B2B wholesaler Elan Experiences opens office in Delhi
In line with its conviction-driven growth plans and development of capabilities that are designed to address its expansion into yet newer markets, Elan Experiences has now opened a new…
Türkiye participates in World Book Fair’23 in New Delhi
The Turkiye Tourism Board made its debut participation in the 31st edition of World Book Fair, New Delhi held at Pragati Maidan from 25th February to 5th March, 2023.
‘Dhamaka’ opens at the JW Marriott Aerocity, Delhi
In a masterful display of culinary artistry, Masters of Marriott Bonvoy and Culinary Culture kickstart 2023 on a high note as they welcome ‘Dhamaka’ to India for the very first time.
ITA Airways opens additional frequency to its direct flight schedule from Rome to New Delhi
ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier has informed that as of December 30th, 2022, ITA Airways has opened the sales of an additional weekly frequency to its direct flight schedule from Rome…
CISF adds more personnel in Delhi and Mumbai airports
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has prepared a pool of more than 100 personnel to man additional security counters expected to be handed over to it for easing the ongoing…
Now fly direct Delhi-Hubballi with IndiGo
IndiGo launched daily direct flights between Delhi-Hubballi on 14 November 2022 in its winter schedule for the year.
‘Automation with Amadeus’ at roadshow in Delhi
The roadshow in Delhi is the first in a series of products and solutions roadshows that will be hosted by Amadeus India in six major cities in India in November 2022.
Alliance Air to restart Delhi-Shimla-Delhi flights from 26 Sept
To enhance the connectivity in north India, Alliance Air will restart its maiden Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) route Delhi-Shimla-Delhi from 26 September 2022.
New Delhi Hotel Featured Amongst Best Hotels For Business Travelers 2022
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity has been featured amongst the Best Business Hotels in Delhi by the coveted CNBC Travel ‘Best Hotels for Business…
Now EV chargers at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport
This World EV Day, Radisson Hotel Group celebrates the inauguration of its Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in partnership with SunFuel at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi International Airport.
Akasa Air to launch flights from Delhi in October
The airlines has opened bookings for daily flights between Delhi and Ahmedabad from 7 October.
Now fly ITA New Delhi to Rome from 3 Dec
Starting on 3rd December, Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways passengers will be able to fly direct to New Delhi.
Delhi-Mumbai Vistara flight returns midway
A Delhi-Mumbai flight of Vistara airlines returned midway to Delhi on Monday after a whistling sound was heard on the right-side cockpit.
Mayhem at Delhi International Airport as Lufthansa cancels flights
German airline Lufthansa had to cancel its flights to India due to a one-day strike staged by its pilots, resulting in hundreds of passengers stranded at Delhi International Airport.
Delhi to Vancouver flight is now daily on Air India
Boeing has been working closely with Air India to restore 777-300ER that had been grounded due to COVID-19 pandemic
Delhi to Vancouver flight is now daily on Air India
Qatar Tourism gears up to receive more Indian travellers with Delhi and Mumbai roadshow
Qatar Tourism's roadshow in India drew industry and visitor attention to the infrastructure, attractions, and amenities being built for the prestigious FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which the…
Azerbaijan Airlines unveils New Delhi-Baku flights from 10 Aug
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has started ticket sales for flights to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku from New Delhi
IndiGo to take off for Delhi-Deoghar flights from 30 July
IndiGo will be the first airline to operate from Deoghar, which will boost connectivity to Jharkhand and nearby regions
Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route
The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers
Delhi’s IGI airport is now world’s second busiest airport
The aviation sector has started showing signs of recovery in 2022 after remaining affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic for two years
SIA resumes A380 service to Delhi
The return of the superjumbo to India is part of SIA’s larger effort to progressively bring frequency and capacity back to pre-Covid levels in the coming months
LOT to resume flights to Delhi this week, launch Mumbai service in May
LOT Polish Airlines is set to commence passenger flights to Mumbai effective May 31, 2022
AirAsia India repatriation flight from Budapest reaches Delhi
AirAsia India repatriation flight from Budapest, Hungary, operated via Dubai to reach India
Air India announces new flights from Delhi to Hong Kong from January
As part of the air bubble agreement, Air India announced it will fly additional flights between Delhi and Hong Kong under the Vande Bharat Mission
Delhi airport installs e-boarding gates for seamless travel
Delhi airport has introduced e-boarding gates across all three terminals for passengers flying out of the city for contactless, seamless travelling amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off
A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.
Qantas debuts Melbourne-New Delhi flights in December
Qantas is doubling down on its move into India, launching direct flights between Melbourne and New Delhi for the first time in its history alongside a new service from Sydney set to start…
UAE’s newest budget carrier Air Arabia introduces direct New Delhi route
UAE's newest budget carrier and the first out of the capital Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced a new service to New Delhi
Ahoy City of Light! Vistara launches non-stop flights between Delhi and Paris
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, operated its first non-stop flight to Paris CDG (Charles de Gaulle) airport
Delhi leads travel demand for Thomas Cook India
Thomas Cook India has been witnessing a robust 60% month-on-month increase since re-opening in June 2021
Delhi-Sydney boost! Qantas marks India return after a decade from December
The Australian carrier Qantas will start non-stop services to India after a decade as the carrier will have three-weekly flights between Delhi-Sydney from 6 December
An evening in Paris! Vistara to start Delhi-Paris non-stop flights from 7 November
Vistara has announced a non-stop flight service from Delhi to Paris, starting 7 November, under the ‘air bubble’ pact between India and France
Vistara to start Delhi-Tokyo flights from 16 June under air bubble
Vistara has announced it will start flights on the Delhi-Tokyo route from 16 June under the air bubble arrangement formed between India and Japan
Ride to vaccinate! Rapido supports India’s COVID 19 vaccination drive with free rides to Delhi citizens
Rapido, India’s largest bike taxi platform, pledged support to the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive through its #RideToVaccinate initiative
Russia launches new visa centres in Mumbai and Delhi
Russia opened two new visa centres recently in Mumbai and New Delhi that will cater to all categories of visa
Delhi launches heritage promotion scheme in budget
The Delhi government has introduced a heritage promotion scheme in its annual budget seeking to brand the national capital as a tourist destination
Travelling to Delhi? Check out these new travel rules from today
Starting today, Delhi has made it mandatory for people travelling from five states to get a negative Covid-19 report before entering the state.
