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Incredible India announces year of adventure travel
Incredible India has announced 2018 as the year of adventure travel at this year's WTM.
As part of the adventure travel initiative for next year, the aim is to drive tourism to the…
BESydney: Indian MICE market doubles in size
Pirate ships, buried treasure, sailing regattas, and racing through sand dunes on quad bikes were all on offer as Business Events Sydney (BESydney) hosted six of India’s leading MICE agents…
Alibaug Radisson Blu Resort & Spa: The best leisure hotel in West India
The five star resort property in Alibaug; Radisson Blu Resort & Spa was named the ‘Best LeisureHotel – 2017’ at the fourth edition of the West India Travel Awards, held at Ahmedabad.
Incredible India to celebrate spiritual tourism at WTM
In line with the increasing focus on experiential and wellness travel in the UK market, Incredible India will showcase a lively celebration of spiritual tourism at WTM this year. …
‘Incredible India’ campaign launched in Egypt
India launched a campaign to woo Egyptian travellers and make them aware of the magnificent holiday options in the country. The month-long “Incredible India!” campaign has been organised by…
Thomas Cook India to acquire Tata Capital’s travel & forex business
The Board of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. has approved the signing of a definitive agreement with Tata Capital Limited to acquire its wholly owned subsidiaries, Tata Capital Forex Limited…
Indian traveller goes mobile
Diving deeper into the customer preference data collected using Netcore’s smart platform, HelloTravel, travel and holiday marketplace has revealed several key trends that highlight the…
Maharashtra allows building of resorts within 5 km of forest reserve
To boost eco-tourism in the state of Maharashtra, the state government has decided to permit hotels and resorts in the periphery of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. A notification…
Goa Experience adds two India tours
Goa Experience has added two India tours to its collection exploring the Indian sub-continent.
Both the new tours offer game drives in Ranthambore’s National Park, the largest reserve…
Kerala launches ‘Responsible Tourism Mission’ project
Kadakampalli Surendran, Minister of Tourism, Government of Kerala inaugurated ‘Responsible Tourism Mission’ project aimed at the development of local communities and growth of tourism to…
Indian Hotels Company appoints new CEO
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has appointed Puneet Chhatwal as its new CEO. He was earlier the CEO of Deutsche Hospitality, which owns the Steigenburger chain of hotels in Europe,…
Sustainable operator shares tribal Northeast India with UK travel trade
Greener Pastures, a sustainable travel company based in Northeast India, promoting responsible tours, is looking to build relationships with the UK travel agents and opportunities with UK…
Karnataka promotes festival tourism
The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, plans to promote tourism in the state through special tour packages for the upcoming Dussehra festival. The department, through its arm…
MakeMyTrip teams up with Travelport to expand content
India's largest online travel agency, MakeMyTrip, has signed a major new agreement with Travelport.
Under the terms of the deal with InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), Travelport's…
Hilton forays into pilgrimage towns in India
Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Trillion Real Estate & Properties Private Limited for a new DoubleTree by Hilton property in Shirdi, Maharashtra.…
TruJet to expand fleet in India
India’s regional carrier TruJet, which has bagged 18 routes under the UDAN scheme, aims to raise its fleet size to up to eight aircraft by March 2018. It will also look at increasing the…
Tourism Australia and Queensland unveils new programme for India
Tourism Australia is celebrating the year 2017 as 50 years of promoting the destination across the globe. To mark the event, Tourism Australia along with Tourism & Events Queensland…
Johor Bahru gets first direct link to India
Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year.
AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…
7.4% growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in July 2017
On the basis of nationality-wise, port-wise data received from Bureau of Immigration (BOI), the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in India has revealed the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs)…
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Favehotel Tuban
Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport
Grade: Economy
Keys: 105…
Technology sector drives Indian business travel
The US remains one of the most popular destinations for business travel from India, with seven American cities listed among the Top 10 destinations outside of Asia-Pacific for such…
Skyscanner makes monsoon travelling easy
Global travel search engine, Skyscanner has introduced a new tool aiding the Indian travelers to plan a vacation that the weather won’t put a dampener on.
The interactive Monsoon Planner…
Formerly Delta exec becomes Jet’s new CEO
Vinay Dube has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways.
