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Goa Experience new brochure trips out on Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Bengal Tigers
UK tour operator Goa Experience, part of Serenity Holidays, who specialise in holidays to the popular coastal province in the west of India, has updated its list of guided, private tours to…
Did India’s 70th Independence Day create an upsurge in holiday makers?
Incredible India, as it is sometimes called, has a lot to offer, whether it is considered as a honeymoon destination, a spiritual trip in a search for the lost Zen, or just an ordinary…
Beyond Delhi: Discover 5 destinations within easy reach of India’s capital
There are tons of benefits of living in a city like Delhi as it is a mesmerizing combination of old world charm and modernity. Mughal era masterpieces, heritage sites and scenic places of…
Vistara opens check-in desk on Delhi Metro
Vistara has teamed up with the operator of the Delhi Metro to introduce check-in and baggage drop facilities at New Delhi station on the Airport Express Line.
Available from this…
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,…
Cox & Kings opens four Holiday Clubs in Delhi
Cox & Kings has opened new Holiday Clubs at four shopping malls in New Delhi.
The tour operator said the new retail outlets would "cater to the holiday requirements of customers…
Jet Airways gets connected to Mexico
Jet Airways has signed a new agreement that will allow Indian passengers to connect to Mexico.
The Mumbai-based airline has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aeromexico…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Jet adds first class on the Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways has introduced a first class cabin on its daily flights between Delhi and Singapore.
The premium cabin is now available after the Indian carrier introduced its largest…
Delhi Metro launches new Heritage Line
Delhi's Metro network has entered the capital's ancient "Walled City" for the first time, with the launch of the new Heritage Line.
The new line opened on 28 May and features stations…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Connecting two of Southeast…
Air India to start Scandinavian service
Air India has unveiled plans to launch its first direct flight to Scandinavia.
The national carrier will commence non-stop services between Delhi and Stockholm, the capital of Sweden,…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Airbnb takes Trips to Delhi
Airbnb has launched its new Trips platform in New Delhi, adding 15 local experiences in the Indian capital.
Launched in November 2016, Airbnb Trips offers visitors the chance to book…
Airbus starts work on major training centre in India
Airbus is investing in the future of the Indian aviation sector, with the development of a major new training centre near Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
A ground-breaking…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more
Thai Lion Air expands domestic network
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand)
When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Low-cost 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…
Vistara heads north with double launch
Vistara has expanded its network in northern India with the launch of two new routes to Punjab.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, kicked off a new daily…
Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more
Vistara flies to Amritsar
Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vistara
Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Spring Airlines, Vistara and more
China Eastern expands operations in Sapporo
Where? Nanjing (China) to Sapporo, pictured (Japan)
When? Twice a week, effective 26 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why? Another new…
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…
Vistara adds island flights
Vistara has announced plans to launch a series of new connections to India's Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The carrier already operates flights from Kolkata to the islands' capital,…
AccorHotels to host Indian showcase
AccorHotels will visit India next month, hosting events to showcase of its hotels and resorts to the local travel trade, as well as providing updates on its latest developments, products…
India gets new Saudi links with flynas
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.…
AirAsia adds domestic trio in India
AirAsia India has unveiled plans to launch a trio of new domestic routes.
Effective 19 February 2017, the low-cost carrier will commence flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi…
Jet goes double daily on capital route
Jet Airways has introduced a second daily flight between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, the respective capitals of India and the UAE.
The new service, flight 9W212, is already underway,…
New Indian airline prepares for launch
India's skies will welcome a new airline next week, when Delhi-based Zoom Air launches its inaugural flight.
IANS reports that the carrier received its Air Operator's Certificate…
Asian air route updates: Lion Air, Air India Express, and more…
Lion Air adds more services to KL
Where? Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
When? Three times a week, effective 16 February 2017
Who? Lion Air
Why? Expanding trade between…
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…
Asian air route updates: China Eastern Airlines, Cebu Pacific and more
China Eastern launches new link to Laos
Where? Kunming (China) to Luang Prabang, pictured (Laos)
When? Four times a week, effective 2 March 2017
Who? China Eastern Airlines
Why?…
SpiceJet boosts links to Gujarat
SpiceJet has announced plans to expand its operations in Gujarat with the re-introduction of its services between Delhi and Surat.