No take off: Virgin Atlantic cancels launch of Delhi and Mumbai flights from Manchester
Virgin Atlantic, which announced the launch of services to Mumbai and Delhi from Manchester in October this year from 19 December and to Delhi on 5 January, announced that it is cancelling…
Maharashtra makes Covid-negative report mandatory for Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa travellers
Covid-negative report from an RT-PCR test will be needed for people travelling to Maharashtra from Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa - states witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases
Vistara adds Delhi-Doha route from 19 November
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has announced non-stop flights between Delhi and Doha, the capital city of Qatar
Delhi Restaurants Get Reprieve from COVID-19
It seems that years of sustained efforts on the part of Delhi restaurants and the hospitality industry are finally showing positive results, which will help with job creation and boost the…
Delhi Restaurants Get Reprieve from COVID-19
It seems that years of sustained efforts on the part of Delhi restaurants and the hospitality industry are finally showing positive results, which will help with job creation and boost the…
Delhi becomes first airport in India to open COVID testing facility
International passengers arriving at Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) can undergo COVID-19 test at the airport itself now
Bars, hotels and restaurants in Delhi open today. Here’s what you need to know
After a five-month ban as part of the restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs in Delhi have now opened up and will start serving…
India Hotels in Delhi Allowed to Reopen
In a major relief to the hospitality industry, India hotels in Delhi have been allowed to open after suffering long-suffering industry lockdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus.…
Air Canada announces reopening of Delhi-Toronto route
Air Canada has announced the reopening of its Delhi-Toronto route which will now operate thrice weekly under the new travel guidelines
Vachirachai Sirisumpan joins TAT as director in New Delhi
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Vachirachai Sirisumpan as director for its New Delhi Office. Sirisumpan has been with TAT for more than 20 years with extensive…
Weekend Gateways From Near Delhi
Weekends allow you to do what your heart needs and get a nice little break from the joys of office occupation. For Delhiites, weekends signify something much bigger - the opportunity to…
GoAir to start Colombo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru
In continuation of its expansion in South Asia, GoAir is set to start direct flights from Delhi to Colombo and Bengaluru to Colombo from 20 March.
Jeh Wadia, managing director of…
Virgin Atlantic’s Delhi-Manchester route from October
Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying route from Delhi to Manchester with services taking to the skies from October 2020 onwards.
For the first time, it will fly from India to…
Delhi elections 2020: SpiceJet offers ‘free tickets’ to flyers who want to vote
Budget carrier SpiceJet has started an initiative to enable voters to fly home so that they can cast their vote for the upcoming Delhi elections.
In this ‘Spice Democracy’ initiative,…
VFS Global rolls out Lithuania VAC in New Delhi
VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in New Delhi to cater to travellers from India visiting the European country. Julius Pranevičius, ambassador of Lithuania to India and…
LOT Polish Airlines commences Warsaw-Delhi flight
LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland and the leading carrier of Central and Eastern Europe, has started Delhi operations from Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The opening of…
Air India announces direct Delhi-Seoul flight
Air India has announced its new direct route of Delhi – Seoul, starting from 19 September. The national carrier will operate direct flights four days a week on the two route using the…
Delhi airport starts facial recognition system
Delhi International Airport (DIAL) is rolling out a three-month trial to demonstrate a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel Experience (BEST) from 6 September.
The trial will be based on…
IndiGo and SpiceJet to operate from Terminal 3 in Delhi
IndiGo and SpiceJet will shift their flight operations to Terminal 3 (T3) of the Delhi International Airport (DIAL) from 5 September. “While Indigo would shift a portion of its…
Vistara starts daily Delhi-Bangkok service
Vistara inaugurated its daily service to Bangkok, Thailand, the third international destination in its network. The airline will now fly daily between Delhi and Bangkok and will be the…
United to make Delhi-SFO flight a year-round daily
India’s direct connectivity with the west coast of US is all set to improve from December. US carrier United has decided to convert its seasonal Delhi-San Francisco (SFO) flight into a…
Coming soon: AirAsia India to start direct Delhi-Chennai route
AirAsia India has expanded network with the addition of a daily service between New Delhi and Chennai from September. A joint venture between Tata Sons and AirAsia Berhad, the airline…
Israel Tourism conducts roadshow in Delhi
Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) conducted a roadshow in New Delhi to enhance commercial ties with the Indian travel trade fraternity. In an effort to retain the growth momentum of…
Vistara’s first international flight to Singapore from Delhi in August
Vistara is commencing its international operations with its maiden flights to Singapore from Delhi and Mumbai.
The full-service carrier owned by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines will…
Srilankan bullish on Colombo-Delhi route, unveils third freqeuncy
SriLankan Airlines has announced additional frequencies between Colombo and Delhi to take its total weekly offerings between the two capitals to 18 flights. Apart from the existing two…
Gulf Air increases direct Delhi service
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is set to increase its direct Delhi service from two to three daily flights starting from 9 July.
Strengthening relationship with Indian…
Finnair to transfer Delhi route cabin service to OSM Aviation
Finnair is expanding its cooperation with the Norway-based OSM Aviation. Cabin services in the Delhi route will be transferred to OSM Aviation during the last quarter of 2019. In the…
Caucasus delight: Azerbaijan Airlines launches first direct flight from Baku to New Delhi
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has now launched its direct flight linking Baku to New Delhi.
An eastern country with a western outlook, Baku is known as the ‘Pearl of the Caucasus’.…
Air France unveils new long-haul travel cabins on Bengaluru and Delhi route
Air France, the French flag carrier, will welcome the revamped travel cabins on board Airbus A330 on the Bengaluru – Paris route effective 18 June and effective 28 June, on the…
Enter the Dragon: IndiGo’s China Delhi-Chengdu route
IndiGo is set to start a daily non-stop flight on the Delhi-Chengdu route from September 15 onwards. While also operating to five other international destinations in Asia, this flight…
Air India to resume additional Delhi-Colombo flight
Air India will resume its additional flight on Delhi-Colombo route from 15 July, Hardeep Singh Puri, the civil aviation minister said. The national carrier had stopped operating the…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
Delhi up: Air Canada boosts network with daily flights to Indian capital
Air Canada has boosted service on four routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Virgin Atlantic celebrates 16 years in Delhi
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating 16 years of flying from London to Delhi this month.
Since the launch of the route on 5 July, 2000, the airline has flown more than two million passengers.…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Vistara unveils new lounge at Delhi Airport
Vistara has launched a new lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The lounge, which is available for business class and Club Vistara Gold customers,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Delhi airport witnesses technical snag
A recent immigration technical snag at Indira Gandhi International airport has left many passengers stranded, as reported by Economic Times.
The problem identified by officials was…
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…
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.…
Oman Air suffers double blow-out at Delhi Airport
Two of the tyres on an Oman Air aircraft burst while the jet was landing at Delhi Airport this week.
The Boeing 737 aircraft was arriving at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International…
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…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
ibis opens at Delhi Airport
Accor has opened a new ibis hotel at Aerocity, the commercial precinct near Delhi International Airport.
ibis Delhi Airport becomes brand's ninth hotel in India and the largest…
TUI India unveils Delhi marathon packages
TUI India has unveiled new packages for the Delhi Marathon taking place this November.
The exclusive packages start from Rs. 10,000 including taxes for the 22-24 November weekend.…
Eight graduate from New Delhi IHG Academy
Eight participants have graduated from the inaugural class of the IHG Academy in New Delhi, with five to take up hotel roles in India.
The academy was set up by IHG and I&FS…
Delhi Airport to have zero diversions
Delhi Airport is set to become a zero-diversionary airport by October this year.
The government is set to implement the recommendations set out by an expert committee which was formed…
Crowne Plaza New Delhi adds banquet space
The Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla has developed a new area for the banquets facility.
The hotel will offer 6038.7m² of open space, ideal for the hosting MICE events.
“The space was…
Cathay Pacific alters Delhi schedule
Cathay Pacific has altered its Delhi schedule.
The Hong Kong-based airline will introduce double daily flights to New Delhi from 31 March 2014. The first flight from Delhi will arrive…
Delhi Town Hall to be restored
In line with the trends world over, Delhi, too, will restore its 150-year old Town Hall.
The Town Hall, located near Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi Railway Station will be converted…
DGCA withdraws key landing slots at New Delhi
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has withdrawn prime time slots for three domestic airlines at Delhi
airport.
