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Indian traffic drives growth at Changi Airport
Rising passenger traffic on routes to and from India boosted Singapore's Changi Airport last month.
The hub handled a total of 5.0 million passengers in May 2017, up 4.6% compared to…
Indonesia’s Batik Air to launch trio of Indian routes
Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India.
The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to…
Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more
IndiGo boosts domestic network
Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? IndiGo
Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
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…
New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel
Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways.
The new partnership enables passengers…
India identifies four possible Hyperloop routes
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…
IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month.
On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…
Jet Airways goes wide on series of routes
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…
IndiGo adds new international route from Chennai
IndiGo will expand its operations at Chennai next month with the launch of a new international route.
On 15 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will commence daily flights between the…
Ascott seals triple deal in India
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…
Mauritius woos Indian agents with roadshow
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 pens open skies deal with Greece
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…
Turkish Airlines eyes three Indian cities
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’…
Philippines turns to India for tourism boost
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 NZ connects to India with new codeshare
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…
Ethiopian Airlines plans Chennai flights
Ethiopian Airlines is planning to expand its operations in India with new flights, including the launch of a new route to Chennai.
The Times of India reports that the African airline…
Holiday Inn plans triple launch in India
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is planning to add three more midscale Holiday Inn hotels in India this year.
The Business Standard reported the company’s head of Southwest Asia,…
Scoot makes major push into India
Scoot has revealed plans for a major push into India with the launch of flights to three destinations: Chennai, Amritsar and Jaipur.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's Indian…
IHG adds two Holiday Inn Express hotels in India
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened two new Holiday Inn Express Hotels in India, located in Delhi and Chennai.
Holiday Inn Express Chennai is located on Old Mahabalipuram…
Visit California meets agents in South India
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…
AccorHotels opens second ibis in Chennai
AccorHotels has continued to expand its budget hotel portfolio in India, with the opening of its second ibis in Chennai.
Located on Mount Road in the centre of the city, ibis Chennai…
Chennai Airport closed until Sunday
Chennai Airport will remain closed until Sunday 6 December, following the floods that have inundated the Indian city this week.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the…
SpiceJet to link Chennai with Bangkok
SpiceJet has announced plans to launch a new international service from Chennai to Bangkok.
Commencing on 10 December 2015, the Indian low-cost carrier will operate the route six…
Jet adds four new domestic routes this winter
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…
Brand USA embarks on India trade mission
Brand USA will be conducting its fourth sales mission to India next month.
From 6-11 September 2015, the USA's tourism marketing body will be travelling across India to meet with…
Oman Tourism tours India
Ministry of Tourism, Oman has conducted multi-city roadshows in India in a bid to promote the Sultanate in the country.
Commencing in Chennai, the roadshow was also conducted in…
Fortune Park expands in Chennai
India's Fortune Park Hotels has opened a new property in Chennai.
The new Fortune Select Grand Chennai is being positioned as an "upscale, contemporary business hotel" located on GST…
InterContinental to rise in Chennai
IHG has signed a deal to bring its luxury InterContinental hotel brand to Chennai.
The agreement, with Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd, will see the 106-room InterContinental Chennai…
Cockpit fight delays Air India flight
An Air India flight was delayed after a fight broke out between the pilot and an engineer in the cockpit.
According to reports, an argument developed over technical issues and the…
India drives growth in Asian airport traffic
Airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to record rising passenger numbers in November 2014, driven by rising traffic in India.
According to the latest data from Airports…
flydubai to launch Chennai service
Chennai will get a new link to the Middle East next year, when low-cost carrier flydubai launches its first flights to the southern Indian city.
Commencing on 31 March 2015, the new…
India plans 1,750km bullet train corridor
India is planning to create a 1,750km high-speed rail corridor, connecting New Delhi in the north with Chennai in the south.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that a high-level…
IndiGo expands domestic operations
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has continued to expand its domestic network with the launch of a series of new flights.