An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…
Thailand witnesses 15% surge in Indian tourists
Thailand has registered a 15% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in the first half of 2017, thanks to more direct flights from various Indian destinations. India is ranked sixth in terms of…
India leads in domestic air traffic growth, says IATA
India led global markets with a domestic air traffic growth of about 20.3% in June, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA). “India led all markets with a 20.3% rise in…
Carlson Inn & Suites debuts in Kota
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson opened its first hotel in Kota, Rajasthan making it the first-ever international brand to have presence in the city. Located within the proximity to…
Adventure tourism on India’s radar
To make India the preferred destination for adventure lovers, Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) will host its 13th annual convention in the backwaters of Kumarakom,…
India records 13% growth in domestic tourists
The number of domestic tourist visits to all States/Union Territories (UTs), including the visits for religious and medical purpose, rose to 161.4 crore in 2016 from 143.2 crore in 2015,…
Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets
Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted.
According to Boeing's latest Current Market…
Thai AirAsia plans Indian double
Thai AirAsia will significantly boost its Indian network next month with the launch of two new routes.
The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier will kick off its expansion on 28 September…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Commercial flights to resume at Pondicherry
Commercial flights will resume at Pondicherry Airport next month, for the first time since 2015.
The union territory in southern India, also known as Puducherry, has been without…
Indian tourism surges in first half
India's tourism industry continued to experience strong double-digit growth in the first half of 2017.
According to the latest figures from India's Ministry of Tourism, the country…
India, Bangladesh to develop waterway connections
India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement to connect the two countries via new waterways.
The Economic Times reported India's Minister for Road Transport, Highways & shipping,…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
China gets reconnected to Belgrade
Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia)
When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Expanding links with Europe as…
Funway offers South East Asian style weddings
New for 2017, Funway Holidays is offering South East Asian (Indian) style weddings as part of its new partnership with AMResorts.
These are multi-day events, which AMResorts specialise…
New payment solution created for Indian public transport
A new solution has been created to make public transport payments in India easier, faster and safer.
Cardtek, the global payment technology company, has worked with Axis Bank to…
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…
Air India goes vegetarian to cut costs
Air India will only serve vegetarian meals to passengers on its all-economy class domestic flights in future, as a means of reducing costs.
The Economic Times reports that the…
Carlson Rezidor expands in Rajasthan
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has continued to expand its presence across India with the launch of a new midscale hotel in the city of Kota, Rajasthan.
The company is already India's…
Vistara names new CEO
Leslie Thng has been appointed CEO of Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian joint venture.
A former chief executive of SilkAir, Thng was previously the chief commercial officer of…
Indian air traffic accelerates again
Demand for domestic air travel in India continues to surge, with the pace of growth accelerating in May 2017.
According to the latest monthly data from IATA, Indian passenger traffic…
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Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
Airport rail link set for Bengaluru
The southern city of Bengaluru could soon be more accessible after it was revealed that plans are being considered for a new airport rail link.
With traffic at the city's Kempegowda…
THAI aims to drive Indian traffic
Thai Airways International recently hosted an event in Bangkok aimed at driving more passenger traffic on its routes to India.
The national carrier's executives welcomed travel agents,…
Cosmos reports fastest growth in demand for India
Cosmos reports that bookings have doubled in a year to India, making it the fastest growing long haul holiday choice for customers.
Rob Goodwin, Cosmos’ head of product &…
AirAsia India to go international
AirAsia India is aiming to launch international operations later this year, following the expansion of its fleet.
The Economic Times reported the low-cost carrier's CEO, Amar Abrol,…
Strong growth for Indian domestic tourism
India's domestic tourism industry continued to surge in 2016, with inter-state visitation seeing double-digit growth.
A total of 1.61 billion domestic tourism trips were registered by…
Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more
Air Canada adds new passage to India
Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues…
SIA starts flying A350 to India
Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July.
The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…
Government to sell stake in Air India
The Indian government has approved plans to sell a stake in national carrier Air India.
Channel NewsAsia reported the country's Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, as saying this week…
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…
CWT appoints new CEO in India
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has appointed Vishal Sinha as its new chief executive officer for India.
Based at CWT India's head office in Gurgaon, near Delhi, Sinha takes over from…
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 Chennai,…
Indian hotel sector on the rise
India's hotel sector performed strongly in May 2017, with rate and occupancy growth leading to a sharp rise in revenue per available room (revPAR).
According to the latest monthly data…
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,…
FIT Ruums ramps up operations in India
FIT Ruums, Webjet’s Asian B2B travel brand, has arrived in India and is already ramping up its operations in the country.