The move comes after these domestic airlines not adhering to…
Delhi-Jaipur Expressway gets priority status
India’s Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has put the development of Delhi-Jaipur Expressway as priority
project for the government.
As on date, there is no expressway built by…
Etihad adds Delhi, Mumbai flights
Etihad Airways has doubled the number of flights it offers to Mumbai and New Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will now offer twice daily services to both Indian cities, following…
Delhi airport gears to face fog season
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in New Delhi has announced full preparedness to tackle the
fog season that is expected to begin in the third or fourth week of…
KLM rolls out fully flat bed seats on Delhi route
KLM has rolled out fully flat beds on daily flights between New Delhi and Amsterdam, starting 28th October 2013.
Starting this winter, all KLM international long-haul destination…
Egypt plans direct flights to Delhi
Egypt is preparing to start offering direct flights to New Delhi beginning January 2014 in a bid to encourage tourism activities between India and Egypt, tourism minister Hisham Zaazou…
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…
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…
SIA boosts Delhi flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost its flights to New Delhi this winter.
Starting 27 October 2013, the airline will commence a third daily flight to the capital, running till 29 March…
SIA adds Delhi flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost its service to New Delhi this winter.
From the onset of the winter schedules on 27 October 2013, the airline will commence a third daily flight to…
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…
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…
Global Destinations opens Delhi office
Global Destinations has opened a new office in New Delhi.
The office will be managed by a Regional Manager with two additional staff to look after Delhi and northern India markets.…
Thunderstorm disrupts Delhi flights
A thunderstorm on Tuesday evening in Delhi disrupted the flight schedule at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) airport in New Delhi.
The wind speed touched 70kmph with 6mm…
Delhi Metro alters operating schedule
Delhi Metro has altered its operating schedule for Holi.
It will not be operating its feeder services on Holi. A Delhi Metro Spokesman, Anuj Dayal told the Times of India that trains…
ANA launches Delhi-Tokyo
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched its Delhi-Tokyo flights.
The first daily flight NH917 left Tokyo on 28 October with the Boeing 767 aircraft. The Delhi-Tokyo route is airline…
Cathay Pacific reconfigures Delhi flights
Cathay Pacific will introduce Business and Premium Economy cabins on its Delhi-Hong Kong route.
Starting 29 October, Cathay Pacific aircraft operating between the two cities will feature a…
India cuts ADF for Mumbai and Delhi airports
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has directed Airport Authority of India (AAI) to cut Airport Development Fee (ADF) at Mumbai and New Delhi airports.
Civil Aviation Minister, Ajit…
Air Arabia doubles frequency to Delhi
Low cost carrier Air Arabia is set to double services from its hub in Sharjah, UAE, to New Delhi.
From 1 September the airline will double frequency to twice daily services.
Flights will…
SpiceJet cancels planned services from Delhi
SpiceJet has abandoned plans to expand services from New Delhi as the 344% hike in airport charges makes flights unviable.
The carrier will operate just four of its new Bombardier Q400…
346 hike threatens Delhi hub status
Lufthansa boss in South Asia has warned authorities that the 346% hike in airport charges at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport will threaten its status as an aviation hub.…
Delhi Metro to be extended
The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) has approved the extension of Delh Metro. The approval will see the extension of metro connection from Dwarka to Najafgarh, Mukundpur-Yamuna Vihar…
Kingfisher services from Delhi hit
Kingfisher Airlines operations from Delhi have been affected today. Sources told the Hindu Business Line that the airline has informed the airport that 11 arrivals and departures each with…
Olympics fever catches Delhi
Olympics fever has caught New Delhi too. The Samavar Coffee Shop at The Ashok has launched Olympics Special menu running till the end of Olympics. The Olympics Special will offer specially…
Air India boosts Delhi-Allahabad
Air India has boosted its Delhi-Allahabad flight from thrice weekly to four times a week operations. The new service to the Sangam City began on 29 July, reported the Economic Times. “We…
SpiceJet commences Delhi-Dehradun
As a part of its north India expansions, low-cost carrier SpiceJet has commenced its Delhi-Dehradun service yesterday. The low-cost carrier will operate two daily direct flights using its…
ASEAN likely to get more flights to Delhi
The Indian Government could allow airlines from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to initially operate unlimited flights between their capital cities and New Delhi The…
Delhi gets recognition for reducing carbon emissions
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has become the fifth airport in Asia Pacific region to receive accreditation for reducing carbon emissions. The Airports Council International…
ANA announces Delhi flights
Japan’s All Nippon Airlines (ANA) has announced a new service connecting Tokyo and Delhi later this year. Starting 28 October 2012, the airline
will run daily operations from Tokyo’s Narita…
ANA to launch Delhi flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced plans to launch flights between Tokyo and Delhi later this year.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will operate daily services to the Indian…
SpiceJet to connect Dubai with Delhi, Mumbai
SpiceJet further expands its connectivity launching its service to Dubai. The airline is connecting Dubai with daily services to Delhi and Mumbai and inaugural flights are set for last week…
IndiGo adds Delhi-Mumbai flights
IndiGo has added two more flights to its Delhi-Mumbai route. Following the addition of the new services, which depart Delhi at 0750 and 1345, the Indian low-cost carrier now operates 11…
Delhi High Court orders end of AI pilot strike
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed Air India pilots to end the strike immediately or face contempt of court action. The court has asked the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) to comply with…
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…
Jet introduces Indore-Delhi direct
Jet Airways has introduced a direct daily flight between Indore and Delhi, effective today. A Jet Airways official at Indore airport told the Times of India that timings of three flights…
Delhi airport implements UDF
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) at Delhi has become one of the costliest airports in the world with the implementation of the User Development Fee (UDF). The UDF was brought…
Dreamliner debuts in Delhi
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner painted in Air India’s colours touched down at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport yesterday.
The Dreamliner will be on static display in Delhi…
Kingfisher technicians boycott work at Delhi
A section of Kingfisher Airlines staff on Thursday boycotted work to protest alleged non-payment of salaries since November 2011, however flights were not affected.