Commencing this week, the airline will add a second daily…
ITC announces first luxury leisure retreat
ITC Hotels has announced its first five-star leisure retreat will open later this year.
ITC Grand Bharat is expected to open on 1 October 40 minutes from Delhi in the first of a new…
British Airways to fly Dreamliner to Chennai
British Airways has announced one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be placed on flights from Heathrow to Chennai this October.
The airline will also introduce another weekly…
IndiGo adds four new flights
IndiGo has added four new flights to its India network.
The airline has commenced a new daily non-stop flight between Pune and Kolkata and a fourth daily non-stop flight between Pune…
IBTM India confirms 2014 venue
Reed Travel Exhibitions has confirmed the venue for the IBTM India 2014.
The event will be conducted at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai from 3-5 September 2014.
Shinu Pillai, IBTM India…
Jet Airways announces Abu Dhabi-Chennai flights
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of a daily flight from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, effective 16 January
2014.
The flight 9W525 will depart Abu Dhabi at 1045 and arrive into…
Brand USA conducts educational programmes
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…
Jet Airways to launch Dammam services
Jet Airways will launch services to Dammam, Saudi Arabia from Kochi and Chennai.
The Chennai-Dammam flight will be operated via Abu Dhabi, while the Kochi-Dammam service will be…
Chennai lighthouse opens to visitors
The Union Minister of Shipping, G K Vasan made Chennai lighthouse accessible to local people and other tourists.
The Minister also inaugurated a lighthouse technical museum in…
BA boosts Chennai flights
British Airways (BA) has announced an addition to its Chennai flights.
The airline will add one extra flight between London-Chennai route, starting 27 October. With the addition, BA…
Singapore appoints South India rep
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…
Tourism tidbits from India
Puducherry Governor meets Tourism Minister
The Governor of Pondicherry, Virendra Kataria met the Union Tourism Minister, Dr K Chiranjeevi to expedite the releases of Central…
VoA numbers up 23% in June
The number of Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) tourists increased 22.9% in June 2013, as compared to June 2012.
Last month, India issued a total of 1,062 VoAs, as against 864 in June 2012.…
Jet boosts Singapore flights
Jet Airways is increasing connectivity between Singapore and India, with the launch of a second daily flight direct from Chennai.
From 1 August 2013, the full service carrier will…
Indonesia plans sales mission next month
Indonesia Tourism will hold its sales mission to India next month.
Road shows will be held in cities of Chennai, Pune and Mumbai from 1-5 July 2013. The Indonesian delegation will be…
Kairali Airlines to launch operations in November
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…
VoA scheme grows 37% in May 2013
India’s Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) scheme registered a 37.2% growth in May 2013 as compared to May 2012.
Last month, a total of 1,114 VoAs were issued as compared to 812 during May 2012.…
California educates Indian agents
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,…
Sri Lankan arrivals to India drop
The number of Sri Lankan arrivals to India dropped 10-15% in February and March 2013, compared to the year-ago period.
The country’s national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines has decided…
AirAsia plans India joint venture
AirAsia is planning to join forces with Indian conglomerate Tata, to form a new domestic low-cost carrier based in Chennai.
Through its investment arm, AirAsia Investment, the Malaysian…
BA boosts India network
British Airways (BA) has announced to boost its India network.
The airline will expand its route network from Hyderabad and Chennai from summer 2013 to six flights per-week from the…
Air Asia boosts India network
Air Asia will boost its India network.
The airline will increase its frequency from Tirchy, Tamil Nadu and Kochi, Kerala to Kuala Lumpur. The new flights from Tirchy will begin from…
ITC Grand Chola opens
ITC Grand Chola is now open in Chennai.
The 600 room hotel is accredited as the LEED Platinum green hotel in the new construction category. The hotel offers 10 food and beverage outlets,…
Kerala taps Australia market
Kerala Tourism organised a three-city road show in Australia last week.
Events were held in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth showcasing tour operators the opportunities for promoting…
Kollam to get heli taxi service
The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) in Kollam will introduce heli taxi service in the town ahead of the President’s Trophy Boat Race.