The company, which first launched in November 2016, recently…
SpiceJet pens deal for 40 new Boeing jets
SpiceJet has continued its recovery with the placement of a major order for 40 new Boeing aircraft.
The deal, which was confirmed at this week's Paris Air Show and is valued at US$4.7…
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…
Indian arrivals jump almost 20%
International visitor arrivals to India increased strongly in May 2017, driven by the rising popularity of the country's e-tourist visa scheme.
According to data from India's Ministry…
Flight Centre expands retail footprint in India
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has expanded its presence in India with the opening of its first retail outlet in the Gujarati city of Surat.
Flight Shop, the Indian leisure travel…
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…
Kolkata to get India’s first underwater metro
Kolkata's metro network is being extended under the Hooghly River, making it the first "underwater" metro line in India.
The Times of India reports that the new line will link the…
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…
Preferred adds Chedi Mumbai as 30th Indian hotel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has entered into a partnership with Singapore-based hotel group GHM to represent The Chedi Mumbai, as part of its Lifestyle Collection.
Scheduled to…
India’s UN tourism ranking boosted by non-resident arrivals
India's international tourism ranking has risen sharply, following a change in the way the country records its visitor arrivals.
When it compiles its data for international visitor…
Japan and Korea create combined tours for Indian holidaymakers
The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…
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…
Sarovar opens Kenyan airport hotel
India's Sarovar Hotels has opened a new high-end hotel at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The Lazizi Premiere Nairobi was inaugurated recently by HE Uhuru…
Vistara eyes international future with new Airbus jet
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo - the new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
The airline, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata, has…
Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.
Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…
Cox & Kings names top destinations for Indian vegetarians
Dubai, the UK and Singapore have been identified as the most “vegetarian-friendly” destinations for Indian travellers.
In a survey, Cox & Kings Survey found that these three…
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,…
Indian tourism soars in April
India welcomed 740,000 international visitors in April 2017
India's tourism industry continues to flourish, with the country registering a sharp increase in terms of international…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
Where to Stay: New APAC hotels from Hilton, Dusit, Minor and more…
Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar
Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 106
Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…
Carlson Rezidor partners online restaurant tool in India
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has formed a new partnership with Dineout, India’s largest restaurant reservation service.
The agreement will enable Indian diners to make online bookings…
Novotel arrives in India’s most populous state
AccorHotels has launched its Novotel brand in Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India.
The new Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar is located in the centre of the state capital,…
Bollywood star becomes brand ambassador for Yatra
Yatra.com, the Indian online travel company, has appointed Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador.
The company said that the announcement is timed to coincide…
IndiGo buys 50 ATRs to enter Indian regional market
IndiGo has placed its first ever aircraft order with ATR as it bids to enter the Indian regional market.
The low-cost carrier has agreed to purchase 50 ATR 72-600 aircraft in a deal…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week.
On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…
Indian government to divest three more hotels
The state-run India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is planning to divest three more of its hotels.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which is chaired by Prime Minister…
Indian Himalayan camps reopen for summer
Two luxury tented camps in the Indian Himalayas are preparing to reopen for the summer season.
The Ultimate Travelling Camp's Chamba Camp Thiksey and Chamba Camp Diskit are both…
Etihad adds more capacity in Kerala
Etihad Airways is marking 10 years of flying to Kerala with the addition of more flights to the southern Indian state.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline has launched a fourth daily flight to…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
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…
AccorHotels opens first ibis Styles in India
AccorHotels has opened its first ibis Styles hotel in India, located in Goa.
The 197-room ibis Styles Goa Calangute is located within walking distance from Tivai Beach and provides…
AirAsia India soars in first quarter
AirAsia India experienced a sharp rise in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2017, as the fledgling low-cost carrier continued to expand its operations.
For the three months to…
Jet, Etihad to promote Maharashtra tourism
Jet Airways and Etihad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help promote tourism to Maharashtra.
A new partnership with the Indian state's government will see the two…
Indian tourism achieves record first quarter
India welcomed a record number of international visitors in the first quarter of 2017.
The total of 2.85 million arrivals for the January-March 2017 period marked a 13.7% increase…
CWT targets India’s SMEs with new business travel tool
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has launched a new business travel solution designed especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India.
The travel management company's new…
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…
Goa ramps up security to reassure tourists
Following a series of high-profile incidents involving tourist safety, Goa is aiming to reassure visitors with a range of enhanced security measures.