“The employees, mainly…
Delhi leads Asia Pacific hotel development
The hotel development pipeline in the Asia Pacific hit 1,373 hotels with a room inventory of 327,630 units in October. According to STR Global, New Delhi ended the month with the largest…
DGCA alerts airlines on Delhi fog
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed authorities at Delhi airport to give priority to diverted flights during fog season. The DGCA reviewed the preparedness of all…
Delhi monuments to be illuminated
Archaeological monuments and important buildings across the capital city will be illuminated in blue on the eve of World Diabetes Day on 13 November, as a part of an awareness campaign about…
IndiGo connects Delhi-Kathmandu
IndiGo today commenced operations of its fifth international destination - Kathmandu on its network. The airline will offer daily flight services between New Delhi and Kathmandu at a return…
Delhi car rental company buys Mercedes fleet
Delhi-based car rental company Carzonrent India has purchased a record number of 90 Mercedes Benz cars from the company dealer.Times of India said it was the biggest single deal made by the…
Delhi, Mumbai lead hotel room growth for Asia
The April edition of STR Global Construction Pipeline says the hotel development pipeline in Asia Pacific comprises 1,167 hotels totalling 291,946 rooms."Two mega cities in India, the…
Horse-drawn buggies may ply Delhi roads again
In a move which is likely to be received with mixed feelings, Delhi could allow the use of horse-drawn buggies to woo tourists and provide additional revenue for the owners, who at present…
Delhi-Jaipur expressway may come sooner
Traffic woes on the Delhi- Jaipur highway could end sooner than expected, The Economic Times reported. The Union highways ministry and Planning Commission are fast-tracking a proposal to…
ADTOI to convene in Delhi
The fifth annual Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) convention and exhibition will be held at The Ashok, New Delhi on 25-26 November 2011. The theme of the convention…
Lebua New Delhi to offer INR40,000 dinner
Lebua Hotels and Resorts, which will open its first hotel in India in New Delhi, will offer a meal for two worth US$800 (INR40,000). Slated to open in December, the yet-to-be-named Indian…
AI introduces Delhi-Port Blair connection
Air India has introduced a new service between Delhi and Port Blair with a stopover at Bhubaneswar. The flight is operated six times a week using a CRJ-700 aircraft with a capacity of 70…
Hilton opens second hotel in Delhi
Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of a new hotel in Delhi. The Hilton New Delhi-Noida-Mayur Vihar, which is being operated under a management agreement with Eros Resorts…
Delhi to host Asian Gay/Lesbian tourism forum
Tourism and hospitality stakeholders from across Asia will convene in New Delhi on 28 November for the first Asian Symposium on Gay and Lesbian Tourism. The event, which is being held in…
ITDC launches Gandhi tour in Delhi
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) commemorated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi yesterday (Sunday 2 October), with the launch of a one-day tour in Delhi covering places…
Pride to open hotels in Kolkata and Delhi
Pride Group of Hotels will open two new hotel properties - The Pride Hotel at Kolkata and New Delhi - next year. The 156-room and suite Kolkata The Pride will be operational from…
New lounge opens at Delhi airport Terminal 1D
The Plaza Premier Lounge has opened at Terminal 1D of Delhi airport. The new 146-seat facility becomes the company's third lounge at Delhi airport, following two at the hub's international…
Delhi aims to be UNESCO World Heritage city
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is ready to submit Delhi's application to become a UNESCO's World Heritage City list. The Indian Express reported that a dossier expected to be sent…
Delhi airport prepares for Haj traffic
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport completed arrangements for Haj pilgrims who will travel to Saudi Arabia this year. I Prabhakara Rao, Chief Executive of Delhi International…
MAS upgrades Delhi – Kuala Lumpur service
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will introduce a Boeing 777-200 aircraft to its Delhi - Kuala Lumpur evening flight. The 280-seat aircraft - comprising 35 seats in Golden Club Class (Business…
Le Cirque opens in Delhi
Le Cirque, New York's popular restaurant opened in Delhi at The Leela Palace New Delhi. Le Cirque at The Leela New Delhi was officially inaugurated at an elite power lunch on 7 September…
Airfares to Delhi soar 200% ahead of F1
Airfares to Delhi have shot up by 200% across all sectors ahead of the Indian F1 to be held 28-31 October 2011. A return trip from Mumbai to Delhi has shown the highest spurt, with fares up…
ChaoBella opens at Crowne Plaza New Delhi
The restaurant will cater to both the domestic, international and to the growing MICE market at the hotel. Barun Jolly, General Manager of Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla said; "With ChaoBella…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
JAL to boost New Delhi services
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport, adding…
JAL boosts Delhi flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase its services to New Delhi from four to five flights a week from 30 October 2011. The carrier will add a new Thursday service from Tokyo's Narita airport,…
DoubleTree debuts in Delhi
The DoubleTree by Hilton New Delhi-Mayur Vihar, the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India has opened.Owned by Eros Resorts & Hotels, an Eros Group company, and managed by Hilton…
Jet, Kingfisher want to shift out of Terminal 3 at Delhi
Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines want to move out of the spanking new terminal opened at the Delhi airport last year, angered by the high price of fuel being charged at India's showpiece…
Where are the foreign tourists in Delhi?
Despite lakhs spent by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for conservation and upkeep of Sultan Ghari's Tomb in Vasant Kunj, not a single foreign tourist visited the site from March…
“Slutwalk” sex harassment protest held in Delhi
A rally has taken place in Delhi inspired by the "Slutwalk" protests held in a number of countries.The protest is to challenge the notion that the way a woman looks can excuse sexual abuse…
Delhi airport in trouble
The much-hyped, one of the best airports in the world, which opened its Terminal 3 with much fanfare less than a year ago, seems to be having problems.The GMR/DIAL airport at Delhi has come…
IndiGo plans flights from Dubai to New Delhi and Mumbai
Budget carrier IndiGo will soon start services between Dubai and New Delhi and Dubai and Mumbai, company officials was quoted saying in Dubai.The flights between Dubai and New Delhi will…
Delhi Metro builds theme park
Delhi Metro is setting up a theme park near its Shastri Park station in east Delhi through a private operator. Economic Times said the theme park on a 'temporary basis' would come up at an…
Mumbai to Delhi in just 7 hours?
If all goes well, a super high-speed train could cut down travel time between Delhi and Mumbai by half to just even hours.Economic Times said the infrastructure for the Golden Rail Corridor,…
Delhi’s airport city hit by security row
A development of luxury hotels next to New Delhi's revamped US$3 billion international airport has been hit by fears its close proximity to a runway makes it a security risk, Reuters…
Delhi airport get sister airport in Incheon
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) and South Korea's Incheon International Airport are now 'sister airports' allowing them to share technical, commercial and environmental best…
Low-cost international flights face hurdle flying out of Delhi airport
Low-cost carriers that were planning to start international operations from Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1D would have to rethink their plans, Times of India reported. A…
India’s first transit hotel opens in Delhi airport
Langham Hospitality Group has opened the Eaton Smart, India's first airport transit hotel at New Delhi Airport.The 93-room hotel charges rates from INR 3,000 (approx. US$65) per five hour…
Boeing demonstrates Dreamliner in Delhi
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner made its India debut yesterday, landing at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport following a flight from Tokyo.