The services will be launched along with New…
No winter flights for Mysore, Belgaum
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has not approved flights to Karnataka’s tier II cities of Mysore and Belgaum. The recently approved winter schedule sees winter flights to…
Jet Airways adds Kochi – Bahrain flight
Jet Airways launched its third weekly flight from Kochi to Bahrain.
The inaugural flight was welcomed at Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) on 19 October 2012. The ceremony was attended by top…
Kingfisher unlikely to resume flights – minister
Kingfisher Airlines is unlikely to fly again, according to India's Aviation Minister.
Speaking to New Delhi Television yesterday (22 October 2012), Ajit Singh said it would be "very…
Vivanta by Taj opens in Coorg
Vivanta by Taj has announced the opening of its property in Coorg.
The property Vivanta by Taj – Madikeri, Coorg is built at an altitude of 3,800ft within 180 acres of subtropical…
Veli Tourist Village to be plastic free
The Veli Tourist Village near Thiruvananthapuram will soon be a no-plastic zone. Tourism Village Deputy Director, Vijaya Kumaran said the 13-acre verdant piece of land that abutted the…
No ADF at Chennai and Kolkata airports – MoCA
The AERA to only determine UDF, landing and parking charges at Chennai and Kolkata airports…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has directed Airports Authority of India (AAI) to not levy…
Air Kerala likely to get FDI
State explores possible alliance if FDI helps Air Kerala to overcome regulatory hurdles...
Foreign carriers have shown interest to invest in state-owned Air Kerala. The airline expected to…
Four-lane highway to boost Hampi tourism
The proposed four-lane highway between Hubli-Hospet section of National highway 63 will give boost to tourism in Hampi.
The new highway is expected to cut down the journey time by at least…
Park Hyatt Chennai opens
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Park Hyatt Chennai. The hotel features 201 room including 20 suites, an all day dining restaurant, Antahpura Spa, fitness centre Sphere…
Tamil Nadu pilgrims embark on Haj tomorrow
The first batch of Haj pilgrims from the state comprising 423 people will board an Air India flight to Jeddah from Chennai tomorrow. Of the 6,488 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, close to 3,668 are…
Banyan Tree to debut in India
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that the Banyan Tree Kerala will open its doors in the first quarter of 2013, marking the luxury hotel group's debut in India.
Located on a…
Kerala to facilitate eco-tourists
Kerala government plans to introduce more facilities for tourists at the Arippa forests in the Western Ghats.
An INR42 lakh development programme has been chalked out for the tourist…
India’s third DoubleTree by Hilton opens in Goa
Hilton last week opened the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga.
The 105-room hotel is centrally located just a few kilometres from the picturesque Baga and Anjuna beaches…
The Leela to launch Palace hotel in Chennai
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is preparing to launch The Leela Palace Chennai, the region’s first sea-facing modern Palace hotel.
In close proximity to the capital’s business…
New budget carrier planned for Kerala
The government of Kerala has announced plans to launch a new low cost airline, Air Kerala, connecting the state to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
The new airline, which will…
Key Hotels signs six new properties
Mid-market hotel chain, Keys Hotels, last week signed six new properties as it actively pursues more opportunities across the country.
The six new hotels include the Keys Hotel Rosewood in…
IRCTC to run special trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will run two special trains from Pune next month. Each train will cover tourist destinations in south and north of India.