Effective 26 March 2017, the low-cost carrier will…
Jet adds new capital connection from Mangaluru
Jet Airways has launched a new direct service between Delhi and Mangaluru, the port city on India's west coast.
Effective immediately, the new route will operate daily using a Boeing…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Singapore, Delhi, Grenada and the Swiss Alps
The Warehouse Hotel, Singapore
Location: A former warehouse at Robertson Quay, on the banks of the Singapore River
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 37
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby bar,…
Vistara eases international connections through Delhi
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has moved to streamline international connections at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
While Vistara does not currently operate…
Hyatt brings new brand to India
Hyatt has introduced another of its hotel brands to India, with the opening of the Andaz Delhi.
Located in the Aerocity area, close to Indira Gandhi International Airport, the new…
Lufthansa takes delivery of new Indian jet
Lufthansa's first new Airbus A350 aircraft landed at Munich Airport on Wednesday, ahead of its entry into service on the Munich-Delhi route.
The airline has ordered a total of 25 A350s,…
India, Vietnam to get direct air links
Travellers will soon be able to fly direct between India and Vietnam.
Air India and Vietjet have signed new agreement that will see the two carriers cooperate in a range of areas,…
India speeds up Delhi-Mumbai rail plan
The Indian government is accelerating its plan to speed up the key Delhi-Mumbai railway line, by ordering a new high-speed train that can operate on the existing tracks.
The Economic…
Jet flies first class to Amsterdam
Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin.
Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…
Korean Air debuts in Delhi
Korean Air has launched a new route connecting Seoul and Delhi, the respective capital cities of South Korea and India.
Direct flights between two Asian metropolises kicked off on 1…
Jet Airways hits the road with new bus service
Jet Airways has started offering a new long-distance bus service for travellers in the northern state of Punjab.
Under a new agreement with the IndoCanadian Bus Service, Jet will provide…
Delhi to welcome Lufthansa’s first A350
Delhi will become the first long-haul destination to welcome Lufthansa's brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its first A350 on 19 December…
Kenya Airways expands presence in India
Kenya Airways has expanded its route map in India following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Jet Airways.
Effective this week, the Kenyan national carrier will placed its…
SpiceJet heats up with new routes
SpiceJet has continued to expand its operations with the launch of new domestic and international flights.
Within India, the low-cost carrier has commenced a new daily service between…
Delhi-Mumbai trains to speed up
The speed of trains on the main railway line connecting Delhi and Mumbai will be increased to 160kph in future.
The Economic Times reported India's Ministry of Railways as saying that…
Mega Maldives eyes Indian expansion
Mega Maldives will launch direct flights to India this month, and is considering entering into new partnerships with Indian carriers.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that with…
Jet boosts Abu Dhabi with multiple new flights
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to launch a series of new services connecting India and Abu Dhabi.
Beginning 2017, Jet Airways will add a second daily flight to the UAE capital from…
Korean Air adds capital connection to India
Korean Air has unveiled plans to launch a new route connecting the capital cities of two of Asia's biggest economies: Seoul and Delhi.
Commencing on 1 December 2016, the Korean…
Air India launches world’s longest flight
Air India has flown into the record books by operating the world's longest commercial flight.
The national carrier has switched its Delhi-San Francisco service, which had previously…
Jet adds more flights to Nepal
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to add more flights to Nepal.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will introduce a second daily service between Mumbai and Kathmandu and a…
PIA reduces India flights after attack
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reduced the frequency of its flights from Karachi to Delhi and Mumbai.
The Economic Times reports that the decision was taken due to low…
Jet Airways goes large on domestic routes
Jet Airways has revealed plans to almost double its capacity on two key domestic routes.
On 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will start to deploy its twin-aisle Airbus A330…
India’s latest “tiger train” heads to Assam rhino park
Plans have been revealed for a new rail service connecting Delhi with the UNESCO-listed Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that the new…
Vistara starts flying to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has launched its first flights to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The new daily service features arrival and departure times that are…
Air India adds Australian flights due to “overwhelming” demand
Air India will introduce three more flights to Australia next year.
The Economic Times reported the national carrier's chairman & managing director, Ashwani Lohani, as confirming…
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…
Occupancy boost for Delhi hotels
The hotel sector in Delhi experienced an upswing in performance in August 2016, driven by rising occupancy.