Air India was one of the first…
Mango festival in Delhi
The three-day Mango Festival opened at the Dilli Haat in Pitampurs today with nearly 500 varities of the fruit on display. The 23rd edition of the festival is organised by the Delhi Tourism…
Delhi-Kathmandu route set for fare war
Budget carrier IndiGo could start services to Kathmandu from August if it receives the approval from Nepal.If approved, domain-b.com said IndiGo would likely spark off a fare war on the…
Transit hotels at Delhi airport soon
Transit passengers or those whose flights are delayed will no longer have to wait long hours at the New Delhi's international airport's stuffy waiting rooms. Transit hotels are opening…
Delhi to restore monuments to former glory
Ancient unprotected monuments that have been vandalised in the guise of religion will soon be taken up for conservation and legal protection by the Delhi government, Times of India said.…
Delhi makes agent registration compulsory
The Delhi government has made it mandatory that all travel agents and tour operators are registered. According to Hindustan Times, Delhi government officials said tourists would now be able…
Fortune hotel opens in Delhi
Fortune Park Boulevard has opened in Chatarpur, New Delhi. This is the ITC subsidiary chain's first property in the capital, although there are two Fortune hotels in Gurgaon and one in…
Safi Airways launches New Delhi route
Safi Airways, the International airline from Afghanistan is on an expansion spree with the launch of its new route Delhi from Kabul. As part of the airline's growth strategy for this year…
Radisson Blu opens in New Delhi
India's first top brand Radisson hotel, Radisson Blu, has opened in New Delhi. The 178-room Radission Blu Hotel New Delhi Paschim Vihar is set in the heart of west Delhi's commercial area.…
SpiceJet connects Bangalore and Delhi
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet is planning to launch daily flights between Bangalore and New Delhi from 15 May. The flight will have a stopover in Nagpur, a Times of India report said.According…
Hilton signs two hotels in Delhi
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Eros Resorts & Hotels Ltd to manage two new properties in New Delhi's fast-growing business district of Mayur Vihar. The agreement…
American Airlines revises flight times to Delhi
American Airlines has retimed the departure of its daily nonstop flight from Chicago to Delhi. The revised service gets into to Delhi three hours earlier than previously scheduled which…
Worldhotels opens Delhi office
Worldhotels is opening its first office in India to manage its expanding presence in the market. The new office in Delhi NCR will be run by Naresh Chandnani who has been appointed to…
Hotel groups hunger for Delhi landmark
Hotel groups and realtors are eyeing up the old town hall in Old Delhi, hungry for the chance to convert the landmark property into a luxury hotel. Located close to the Red Fort, the popular…
Delhi’s history through high tech show
Delhi has a new attraction, both for tourists and locals alike, and both are making good use of it. This is the son et lumiere show at the old fort, Purana Qila, reflecting the romance of…
Check-Inn hotel launches in New Delhi
Check-Inn Hotels has announced the commencement of operations of its first mid-market Hotel "Check Inn" at New Delhi, India. Located on Babar Road in Delhi's business district, Connaught…
2000th King Air C90 delivered to Delhi
InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Limited, a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises, today announced the delivery of the 2000th King Air C90 to an Indian customer based in Delhi.
Nigel…
New luxury MICE hotel opens near Delhi
A new luxury hotel has opened in Haryana, near Delhi. The 122-room Noor Mahal, located close to National Highway 1 between Chandigarh and Delhi, aims to offer the facilities…
IHG to open new Crowne Plaza in Delhi
Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will open its doors in the second quarter this year. Located in the sub city of Rohini, the hotel is the first upscale property in the city's northwest.
The…
IHG to open new Crowne Plaza in Delhi
Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will open its doors in the second quarter this year. Located in the northwest of the city, the new property will be the first upscale hotel in the area.…
Langham to launch Delhi Airport hotel
Langham Hospitality Group will launch the country's first airport transit hotel at New Delhi Airport in March 2011. The 93-room Eaton Smart New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel is located inside…
Langham to launch Delhi Airport hotel
Langham Hospitality Group will launch the country's first airport transit hotel at New Delhi Airport in March 2011. The 93-room Eaton Smart New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel is located inside…
Japan tourism promoted in Mumbai, Delhi
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) have announced a series of activities planned in February 2011 in Mumbai and New Delhi.In February 2011 JTA and…
First Wyndham property opens in Delhi
India's first Wyndham hotel has opened in Dwarka area of New Delhi. The Wyndham New Delhi Dwarka has 394 rooms and suites, of which 184 have opened in the first phase, and the remainder will…
MGM to open five-star hotel in Delhi
Las Vegas-based MGM Hospitality becomes the latest international hotelier to join the Indian hospitality market.
The company this week announced plans to develop a luxury property in the…
PAL begins flights to Delhi in March
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin direct flights between Manila and Delhi from 27 March. PAL's new service to New Delhi will operate six times weekly, with three non-stop flights…
Lufthansa targets A380 services to Delhi
India may see its first commercial A380 flight land in Delhi come May, after German carrier Lufthansa requested permission to land from the Indian government. If the proposal is given…
Finnair goes daily to Delhi
Finnair will increase its Helsinki-Delhi services to daily from tomorrow. The rise in frequency forms part of the airline's Asian growth strategy, which has recently seen it increase…
Jet Airways launches Delhi-Milan route
Jet Airways has launched a daily non-stop service from Delhi to Milan. It has also signed a codeshare agreement with Alitalia to provide more connections in Italy. The news comes as the…
Delhi clamp down on unregistered hoteliers
Delhi's MCD is clamping down on unregistered guest houses in the city centre, issuing notices to register or face closure. Warnings were issue to 60 bootleg hoteliers in central Delhi who…
AA change Chicago-Delhi flight times
American Airlines (AA) has completed five years of direct Chicago-Delhi flights and to mark its commitment to the Indian market, the airline is, changing the timings of the…
Chaos on the Delhi-Mumbai sector
Maintenance at Mumbai and teething problems in Delhi have left the Delhi-Mumbai sector in a state of disarray as capacity falls, demand accelerates and prices rocket. Air passengers…
New Fortune hotel opens in Delhi
Fortune Hotels recently opened its second hotel in Gurgaon, the 135 room and nine suite Fortune Select Excalibur. This is the 34th property in the Fortune Hotels portfolio, an ITC…
Delhi-Mumbai Kingfisher flight reports bird strike
Kingfisher Airlines flight IT 302 travelling from New Delhi to Mumbai reported a 'suspected' bird strike on Monday. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, during the climb phase…
Chinese delegates in Delhi to boost tourism
Beijing has sought greater ties with Delhi in the field of tourism. Vice Mayor of Beijing, Ding Xiangyang, lead a nine -member delegation on a visit to the Indian Capital where…
Delhi Metro extends service
The Delhi Metro has added 2.76km of track and two more stations to its network, extending the route from Dwarka Sector 9 to Dwarka Sector 21. The city-wide service now has a route…
Jet Airways launches Delhi-Milan route
Jet Airways has launched a direct service between Delhi and Milan. Flights will commence on 5 December and are part of the airline's ongoing development in Europe. Jet customers will also be…
New luxury car hire service launched in Delhi
Timeus Travel Services today launched Vaahan Yatra, India's 'Luxury only' car hire service in the country. Aimed at the premium market, the service will offer a fleet of luxury…
Jet group moves to Delhi Terminal 3
Jet Airways and its subsidiary carrier JetLite, will migrate the group's domestic operations to Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport from 30 October. As part of a…
Hong Kong festival in Delhi
From Oct 26 to Oct 31, Delhi will get a taste of Hong Kong, when the SAR of China launches 'Festive Hong Kong Week' in the Indian Capital. The week coincides with the visit of the…
More than 75,000 visit Delhi during CWG
Based on the information received from the Immigration authorities at Delhi airport regarding the Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) at Delhi airport during 1st to 14th October, 2010 (CWG…
Officials commend Delhi on successful Games
"Delhi has delivered," is how Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell summed of the successful hosting of the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, as he and Mr. Suresh…
The Metropolitan New Delhi reopens
The Metropolitan New Delhi marked its 10th anniversary on Sunday by re-launching the hotel which is now called 'The Met'. The hotel's Executive Director Vipul Gupta said; "In keeping with…
SWISS increases frequency to Delhi and Mumbai
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be adding further capacity to its Delhi and Mumbai services for its Winter schedule. The Indian capital will see the addition of two weekly…
Delhi strikes out at tourist touts
The Delhi government has promulgated the Delhi Prevention of Touting and Malpractices Against Ordinance, which legally permits a jail term of one year and fine of INR10,000 to…
Delhi hotels curse the Commonwealth Games