The…
Karnataka to give priority to tourism – Minister
Karnataka will emphasis on the development of tourism in the state, Jagadish Shettar, the state’s Chief Minister was quoted by NDTV.com. Speaking
at an event in Nelamangala on the outskirts…
Grand Hyatt Kochi to open in 2017
Hyatt has announced that the Grand Hyatt Kochi will open in the first quarter of 2017. Located on Bolgatty Island, the hotel will offer 250 rooms
with other facilities including a…
Kerala plans private airline
Kerala plans to set up its own private airline - Air Kerala. The south Indian state is likely to make a formal announcement about the new airline at
the ‘Emerging Kerala’ investment…
Hyatt expands India presence
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Hyatt affiliates inked management agreements for an Andaz hotel in Gurgaon and a Grand Hyatt hotel in Kochi, bringing the total number of announced…
Worldhotels adds Hyderabad hotel
The Worldhotels has added a business hotel in Hyderabad to its current portfolio. Located in the posh locality of Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, The
Golkonda Hotel offers 140-room along with…
Airlines show interest in Hubli operations
Low-cost carriers SpiceJet and Pegasus Airlines have expressed their interest to operate flights from Hubli to Bengaluru and other metros. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has given a…
Radisson Blu opens in Hyderabad
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Hyderabad. The hotel located in Banjara Hills offers 142 rooms, 13 suites and is the 54th operational…
Puducherry plans tourism master plan
Puducherry will roll out a tourism master plan in the next three months. The plan will draft the strategy for tourism promotion of the Union Territory in the next 10 years.
“The state…
MAS adds India daytime flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled plans to launch new daytime flights to India.
From 1 September 2012, the carrier will complement its current daily evening flights between Kuala Lumpur…
Tiger to launch Hyderabad flights
Tiger Airways will launch a new service to Hyderabad later this year.
From 27 September 2012, the low-cost carrier will offer five weekly flights between Singapore and Hyderabad, using its…
Ezeego1.com taps Bengaluru market through ETAA
Ezeego1.com has signed a special partnership agreement with the Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA). This partnership will enable
ETAA’s Bengaluru members to use Ezeego1.com for…
UK opens visa centre in Bengaluru
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…
Tamil Nadu taps European markets
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Department is planning to tap European markets by organising marketing meets with trade partners in Switzerland, Netherlands and France. The meetings will be arranged…
Kenya Airways starts Delhi-Nairobi
Kenya Airways has commenced operations on the Delhi-Nairobi route. The airline’s second gateway into India after Mumbai will be operated four times a week using a Boeing 767-300.
“New Delhi…
Cathay Pacific boosts Chennai
Cathay Pacific will increase frequencies between Chennai and Hong Kong from the current four flights a week to daily operations, with effect from 1 September 2012. “An increase in operations…
Trichy gets automated ATS
Trichy airport has become the first of the 38 ‘Type A’ airports in India to have an automated Air Traffic Services (ATS) facility. This new facility is intended to bolster air traffic…
Wego.com enters India
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…
Lufthansa to fly first B747-8 to US, India
Lufthansa has revealed that its brand new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental will fly to destinations in the US and India.
From 1 June, Lufthansa will operate six weekly B747-8 flights on the…
PSK opens in Jammu
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) has opened its centre in Jammu, while one more centre will be added in Srinagar next month. PSK is a part of the e-governance programme under which 77 such centres…
BIAL plans T1 upgrade
The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has planned to upgrade and expand the current Terminal 1 building at Bengaluru Airport.
“The shell and core work are in progress which…
WelcomeHeritage opens in Karnataka
WelcomeHeritage has opened the Shivavilas Palace in Sandur, Karnataka. The Palace, built over 20 acres (8.1 hectares) of land, offers 12 residential rooms including two large suites, a…
Radisson Blu opens in Chennai
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the opening of second Radisson Blu Hotel in Chennai. The hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre offers 162 rooms and suites with complimentary…
AP plans policy for regional greenfield airports
The Andhra Pradesh government stated that it would draft a policy for the development of regional greenfield airports in the state by June. The state has assessed the possibility of…
BIAL to undergo runway maintenance
Bangalore International Airport will undergo maintenance work at the existing runway. The airport's operator, BIAL said the airport will be closed for seven hours every day between 1030 and…
Switzerland to open more Visa Application Centers in India
First two phases to open seven centres by March, while three centres to launch in mid-2012...
Switzerland yesterday announced to open 10 more regional Visa Application Centres (VACs)…