According to the latest data from STR, the Indian capital's average…
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…
Dusit’s only Indian hotel to be rebranded
Dusit International's only hotel in India will be rebranded following the cessation of its partnership in the country, the Economic Times reports.
The Bangkok-based hotel group…
India lures tourism investors with new summit
This month, the Indian government will host a new event aimed at attracting foreign investment into its tourism sector.
The inaugural ‘Incredible India Tourism Investment Summit’ is…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Air India to fly daily to San Francisco
Air India will more than double the frequency of its Delhi-San Francisco route this winter, with the addition of four more weekly flights.
The national carrier started flying to San…
Mobile check-in services launched at Delhi Airport
Staff at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will now be able to check-in passengers via tablet devices.
The installation of Rockwell Collins’ new mobile passenger processing…
Airline passengers offered check-in at Delhi Metro stations
Passengers travelling with Air India and Jet Airways from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will soon be able to check-in two Metro stations in the Indian capital.
Effective…
Air India offers train alternatives
Air India has launched a new scheme that offers seats to passengers who are unable to get confirmed bookings on Rajdhani Express trains.
Under the national carrier’s new ‘Super Fares’…
Vistara to launch first island flights
Vistara will launch its first flights beyond the Indian mainland later this year, connecting to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Effective 30 September 2016, the airline will…
Vistara commences flights to Kolkata
Vistara has continued the rapid recent expansion of its route network with the launch of its first flights to Kolkata.
The inaugural flight departed on 10 June 2016 and Vistara will…
ITB heads to India for new travel show
ITB will host its first travel trade show in India this year.
The new co-branded show, Bharat International Tourism Bazaar (BITB), will take place at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi…
Korean Air adds Delhi in international route revamp
Korean Air unveiled plans for an overhaul of its international route map, including the introduction of a new direct service to Delhi.
The non-stop flights linking Seoul's Incheon…
Vistara adds more flights to Guwahati
Vistara will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Guwahati route this month.
Effective 18 June 2016, the airline will launch a new daily point-to-point service on the route. Flights…
Air India adds more Delhi-Surat flights
Air India will launch additional flight services on its Delhi-Surat route this week.
Effective 2 June, the national carrier will add two more weekly flights on the route, operating…
Air India adds direct flights to Nagpur, Raipur
Air India today launches a new direct services connecting Delhi with Nagpur and Raipur.
Effective 23 May 2016, the national carrier will operate six weekly flights on the routes,…
Zambia conducts first roadshow in India
Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) recently conducted its maiden roadshow in India, with the aim of educating agents and enticing more travellers.
Events were held in Delhi and Mumbai, gathering…
Jet Airways doubles services to Dammam
Jet Airways will launch two more daily services to the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam next month.
Effective 9 June 2016, the Indian carrier will double the frequency of its flights from…
Asiana Airlines adds more flights to India
Asiana Airlines will increase the frequency of its flights to Delhi this summer, with the launch of two more weekly services direct from Seoul.
Effective 3 July 2016, the South Korean…
Air India Express links Delhi with UAE
Air India Express is launching new direct flights connecting Delhi with two UAE cities: Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The airline commenced daily direct flights between Delhi and Dubai on…
Vistara to start flying to Kolkata
Vistara will continue the rapid recent expansion of its route network next month, with the launch of its first flights to Kolkata.
Effective 10 June 2016, the airline will offer 13…
Indian Railways to open more executive lounges
Indian rail passengers will soon be able to relax in comfort before their journeys following the establishment of new “Executive Lounges” at stations across the country.
The Railways…
Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.
On 20…
Sarovar signs two hotels in North India
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its presence in North India with the signing of two new properties.
The company, which currently operates 72 hotels across India, has now…
Vistara offers more Indian beach breaks with new flights
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…
SpiceJet adds new summer flights from Delhi
SpiceJet is upgrading its summer schedule with additional flights from Delhi.
Effective 10 May 2016, the Indian low-cost carrier will introduce a fourth additional weekly frequency…
Vistara’s expansion continues with Kochi flights
Vistara, the Indian start-up airline, has continued its rapid recent growth with the launch of flights to Kochi, in the southern state of Kerala.