Hundreds of Delhi hotel rooms lie vacant as the Commonwealth Games (CWG) fails to deliver on its promise. As India approaches the halfway point for the CWG and big events such as the men's…
SIA bomb scare denied Delhi landing
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight made an unscheduled landing in Kolkata last night after receiving a mid-flight bomb threat. The SIA flight carrying 250 passengers and 15 crew was en route…
Delhi Metro introduces women only travel
Delhi Metro chose the anniversary of Gandhi's birthday to introduce a women's only travel class to the city's Metro system. The new scheme was introduced on Saturday whereby the first coach…
Jet goes daily from Delhi & Mumbai to Colombo
Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, today announced that it will introduce daily direct flights to Colombo from Mumbai and Delhi, effective November 5,…
HBA launches mid-market design brand in New Delhi
Award winning global interior design firm HBA has spotted a creative void in the market for budget conscious owners and developers in China and India thirsty for stylish cutting-edge design…
Delhi to launch Games shopping festival
Retailers in Delhi will take part in a shopping festival to coincide the Commonwealth Games. From 25 September, markets in various parts of the Indian capital, such as Karol…
Tourist shootings will have "no impact" on Delhi Games
The shooting of tourists near the Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi at the weekend will not affect October's Commonwealth Games, the Organising Committee (OC) has said in a statement. Two…
Delhi launches tourist info service
Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dixit, has launched the tourism website and 24 hour helpline in time for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The service is designed to help international…
Delhi hotels cry out for tourists
With just 18 days until the Commonwealth Games get underway, Delhi hoteliers are scraping around for hotel bookings. When the Games were announced, organisers and travel industry…
Delhi to become largest Commonwealth Games ever
Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi today announced that around 7000 athletes and team officials from 71 nations and territories will make next month's Games the biggest in…
IDeaS offers Games revenue management advice to Delhi hotels
IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of pricing, forecasting and optimization solutions and services, have released an exclusive strategy report for Indian Hotelier's, which…
JAL increases flights to Delhi
Japan Airlines is increasing flights to India amidst broad cutbacks across its 2010/11 winter schedule. Adjustments were made mainly to the flight frequency on select routes and aircraft…
A passage of culture on Delhi’s new Metro line
The ten stations along the new Central Secretariate-Qutab Minar Metro line, due to open soon, will showcase Dehli's heritage. The Indian National trust for Art and Heritage…
Kingfisher launches Delhi-Ludhiana flights
New Delhi, August 1, 2010
Thomas Cook signs deal with Delhi’s new T3
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL), the country's largest integrated travel and travel related financial services company launches 9 foreign exchange and travel counters in the newly opened…
AirAsia X to launch Delhi flights
Malaysian low-cost carrier, AirAsia, has announced that it will launch services to Delhi from 4 August. The new flights, operated by the airline long-haul subsidiary,…
Queen will not attend Delhi Games
Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi this year, it has been confirmed. According to a BBC report, the Royal Family will instead be represented by…
Delhi organises Metro street performances
In a unique bid to raise awareness of the Delhi Metro among commuters, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has initiated a series of street plays depicting various aspects of the Metro system.…
Air India boost Delhi daily offerings
Air India has added more daily services on its routes from Delhi to Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Patna, according to a CAPA report. The national carrier added…
Delhi rail stampede kills two
Two people were killed and at least 15 other injured on Sunday when a last-minute change of platform for a Patna-bound train led to a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. According to…
Dubai developer showcases Delhi Games Village properties
Emaar, the Dubai-based real estate developer, is showcasing properties at the Commonwealth Games Village's Residential Complex. Starting today and running for three days, the…
Delhi Games to promote gender equality
NEW DELHI, May 11, 2010: In its endeavour to achieve greater participation, gender equality, and to address all women related matters during the Games time and…
100 more Metro trains for Delhi
The Delhi Metro will nearly double its number of trains by year-end, as it adds another 101 trains to the 107 currently operating, The Times of India has reported. The additions…
Tourists invited to ‘Live Like a Local’ in Delhi
Black Tomato, the UK-based travel company, has launched 'Live Like a Local' in Delhi - a new service offering the authentic local experience in the city. Guests can stay in a…
New park & ride scheme for Delhi
The Delhi Transport Corporation has started a free air-conditioned park and ride bus service to help ease the parking woes of employees and visitors to the government offices located between…
Delhi welcomes Asia Pacific’s first Hilton Garden Inn
MCLEAN, Virginia & NEW DELHI, India, 10 December 2009 - Hilton Worldwide has opened the doors of the first Hilton Garden Inn in the Asia Pacific region, marking…
Colombian festival comes to Delhi
India's first Colombian Gastronomic Festival is to be held at the Jaypee Vasant Continental hotel from 29 April to 2 May 2010, in association with the Colombian Embassy. The event,…
Delhi Games will be safe – Kalmadi
NEW DELHI, April 19, 2010: Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi reiterated its confidence that the Commonwealth Games, to be held in October, will be hosted…
Ludhiana-Delhi flights to begin
Air India will begin flights between Delhi and Ludhiana, in India's northern Punjab state, from May. The Times of India reported that a six-member team from the national carrier…
Ludhiana-Delhi flights to begin
Air India will begin flights between Delhi and Ludhiana, in India's northern Punjab state, from May. The Times of India reported that a six-member team from the national carrier…
Flying to Singapore cheaper than making trip to Delhi
Budget carriers Air Asia, Tiger Airways, Air Arabia, Air India Express (AIE) and others are offering fares as low as Rs3,000 (SG$93) per passenger from south Indian…
Another accident hits Delhi Metro construction
The Delhi Metro construction site has suffered another accident, when crane toppled over two rickshaws, The Times of India has reported. One rickshaw driver and the crane operator…
Delhi airport’s T3 to open in July
The new Terminal 3 at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is set to open in July this year, the Economic Times has reported. The new facility will have an annual passenger…
Flights to launch between Delhi and Mangalore
For the first time ever, direct services will be launched from Delhi to Mangalore's Bajpe airport, The Times of India has reported. From 28 March, Alliance Air will operate…
Bomb derails Delhi-bound train
Passengers onboard the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express had a miraculous escape when seven of its coaches derailed near Gaya station following a bomb attack on Monday night. The Times…
Leela Palace New Delhi to open for Games
As New Delhi and India prepare for the start of the 2010 Commonwealth Games later this year, The Leela Group is planning its own opening ceremony. The Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi…
Hilton opens in New Delhi
MCLEAN, Virginia & New Delhi, India, 25 February 2010 - Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has opened the Hilton New Delhi/Janakpuri. The 228 guest room…
Kingfisher to launch Delhi-London service
Mumbai, February 10, 2010- Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star Airline rated by Skytrax, today announced that the Government of India has granted it traffic…
Shervani opens new Delhi boutique hotel
Shervani Hospitalities has opened its second boutique hotel in Delhi. Anil Mathur reports that the Shervani Nehru Place, in south Delhi, offers 38 rooms with LCD TVs and Wi-Fi…
Extra security cameras at Delhi airport
An extra 37 CCTV cameras will be installed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in the build-up to October's Commonwealth Games. According to a Times of India report, the…
More Delhi monuments to be protected
Twelve more heritage monuments in Delhi are expected to come under the 'protected' category in time before the Commonwealth Games in October this year, Anil Mathur reports. At present…
Jet Airways commences Delhi-Doha flights
New Delhi, January 21, 2010: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, today launched its daily services on the Delhi-Doha sector, aboard a…
IndiGo launches new Delhi services
Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has launched two new routes from Delhi, according to a Hindustan Times report. Effective yesterday, the airline will serve the…
Fog returns to disrupt Delhi flights
Thick fog returned to Delhi this weekend, disrupting flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport. According to a Times of India report, runway visibility dropped to a low of 75…
Thomas Cook launches Delhi post office services
Thomas Cook India and India Post have signed a deal launching ForeignExchange and Travel Services in select post offices of Delhi. AnilMathur reports that five post offices in the Indian…
New Clarks Inn opens in Delhi
Clarks Inn has opened its third property in Delhi, Anil Mathur reports. This Clarks Inn Kailash Colony is located at near the south Delhi commercial hub of Nehru Place, features 30…