The Indian coastal state's…
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…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Laurent A. Voivenel joins Swiss-Belhotel International management team
Swiss-Belhotel International has named Laurent A. Voivenel as Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India.
This strategic announcement has been…
India trials “Vistadome” trains for tourist routes
The first trial run of India's new "Vistadome" scenic rail carriages was flagged off on Sunday, ushering in a new era of tourism train travel in the country.
The Economic Times…
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Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
TripAdvisor reveals India’s highest-rated airlines
TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers.
The results were…
Shirdi Airport expected to open in May
Shirdi Airport, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, could handle its first flights next month.
The Times of India reports that the new hub will be managed by the Maharashtra Airport…
SriLankan unveils first routes for new aircraft
SriLankan Airlines will start taking delivery of its brand new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft this summer, and the national carrier has revealed the routes on which it is planning to…
Indian flyers served in-flight Starbucks
An airline in India has started serving Starbucks coffee onboard its flights.
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Delhi-based subsidiary, is now offering Starbucks India Estates Blend coffee…
Jet becomes first Indian airline to offer UPI payment solution
Jet Airways’ passengers can now buy tickets online using the industry’s latest payment mechanism - Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
The new system allows funds to be transferred…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
India extends e-Tourist visas for Brits
India’s Ministry of Tourism has announced that British tourists visiting India on the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) will now be entitled to stay in the country for up to two months and enjoy…
IHG boosts Indian portfolio with multiple deals
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has expanded its collection of Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels in India, with the opening of one property and the signing of three more.…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 114, including 86…
Cox & Kings targets adventurous Indian travellers
Cox & Kings has launched a new website which it believes will "redefine outdoor adventure tourism in India".
Trip 360º features a series of adventure travel itineraries in India…
TAAI happy with Air India commission agreement
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has said it is pleased with Air India’s agreement to pay commissions to Indian IATA-affiliated travel agencies for their ticket sales.…
Indian tourism supports 40 million jobs
India’s travel and tourism industry supported 40.3 million jobs in 2016 - the second most of any country in the world.
According to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council…
Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
Cruise body CLIA offers agent training in India
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global cruise body, has launched its travel agent training programme in India.
A travel industry event was held at the Four Seasons…
SpiceJet adds new country to route map
SpiceJet has launched flights to its seventh international destination: Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
The new short, cross-border hop between Kolkata and Dhaka commenced on 23…
Indian medical tourism surges
The number of overseas travellers visiting India for medical treatment has surged in recent years.
According to figures released by India's Ministry of Tourism, the number of people…
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…
Indian arrivals continue to surge in 2017
Having welcomed a record number of international visitors last year, India has continued to experience strong growth in the first part of 2017.
According to the latest data from…
Sarovar Hotels makes debut in Zambia
India's Sarovar Hotels has continued to expand its African portfolio with the signing of its first ever property in Zambia.
The Sarovar Premiere Lusaka is an 82-key all-suite hotel…
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…
Jet Airways teams up with Uber for airport transfers
Jet Airways has sealed a major new partnership with Uber, the ride-hailing service.
Under the tie-up, any passenger who books a flight using the Jet Airways mobile app will be offered…
Asia’s mega-populations drive hotel development
Asia's three most populous countries also now have the region's largest hotel development pipelines.
According to the latest monthly report from STR, there are now a combined total of…
SIA coordinates Indian operations
Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers - SIA, SilkAir and Vistara.
Under the new…
Where to Stay: New hotels around the world, including the latest Nobu
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:…
Radisson Blu arrives in Bengluru
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bali, Hanoi, London and more
Sol House Bali Legian
Location: Walking distance Bali's Legian Beach
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 136
Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop area with large jacuzzi and DJ booth, 12 party rooms,…
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…
India offers free SIM cards to tourists
The Indian government has launched a new scheme aimed at making it easier for tourists to stay connected when they visit the country.
Recently unveiled by India's Tourism & Culture…
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…
Taj brings new luxury to Amritsar
Taj has opened a brand new luxury hotel in the centre of Amritsar, in the northern Punjab region of India.
Located less than 12km from Amritsar airport, the new Taj Swarna is provides…
Indian domestic tourism surges in 2016
India's domestic tourism sector is booming, with the country witnessing a double-digit jump in domestic trips during 2016.
According to the latest data from India's Ministry of…
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…
Cox & Kings unveils new Lakadh tours
Cox & Kings has created a series of new tours to Ladakh, the popular Indian Himalayan tourist destination.