The new route took off for the first…
Vistara starts flying to Jammu & Kashmir
Vistara has launched two new flights to the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Services to the state’s summer capital Srinagar and winter capital Jammu commenced on 7 and 9…
Air India launches Delhi-Vienna flights
Air India has launched a new direct flight between Delhi and Vienna.
The service will now operate three times a week using a two-class Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Flight AI153…
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…
Indian Railways launches semi-high-speed train
Indian Railways has launched its first semi-high speed train, the Gatimaan Express, which has a maximum speed of 160kph.
The train, which runs between Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin…
Vistara adds Chandigarh to its route network
Vistara has announced the addition of Chandigarh to its route network.
From 2 May 2016, the airline will operate daily flights connecting Chandigarh to Delhi and Hyderabad.
Flight…
Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam.
The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…
Hong Kong hotel revPAR falls 17%
Hong Kong’s hotel sector experienced a sharp decline in revPAR (revenue per available room) in February 2016.
According to the latest monthly data from STR, the city's occupancy…
Airbus to train pilots in Delhi
Airbus is setting up a pilot and maintenance training centre in Delhi.
The centre, entirely owned by Airbus Group India, will accommodate four A320 full-flight simulators and will be…
Air India to launch Vienna flights
Air India will expand its European operations next month with the launch of flights to Vienna.
Effective 6 April, the national carrier will operate three weekly services to the…
Lemon Tree Hotels launches resort in Delhi
Lemon Tree Hotels (LTH) has inaugurated its first resort hotel in Delhi NCR, at Tarudhan Valley in Manesar.
The resort’s management and operations were taken over by the Lemon Tree…
Jet Airways to launch Delhi-Muscat flights
Jet Airways will expand its Middle Eastern network this month with the launch of a new flight between Delhi and Muscat.
Commencing on 21 March 2016, the Indian airline will operate…
Korean Air spreads wings in India with Jet
Korean Air has formed a new partnership with Jet Airways that give it more connections to and from India.
Effective 1 March 2016, a codeshare agreement will see Korean Air partner Jet…
Lufthansa to fly new A350 to Delhi
Delhi will become one of the first destinations for Lufthansa's new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German airline has revealed that its first 10 A350s will be based at Munich…
Jet Airways adds two more daily Bangkok flights
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Thailand with the launch of two new daily flights to Bangkok.
On 27 March 2016, the Indian carrier will launch a third daily frequency from…
Jet Airways adds more Dubai flights
Jet Airways will expand its operations to Dubai next month, with the launch of new flights from Mumbai and Delhi.
Effective 1 March 2016, the Indian carrier will add a sixth daily…
Ethiopian Airlines to double Delhi flights
Ethiopian Airlines will double its services to Delhi next month, with the launch of a second daily flight.
Commencing on 26 March 2016, the African carrier will offer two daily…
First Delhi connection for Mizoram
The remote Indian state of Mizoram, which is bordered by Bangladesh and Myanmar, will get its first connection to Delhi next month.
The Economic Times reports that a "private…
AirAsia X returns to Delhi
AirAsia X has relaunched flights to India, with the start of a new direct route between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi.
The Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier suspended its services to…
Jet Airways offers special fares for new Amsterdam flights
Jet Airways has started taking bookings for its new services to Amsterdam, which get underway in March 2016.
The Indian carrier will commence two new daily services to Amsterdam's…
Air India connects Delhi with Gorakhpur
Air India has announced plans to launch a new service linking Delhi with Gorakhpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh located close to the border with Nepal.
Commencing on 15 January, the route…
SpiceJet adds more flights to Kabul
SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier, has announced plans to add more flights on several routes, including the Delhi-Kabul sector.
Effective 8 February 2016, the airline will add two…
Holiday Inn Express transit hotel to launch at Delhi Airport
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will launch its budget Holiday Inn Express brand at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The company has signed an agreement to take over…
Air India plans Washington DC flight in 2016
Air India's new route from Delhi to Washington DC is expected to launch before the end of 2016.
The Economic Times reported a "top Air India official" as saying that a viability study…
Indian cities rise in popularity on TripAdvisor
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…
Air India mulls US expansion
Following the launch of direct flights between Delhi and San Francisco this week, Air India is considering further expansion in the US.