Road tunnel planned under Delhi airport
Authorities in Delhi are planning to build a six-lane road underneath the main runway of Indira Gandhi International Airport, The Times of India has reported. The road will allow access…
Tourist training for Delhi rail porters
In a major initiative, railway porters at Delhi's three railway stations are to get 15 days training to improve their English language skills and service to passengers. Anil Mathur…
Japan to invest in Delhi-Mumbai project
India and Japan have signed pacts to develop a series of eco-cities along the huge Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), covering a length of about 1,500km. Anil Mathur reports…
New toilets for Delhi landmarks
In a build up for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, up to 10 heritage sites in the Indian capital will new and upgraded toilet facilities, Anil Mathur reports. In a new…
Delhi minister admits Games concerns
With just 10 months until the 2010 Commonwealth Games are due to start in Delhi, fresh concerns have been raised about whether the city will have all the facilities ready in time. Anil…
Jet from Delhi to Doha
Mumbai, December 17, 2009: Effective January 21, 2010, Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will introduce its third daily service to Doha with…
New Delhi rail terminal set to open
The first phase of the ambitious Anand Vihar Railway Terminal in east Delhi is schedule to open later this month, Anil Mathur reports. The new 6,000m
Delhi stop for China Airlines’ Rome flights
China Airlines' flights to Rome will transit via Delhi, rather than Bangkok, with immediate effect, Taiwan News reported the carrier as saying. The Taipei-based airline…
Jet Konnect adds new Delhi connections
Mumbai, November 06, 2009: Jet Airways' Jet Airways Konnect, Jet Airways' all-economy no frills service, will introduce new services on the Delhi-Chennai/Patna…
Upgrade for Delhi railway station
The New Delhi Railway Station now has a new three-storey, 9,000m
China Southern adds extra Delhi flight
China Southern Airlines is starting a fourth weekly service from its Guangzhou home base to Delhi on 25 October, Anil Mathur reports. The additional service will run every Tuesday,…
Jet to launch Delhi-HK flights
Mumbai, September 24, 2009: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will launch its second daily flight to Hong Kong from India, with daily services on…
Finnair goes daily to Delhi
Finnair flies daily to New Delhi as of 25 September. Thanks to Helsinki's excellent geographical location on the great circle route, the flight time to Delhi is only 6 hours 30 minutes.…
Delhi still 5,000 rooms short for Games
With a year still to go until the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, the Indian capital is still more than 5,000 hotel rooms short of its target, The Times of India has…
Delhi Games plans behind schedule
India needs to take immediate steps to ensure that it is in a position to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the BBC has reported the Indian Olympics Association Secretary…
Storms damage Delhi airport
Delhi International Airport has ordered a probe into the damage to a terminal building sustained during rain and wind over the weekend, Anil Mathur reports. The roof of the departure…
Frasers Hospitality opens first property in New Delhi
Frasers Hospitality has signed a contract to manage its first Fraser Suites property in India's capital, New Delhi. Strategically located in the Mayur Vihar area, close to Central Delhi, the…
Claridges comes to Delhi
The Claridges Hotels & Resorts has announced the soft opening of its new hotel, The Claridges Surajkund, Delhi. Located just a few minutes' drive from the bustling commercial…
Delhi to close city on 15 August
Authorities in New Delhi will close the city's border on 15 August. The measure is part of India's Independence Day security arrangements, and will see all commercial vehicles banned…
New Delhi Metro accident kills worker
A labourer on the Delhi Metro lost his life on Wednesday after being hit by a concrete beam at the under-construction Ashoka Park station, The Times of India has reported. The…
Bomb scare at Delhi hotel
A five-star hotel in Delhi hotel received an anonymous tip-off claiming that a bomb has been placed in the building. Bomb disposal teams were sent to the Hotel Ashoka, but nothing…
Second collapse at Delhi Metro site
Three cranes working to clear the wreckage of the Delhi Metro bridge collapse toppled over yesterday, leading to a further four people being injured. Sunday bridge collapse left six…
Delhi Metro bridge collapse kills five
Five labourers were killed and at least 20 others injured when bridge for the under-construction Delhi Metro collapsed in south of the Indian capital, Anil Mathur reports. The incident…
RMJM awarded Delhi Games contract
The Hong Kong studio of international architectural company, RMJM, has been awarded a key contract at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. RMJM will be the expert planning…
China Eastern to boost Delhi flights
China Eastern Airlines plans to increase the flights on the Delhi-Shanghai route, Anil Mathur reports. From October 2009, two extra weekly flights will be added to the sector,…
Delhi-Gurgaon metro clears major hurdle
The proposed Delhi-Gurgaon metro project has cleared a major hurdle after it was given permission to through the realty Cyber City Special Economic Zone in Gurgaon, the burgeoning…
Protesters take to Delhi streets
Protesters have taken to the street of Delhi complaining about power cuts and water shortage in the city. India's capital has been witnessing long power cuts in recent days after…
Paramount Airways Operates Inaugural Flight to Delhi
In a major move towards its rapidly expanding network, Paramount Airways announced the launch of its daily flights from Chennai to Delhi effective immediately reported India Aviation…
Paramount goes daily to Delhi
Paramount Airways has launched daily flight from Chennai to Delhi, Anil Mathur reports. This is the first foray of Paramount in northern India, having already expanded from its…
Claridges Hotel opens near Delhi
The Claridges Hotel Surajkund has opened near Delhi , in Haryana. It has 74 rooms to start with and is the fourth property of the chain. The hotel overlooks the venue of the…
Longest Delhi Metro tunnel finished
The Delhi Metro achieved a landmark by completing the construction work ofits longest ever underground tunnel. The tunnel 1.8km tunnel is part of theMetro section between Central Secretariat…
Indian carriers switch to new Delhi domestic terminal
IndiGo Airlines, Kingfisher Red and Kingfisher Airlines are the first airlines to operate from the brand new Domestic Terminal 1D (T1D) at Indira Gandhi International Airport,…
Delhi’s new Domestic Terminal to open soon
Indira Gandhi International Airport's new Domestic Departure Terminal 1D is set to open its gates for passengers soon, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported. The modern…
Amanresorts launches in New Delhi
Designed by Australian architect Kerry Hill, the nine-storey Aman NewDelhi houses 31 rooms and eight two-bedroom Aman Suites, each offering its ownprivate plunge pool. In…
Delhi airport awards hotel rights
In a major step towards completing the ambitious project new airport in the Indian capital, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has awarded development rights to major hospitality…
80% of Delhi pub-goers underage
A survey has revealed that nearly 80% of those visiting pubs and bars in New Delhi are below the legal age of 25 years. 67% were under found to be under 21. The poll was carried out by the…
Delhi airport gets green light for passenger charge
The Indian government has approved the levy of a Development Fee (DF) by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report. The charge…
Delhi flights hit by fog
Flight operations at Delhi came to a standstill on Thursday morning after dense fog engulfed Indira Gandhi International Airport. This year's fog is hitting Delhi hard, with over…
Delhi airport wants passenger fee hike
Cash-strapped Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL) funds crisis appears to be worsening, The Economic Times reported. It has suggested levying INR350 (US$7) for each outbound…
Flying from Delhi, Mumbai may be costlier
Indian air fares may be coming down, but travellers flying out of Delhi and Mumbai airports may be seeing additional fees to fund the airports' development, The Times of India has…
Indian tour operators to meet in Delhi
The third annual convention of the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) will be held at The Ashok hotel, New Delhi, on 16 & 17 January 2009, Anil Mathur…
Fog delays Delhi flights
Flights were delayed at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport yesterday after a blanket of fog enveloped India's capital, The Times of India has reported. An airport official…
Sarovar to increase Delhi portfolio
Sarovar Hotels and Resorts is increasing its presence in the Delhi area, Anil Mathur reports. The multi brand management company has signed up two new properties in Faridabad, the…
JetLite launches Delhi-Gorakhpur
Indian low-cost carrier, JetLite, has introduced a direct flight connecting Gorakhpur to Delhi five times a week, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The flight…
Delhi upgrades for Games
As part of the preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, as many as 82 monuments in and around the Indian capital have been identified for renovation, Anil Mathur…
JAL goes first class to New Delhi
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start offering first class service on its daily flights between Tokyo and New Delhi from 11 January, 2009. Tickets for the new class went on sale from…
Ramada opens doors in Delhi
Wyndham has opened its first Ramada branded property India's capital, New Delhi. Anil Mathur reports that the 18-storey Ramada Plaza will contain 445 rooms, suites and serviced apartments.
