operate…

Ascott has secured a major new contract to manage three new serviced residences in India. The Singapore-based hospitality company is already the largest international serviced apartment…

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) recently conducted a five-city roadshow in India. In late August, the tourism board and representatives from 30 Mauritian travel…

India's Sarovar Hotels is targeting the large corporate and MICE sectors in Bengaluru - India's Silicon Valley - with the opening on a new hotel. The RBD Sarovar Portico is a new…

Indian travellers could soon be offered more opportunities to holiday in Greece, following the signing of an "open skies" aviation agreement between the two countries. Under the new…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement to help improve operations at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

Turkish Airlines would like to fly to three more Indian cities in future, the company's chairman has revealed. The Economic Times reported Ilker Ayci, who chairs Turkish Airlines’…

The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow. A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…

Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership. The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines…

Brigade Enterprises, the Bengaluru-based property developer, has announced plans to transform its hospitality business into a wholly-owned subsidiary. The move, which is subject to…

Sabre has expanded its Bengaluru development centre in an effort to scale-up its global operations and increase the speed with which it delivers new solutions to the travel industry.…

Vistara will continue to expand its network across India next month with the launch of additional flights to Goa, the popular beach resort enclave. Effective 12 May 2016, the airline…

AirAsia India has started offering automated check-in facilities for its passengers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The service, which was launched this month, will…

The state of Karnataka has unveiled plans to develop its golf tourism sector, The Hindu reports. The Karnataka tourism department will now offer incentives to those investing in…

Bengaluru-based Air Pegasus is planning to invest INR1 billion (US$15 million) in the current financial year to expand its operations to more cities across southern India. The Times…

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has welcomed its 100 millionth passenger, after less than eight years of operations. The landmark passenger, Vinay Kulkarni, arrived in…

Visit California has held a series of travel agent workshops in southern India. The tourism board travelled to Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad in January 2016 to host three training…

GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has embarked on a major expansion of its domestic operations, with four new routes and a series of additional flight frequencies. The four new…

Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces has opened a new luxury property in Bengaluru. Located close to the city's Kempegowda International Airport, Taj Bangalore offers 154 rooms and…

Two Indian cities topped the Asia Pacific rankings in TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice awards for "Destinations on the Rise". The world's largest travel site revealed this week that…

Airbus has launched a new aviation innovation centre in Bengaluru. The new Indian "BizLab" becomes only the third in the world, following existing facilities in Toulouse and Hamburg.…

Oman Air is set to significantly increase its operations in India, with additional frequencies on five routes. The number of flights operated from Muscat to Goa will rise from six per…

Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Bengaluru. The new cabins have been introduced on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft Air France uses…

Jet Airways has unveiled a series of new domestic flights for the forthcoming winter schedules, including four brand new city pairs. Effective 15 November, Jet will introduce new…

Worldhotels has added four new members in India as part of a new tie-up with The Lalit. The Lalit New Delhi, Lalit Mumbai, Lalit Ashok Bangalore and Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata will…

BCD Travel today opened its new business travel centre in Bengaluru. The new facility at Kabra Excelsior becomes the second new business centre opened in India by BCD in the past 12…

Shangri-La will open its first hotel in India's 'Garden City', Bengaluru, on 24 September. Spread across more than 8,000m² of land in the city centre, Shangri-La Hotel Bengaluru will…

Air India could be on the verge of launching the world's longest air route. The Economic Times reports that the national carrier is considering plans to operate services between…

Airlines based in South Asia will need to find and train 40,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, according Boeing. In the latest edition of its 'Boeing Pilot & Technician…

The annual PATA Travel Mart attracted more than 1,000 travel industry delegates to Bengaluru this week. The event, which was held from 6-8 September at the Bangalore International…

Bengaluru is the location of one of the world's first Sheraton Grand hotels. The new sub-brand was announced by Starwood earlier this year, as part of a broader revamp of the Sheraton…

Jet Airways is expanding its domestic network with the addition of new flights to multiple Indian destinations. The expansion has already commenced, with the addition of new daily…

SpiceJet has announced plans to mount additional flights to four Indian destinations for the summer season. The Delhi-based low-cost carrier will increase the frequency of its service…

Qatar Airways will increase the number of seats it offers to and from Bengaluru this summer. From 1 August 2015, the Doha-based airline will start flying a 335-seat, two-class Boeing…

New Indian airline Vistara has continued its rapid domestic growth, with the announcement of the launch of two new destinations: Lucknow and Bengaluru. Bookings are now open for the…

Air India has launched a new route to the southern coastal city of Puducherry. The new service links Bengaluru with the Union Territory and former French enclave, which was formerly…

A new airline has taken to the skies in southern India. Air Pegasus launched its first flights from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on 12 April 2015, and will initially…

Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion plans in South Asia with a significant increase in capacity to the Indian city of Bengaluru. From 1 August 2015, the airline will replace its…

Airbus has signed an agreement with India's Dynamatic Technologies Ltd to become a supplier for part of its wide-body A330 aircraft. The agreement, which is the largest manufacturing…

IndiGo will expand its operations in the Middle East next year, with two new services to Dubai. The Indian low-cost carrier will commence new daily services from Kozhikode and…

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has confirmed that Bengaluru bound flight MH192 that departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 2209 today (20 April), made an air turn back…

Jet Airways has announced the launch of two new international flights from South India to Abu Dhabi. The airline will launch its maiden flight from Benglauru to Abu Dhabi as well as a…

Bengaluru-based Air Pegasus will commence operations in March 2014. Backed by one of the largest domestic airport ground handling companies, the airline will link the Southern cities…

Brand USA has launched a series of travel agency educational programs at major Indian metropolitan and second tier cities. The first of these educational programs, titled ‘Discover…

Visit Flanders conducted three-city educational seminars for the Indian travel trade. Seminars were conducted in cities of Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru with an objective to update…

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed a representative in South India.  Knack Marketing will promote the destination through sales and marketing services for a variety of…

The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore will open doors to public on 30 September.  The property located at the city’s Residency Road is owned and developed by Nitesh Estates. The hotel with…

The Union Cabinet of India has approved the renaming of Bengaluru International Airport.  The airport will now be called as Kempegowda International Airport. The Bengaluru…

Jet Airways will increase its frequency on Mangalore-Bengaluru route from 25 July. According to a report by Dajjiworld.com, the airline will operate two additional flights. The flight…

Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the franchise agreement for Wyndham Grand Bangalore Yelahanka.  The property is set to open in 2020. The hotel will feature 180 rooms including 30…

Kerala-based Kairali Airlines Ltd will launch domestic operations from 1 November 2013. The company will launch its logo on 15 June in Kochi. The airline is currently discussing its…

Visit California has conducted educational seminars in Tier I and Tier II cities in India.  These educational seminars were held in the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru,…

The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) has opened a new office in Bengaluru. The state’s ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ campaign featuring  Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has created a…

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts has opened the 132-suite Davanam Sarovar Portico Suites in Bengaluru. The hotel is the company’s fourth property in the city. The all-suite hotel offers…

The UK Border Agency in association with facilitation company VFS Global have opened a new UK visa application centre in Bengaluru. The new centre will be operational from 28 May 2012 with…

Singapore-based travel search website Wego.com is entering the Indian market. The company has set up an office in Bengaluru with 10 employees and plans to launch the Indian version of the…