The six new tours range from five to seven nights and allow travellers…
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,…
Radisson turns Blu in Jammu
Carlson Rezidor has launched its upscale hotel brand, Radisson Blu, in the Indian city of Jammu.
Located on the eastern side of the Tawi River, less than 15 minutes' drive from Jammu…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more
Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia
Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Sichuan Airlines
Why? Chinese carrier…
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…
Air India starts revamp of short-haul fleet
Air India has started a major revamp of its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet is first of 14 aircraft…
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.…
SIA expands in Ahmedabad
Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad.
Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a…
Old Bengaluru airport could reopen
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…
Asian air route updates: Cebgo, IndiGo, Air China and Malaysia Airlines
Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas
Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Cebgo
Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…
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…
Taj rebrands to segment portfolio
Indian hotel giant Taj has announced plans to update its brand name and services, in an effort to more clearly define its portfolio.
The company, which is owned by The Indian Hotels…
Cosmos Tours reports strong demand for India packages
Cosmos Tours has seen a one hundred percent increase in bookings to India compared to last year.
Rob Goodwin, Cosmos Tours’ head of Product commented: “With public awareness of…
UK targets Indian travellers in latest campaign
VisitBritain is aiming to lure more Indian travellers to the UK as part of a major new campaign.
The seven-week ‘OMGB (Oh My Great Britain): Home of Amazing Moments’ marketing campaign…
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…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, the US, Sri Lanka and more
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 unveils first India hotel
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…
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…
Air India joins Star Alliance partners at Heathrow
Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers.
The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…
Finnair announces new Goa route
Finnair has announced that it will be adding the Indian coastal city of Goa to its winter schedule and adding extra frequencies to many other popular winter destinations. The extra…
Oberoi unveils new additions to international portfolio
Oberoi, the Indian luxury hotel group, will continue to expand its international portfolio this year with the opening of two new resorts in the UAE and Morocco.
Following the opening of a…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Indonesia, China, the US and more
Oaks Bodhgaya
Location: In the Indian town of Bodhgaya, a UNESCO site where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 78
Facilities: Gymnasium, a rooftop…
US budget hotel group moves into India
G6 Hospitality, the US-based budget hotel group, has taken its first steps into India's fast-growing hotel sector.
The company, which operates the Motel 6, Studio 6 and Hotel 6 brands…
Double-digit growth for Indian tourism in 2016
India's tourism industry continued to expand in 2016, as the country achieved a double-digit increase in terms of international visitor arrivals.
According to new data released by…
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…
Oaks debuts in India with new Bodhgaya hotel
Oaks Hotels & Resorts, the Australian brand acquired by Thailand's Minor Hotels, has made its debut in India with the opening of the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya.
The new hotel is located…
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 737…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and more…
Silka Tsuen Wan
Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 419
Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, China, India and Australia
Jetwing Lake
Location: 5km from town of Dambulla, central Sri Lanka
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 94
Facilities: 71-metre pool, spa, gym, two restaurants (including Chinese)
Meeting space:…
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…
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…
India, Philippines discuss tourism tie-up
A tourism delegation from the Philippines arrived in India recently, to discuss future cooperation between the two countries.
The Philippines' Tourism Minister, Ramon Jimenez Jr, met…
Indian tourism comes together at SATTE 2015
The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi.
With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…
New visa scheme to boost India’s inbound tourism
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) announced by the Indian government in February 2014 is
expected to make travelling a lot more easier for inbound visitors.
The ETA scheme…
Mauritius appoints PR rep for India
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has appointed New Delhi-based Om Tourism as their PR
representative for India.
OM Tourism will be responsible for promoting…
Call for higher policy coordination between tourism and aviation sectors
Improving air connectivity through a closer coordination of tourism and aviation policies to ensure the sustained growth
of the tourism sector and of air transport was the commitment…
Philippines sees rise in Indian arrivals
Philippines has seen a steady increase in the number of Indian arrivals to the country.
The country received 46,395 Indian tourists in 2012 and expects to boost the figure by 50% this…
International Tourism Mart concludes in Tawang
The second International Tourism Mart (ITM) has concluded in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
The three-day event organised by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) from 18-20 October 2013,…
Mauritius launches online training programme in India
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has launched an online training programme in India.
The Mauritius Grand Master (MGM) is the first time that the tourism board will…