The Economic Times reported Indian aviation…
AirAsia X to resume Delhi flights
AirAsia X will relaunch flights to Delhi in February 2016, four years after it suspended the service.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier has confirmed that it will start operating four…
Jet Airways upgrades Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways will upgrade its flights between Delhi and Singapore later this month, offering more seat capacity on the route.
Effective 25 November 2015, the airline will replace the…
China’s Shandong Airlines flies to India
Shandong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to India this week.
Commencing on 11 November, the airline will fly direct between Delhi and Kunming, the capital of southwest…
Air Arabia, Georgia team up for Indian roadshow
Air Arabia has teamed up with the Georgian National Tourism Administration to organise a roadshow in India.
The events, which were held in Delhi and Mumbai, were designed to showcase…
AccorHotels opens dual-branded hotel at Delhi Airport
AccorHotels has opened a new dual-branded hotel complex close to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The new Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity project will add 670 rooms…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
India’s fastest train to launch by March
India's fastest train, the Gatimaan Express, will launch this financial year, which ends on 31 March 2016.
The Economic Times reported Arun Saxena, general manager of North Central…
BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi
British Airways' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.
The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA's fleet and comes equipped with…
Vistara and Taj offer overnight stays for passengers
Indian airline Vistara has teamed up with Taj Holidays for a new ‘Fly and Stay’ offer.
Designed for travellers who need to be in Delhi early in the morning but would rather not take…
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…
Worldhotels expands in India with Lalit partnership
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…
SIA brings premium economy to India
Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…
Air India boosts Shanghai service
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Shanghai service later this month.
From 30 October 2015, the national carrier will add a fifth weekly service on the route, running…
Air India adds new daily flight to Surat
Air India has launched a new daily service to Surat, more than doubling its capacity on the route.
The new evening flight departs Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport daily at…
Vistara touches down in Odisha
Vistara has continued to expand its Indian route network with the launch of flights to Bhubaneswar, the capital of the eastern state of Odisha.
The inaugural flight touched down in…
Air India to link Delhi with San Francisco
Air India will launch a new direct service connecting New Delhi with San Francisco before the end of the year.
The plan was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
China studies Mumbai-Delhi high-speed rail link
A Chinese company is conducting a feasibility study for a high-speed railway line connecting Delhi and Mumbai.
China's Xinhua news agency reports that a subsidiary of the state-run…
Vistara flies to Varanasi
Vistara has revealed that its latest new destination will be Varanasi, the north Indian city that lies on the banks of the Ganges River.
Flights will commence on 21 October 2015,…
Air India denies injuries and fire during emergency landing
Air India has denied that passengers were hurt when one of its aircraft made an emergency landing.
The flight was carrying 153 passengers from Varanasi to New Delhi when it was forced…
Bomb threats disrupt Delhi flights
A bomb threat disrupted three international flights from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
The Economic Times reports that a threatening call was made to…
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…
Air India to offer Hajj flights from seven cities
Air India has announced that it will operate special Hajj pilgrimage flights from seven Indian airports.
The national carrier will offer direct services to the Saudi Arabian city of…
Jet reschedules Hong Kong-Delhi service
Jet Airways is rescheduling its daily Hong Kong-New Delhi service to offer a new daytime arrival in the Indian capital.
Effective 25 October 2015, Jet flight 9W77 will depart Hong…
Jet Airways boosts domestic network with multiple flights
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…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
Delhi orders 162 metro cars
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has placed a large order with Bombardier to supply it with new trains.
The Canadian company was selected to supply 162 Bombardier Movia metro…
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…
Abu Dhabi International Airport’s busiest summer ever
Abu Dhabi International Airport is readying itself for its busiest ever summer.
It is scheduled to note 1,504 flights departing from the UAE capital each week, 22% more than in the…
Korea helps speed up Delhi-Mumbai rail link
South Korea will help India increase the speed of the key railway line between Delhi and Mumbai.
The Economic Times reports that the Korean Rail Road Network (KRNA), a state-run rail…
SpiceJet adds more flights for summer season
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…
Taj opens new Vivanta hotel in Delhi
The Taj Group has launched a new Vivanta hotel in Dwarka, the upmarket suburban area of Delhi.
