Visa updates

UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025.

Hotels

Almanac Palais Vienna presents ‘Night At The Ball’ experience

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

With 2025 set to be a big year for nostalgic travel – slower, more immersive, authentic experiences of yesteryear – the Vienna ball season offers the ultimate in old-school glamour and charm.

UK

Inclement Weather to cause travel disruptions in the UK for New Year

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Rain, snow and strong winds will hit the UK as 2025 gets under way, with a series of weather warnings covering all parts of the country coming into force over the coming days.

Visa updates

New guidelines for Norway’s Seasonal Work Visa to be applicable in 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

The Seasonal Work Visa programme, which enables thousands of foreign workers to come to Norway for employment purposes, has been updated to include new rules for future applicants. 

Hotels

Tulip Inn Zirakpur opens with 68 keys

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Sarovar Hotels & Chandigarh View announces the opening of Tulip Inn Zirakpur, a modern mid-range hotel that strengthens the group’s growing portfolio under the Tulip brand.

UK

Radisson RED opens with 177 keys in Ireland

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

The hotel has 177 guest rooms and suites, a ground-floor bar and grill, rooftop bar and restaurant, outside south-facing terrace and nine versatile meeting rooms, including a 220-guest theatre-style venue.

Tourism

Goa launches LetsGoa portal

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

LetsGoa provides a one-stop solution for tourists, offering bookings for accommodations, adventure activities, cultural experiences, and more.

Tourism Boards

Russia focuses on tourism growth from India

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Russia aims to double tourism’s contribution to its GDP from 3.8% to 10% by 2030 through increased investment in the sector and the launch of its national project “Tourism and Hospitality” in 2025.

Airports

Flydubai unveils new Business Class lounge

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Flydubai has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB).

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

Aeroprime Group appointed as exclusive passenger GSA for Air Cairo

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Aeroprime Group will manage all aspects of Air Cairo’s operations, including sales, marketing, and the promotion of the airline’s route network and fare offerings.

Airlines and Aviation

Several airlines cancel flights to Russia

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Several airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Russian cities, after Western experts and the US suggested the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile.

Recruitment

Emirates Airline is hiring pilots for 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, you have an opportunity here.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to progress on key initiatives in 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Air India will see progress on various key initiatives, including refitting of wide body and narrow body planes, in 2025 as well as tighten practices and processes to ultimately become profitable, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson stated.

Tourism

Almost 3 million tourist visit Kashmir in 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

The total tourist footfall in 2024 stands at approximately 2.95 million, a notable rise from the 2.71 million visitors in 2023 and 2.67 million in 2022, according to official data.

Hotels

Lemon Tree Hotel, Bapane to open by 2026 in Maharashtra

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Lemon Tree Hotels expands to Maharashtra with the signing of a new property in Bapane, Maharashtra, set to open in FY 2026.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip’s Year-End Sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

EaseMyTrip.ae, an online travel platform, is offering exclusive deals to help you celebrate the New Year in style.

Air

aerpace to showcase groundbreaking innovations at Urban Air Mobility Expo 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

aerpace has announced its participation in the Urban Air Mobility Expo 2025, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Hunch Mobility.

UK

The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is back for peaks 2025 

Kanchan Nath Dec 30,2024

Launching 03 January 2025, The Little Book of Incredible Journeys is the latest campaign and book from  the B2B touring and adventure brand of dnata Travel Group UK - Incredible Journeys. 

Austria

UN Tourism strengthens collaboration with Austria to further Sustainable Tourism

Kanchan Nath Dec 29,2024

UN Tourism and Austria have discussed opportunities for further collaboration and for strengthening partnerships in the areas of sustainability, statistics and development.

Tourism

Ministry of Tourism, sanctions 76 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

Kanchan Nath Dec 29,2024

The Union Tourism Ministry announced that 76 projects, totaling INR 5,287.9 crore, have been approved under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, with 75 projects now physically complete.

Reports

India’s Domestic Air Traffic posts double-digit growth in November

Kanchan Nath Dec 28,2024

India’s commercial airlines flew 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November this year, which represents a robust 12 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to figures compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). 

Cruise

Azamara Cruises unveils Winter 2026-2027 Cruises

Kanchan Nath Dec 28,2024

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, announces its highly anticipated winter 2026-2027 lineup.

Airlines and Aviation

SWISS to receive five further Airbus A350s

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

SWISS is to receive five further new Airbus A350-900 aircraft from 2027 onwards, in addition to the five which it already has on order.

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa Group purchases additional latest-generation long-haul aircraft

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

The Lufthansa Group is purchasing additional Airbus long-haul aircraft, increasing its firm orders for A350-1000 aircraft from ten to 15.

UK

Aer Lingus welcomes two new XLR Aircraft to its fleet

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first two new Airbus A321XLR aircraft in Dublin Airport.

United States

Delta boosts Summer 2025 schedule with return of seven U.S. and Latin leisure routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

These flights will connect key hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to popular summer destinations such as Bangor, Punta Cana, Bozeman and more. 

United States

Top twenty national parks for stargazing

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

A new study looked at which national parks are the best for stargazing, with Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, crowned top. 

Airlines and Aviation

20 for ‘25: British Airways spotlights 20 destinations for 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have marked the launch of their January sale by shining the spotlight on 20 destinations for 2025. 

Visa updates

Hungary to decrease Guest Workers to 35,000 for 2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 27,2024

Hungary will cap the maximum number of guest worker residence permits and employment-related residence permits to 35,000 in 2025, down from the 2024 cap of 65,000.