The new Vivanta by Taj Dwarka covers 2.8 hectares of land, including landscaped gardens.…
Air India adds new link to Andaman Islands
Air India has enhanced connectivity to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with the launch of a new service to the archipelago's largest town, Port Blair.
The new flights will…
India could bid for Olympics
India is considering making a bid for the 2024 Olympics, it has been revealed.
According to local media reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen on attracting the world's biggest…
Vistara flies to northeast India
Vistara has launched its first ever flights to India's northeast.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier commenced daily services to Guwahati, in the state of Assam, and Bagdogra,…
New air link connects India with provincial China
A new air route will be launched this year offering connections between India and China's Shandong province.
According to the Xinhua news agency, Shandong Airlines will commence a new…
Shanghai, Jakarta lead hotel construction boom
Shanghai and Jakarta have more new hotel rooms under construction than any other city in the Asia Pacific region, a new report has revealed.
In its latest Construction Pipeline Report…
Vistara flies to Hyderabad
New Indian airline Vistara has launched a new service to Hyderabad.
The new route commenced on 1 March 2015 and will now operate twice a daily direct from Delhi. One of the daily…
Thailand brings 2015 tourism campaign to India
Thailand has launched its new national tourism campaign in India.
The '2015 Discover Thainess' campaign was unveiled to Indian audiences at the Thailand Trade Investment Tourism Road…
India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class
Singapore Airlines' has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi.
The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of…
Vistara flies to Goa and Hyderabad
Vistara, the new Indian airline, will expand its network with the launch of new routes to Goa and Hyderabad.
The Delhi-based full-service airline launched its first flights on 9…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
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…
Air India boosts African connections
Air India has significantly expanded its route map in Africa following the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines.
The two Star Alliance member carriers already…
SIA’s new Indian venture takes off
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' new Indian joint venture, took to the skies for the first time on Friday, on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai.
The new airline was given a grand send off…
Vistara to launch on 9 January
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed.
The airline last week secured its Air Operator's…
Air India hosts first Star Alliance board meeting
Air India played host to its first Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting this week.
The heads of the world's biggest airline alliance gathered in Delhi for a two-day meeting to…
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…
Etihad boosts key Indian cities
Etihad Airways is continuing its rapid expansion in India, with the launch of more flights to the key cities of Mumbai and Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently operates two 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…
Delhi Tourism launches website in Hindi
The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) has launched a dedicated Hindi version of the website.
“The Hindi website is another step forward towards making…
Air India commences Delhi-Sydney
Air India has commenced operations for its Delhi-Sydney flight yesterday.
“Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is now connected to Australia with the launch of Air India’s…
Birmingham to tap India market
Birmingham plans to tap the growing Indian outbound market, specially after the addition of Air India services into the city.
With 13,500 Indians visiting Birmingham each year, the…
Leh, Goa tops destination choice for I-Day – study
Skyscanner has identified destinations in India that have witnessed significant increase in flight searches for the
upcoming Independence Day (I-Day) long weekend.
The flight…
Air India takes off to Birmingham
Air India launched its Dreamliner operations between Amritsar, Delhi and Birmingham yesterday (01 August).
The flight to Birmingham is the fourth Air India service from India to the…
Delhi signs MoU with Doordarshan
The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Doordarshan’s Art & Culture channel, DD Bharati.
The…
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.…
Air India sets date for Delhi-Birmingham
Air India has announced the launch of new flights between Amritsar-Delhi -Birmingham from 1 August 2013.
The new flight will operate on the Amritsar-Delhi-Birmingham-Delhi-Amritsar…
Goa organises two-city road show
Goa Tourism organised a two-city road show in New Delhi and Gurgaon on 14 and 15 June respectively.
As a part of the delegation, Dilip Parulekar, Minister of Tourism for Goa…
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,…
Delhi Airport Express introduces monthly pass
In a major step to boost traffic and offer added services, the Delhi Airport Metro Express has launched a 30-trip monthly pass.
This pass offers heavy discounts on existing single…
Air India hopes for Birmingham Dreamliner flights
Air India is pushing to launch flights from Birmingham to Delhi once its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners are delivered.
The airline is said to have been requesting the link between the…
Kashmir calls for co-cordination among stakeholders
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has called for closer coordination among the travel agents and the government to fully explore the potential of tourism in the state. The state’s Governor, N N…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