New Delhi terminal delayed
The new domestic terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, will not be delivered this year, The Times of India has reported. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) had…
Delhi to host India-Japan tourism event
A large event concentrating boosting tourism between India and Japan will be held at the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi, on 13 January. Anil Mathur reports that over 100 travel industry…
Jet withdraws Delhi-Kuwait services
Jet Airways has ceased operations on its Delhi-Kuwait-Delhi sector due poor passenger levels, the Hindustan Times has reported. The route was only launched in January this year,…
Andhra Pradesh, Delhi top Indian tourism charts
The south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, and capital city Delhi attracted the largest numbers of tourists in 2007, the Times of India has reported. Famed for its temples,…
Delhi to review airport bird menace
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has said it will review the problem of bird strikes at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported.…
Delhi to trial new runway
The new runway at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is to be tested ahead of the start of operations, the Times of India has reported. Flights without passengers will land on…
SIA double daily to Delhi
Singapore Airlines will up frequency on its Singapore-Delhi route to two flights per day, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The new schedule sees an additional 5 weekly…
New features for New Delhi
New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has completed the renovation of its international terminal. The new improvements at terminal 2 include four new gates, 22 new…
Emirates doubles New Delhi flights
Emirates has said it will double its number of daily flights to New Delhi in India. It is also adding two more weekly flights to Ahmedabad, bringing the number of weekly flights to…
Malaysian Airlines adds two flights on Delhi-KL route
Malaysia Airlines will add two additional flights on its New Delhi-Kuala Lumpur route from January 7. With the extra Monday and Saturday flights, it will be operating nine weekly…
New Jet planes on S’pore-Delhi route
Jet Airways has introduced its widebody Airbus A330-200s on the Singapore-Delhi route. By December 21, Jet Airways will upgrade all its thrice daily services between Singapore and India…
New Delhi gets heritage boost
A heritage route in New Delhi - from the Red Fort to the Humayun Tomb - has received a US$200,000 grant from the World Monuments Fund and American Express.The heritage route will…
No rooms in Mumbai, New Delhi
Most five-star hotels in India's New Delhi and Mumbai are booked till March next year, an Economic Times report said.It said hotel chains have reported occupancies of over than 90% this…
SAS starts San Francisco and New Delhi
The launch is part of SAS' new expansion strategy, which this year has seen three new routes between Stockholm-Bangkok and Stockholm-Beijing as well Copenhagen-Dubai…
Indian Airlines starts Delhi-Kullu flight
Indian Airline's flightATR-42 from Delhi,carrying passengers along with The carrier's ManagingDirector Deepak Bahara was quoted saying that "if the national carriergets a good response…
New Delhi launches B&B
The tourism ministry is dubbing the qualified home stay facilities as "Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishment." It said the basic idea is to provide a clan and comfortable place…
STB collaborates with Tripoto; launches “On My Own in Singapore” for solo women travellers
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in collaboration with Tripoto announced the launch of its exclusive series “On My Own in Singapore”- a web-series showcasing a young female traveller’s…
India’s Demand For New Planes Exceeds Availability
The Ministry of Civil Aviation in India has expressed concern over the rising need for new planes to meet the needs of the country’s largest airlines.
Jyotiraditya Scindia said on…
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
Experience Thailand Week Trade Fair & Festival 2023 held from 6th – 19th March 2023
Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), by Thai Trade Center New Delhi, with support from the Royal Thai Embassy and Tourism Authority in New…
Singapore Changi Airport named World’s Best Airport at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023
Singapore Changi Airport has been voted the World’s Best Airport at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. This is the 12th time Changi Airport has been awarded this prestigious accolade.
Cirium launches the first Airline Routes tool based on satellite-based flight tracking
Cirium, the aviation analytics leader, has launched the aviation industry’s first Airline Routes tool to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type.
Sudesh Poddar elected as the new President of FHRAI
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), India’s apex body and voice of the hospitality industry, held its 66th Annual General Meeting on 16th March 2023 in…
India a vital source market for Seychelles
Kickstarting the year on a high note, Tourism Seychelles participated in two of India’s largest travel trade shows, OTM and SATTE.
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020
by: Harry Johnson |
During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since February 2020
Full article: Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since…
Indians want to give ‘online travel Shagun’ this wedding season: MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip has witnessed an increasing trend of consumers opting to give Shagun in the form of an ‘online gift card’ to their friends, relatives, and colleagues.
Zone Connect Port Blair opens with 24 keys
Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels announces the launch of its first hotel in the Bay of Bengal - Zone Connect Port Blair.
2nd chapter of Eastbound Connect Series concludes
Eastbound Group successfully concluded the 2nd edition of its experiential industry engagement event series ‘Eastbound Connect’ on 24th February 2023 in New Delhi.
Agoda: Searches for Holi travel increase over 2.5 times
Insights from digital travel platform Agoda reveal over 2.5 times more searches for Holi travel compared to last year
Turkiye hosts corporate MICE groups from India
In February, Turkiye hosted a successful MICE familiarisation trip for eminent corporate groups from India.
AGODA: Goa tops domestic while Dubai comes in favorite for Indian family trips
Goa is the most popular search destination for Indian families looking to enjoy a domestic vacation, while Dubai tops the search list as the most sought-after international destination.
OYO plans to double premium hotels in 2023
Global hospitality technology platform OYO has announced that it plans to double the number of premium hotels in India in 2023.
AirAsia India launches ‘Start of Summer Sale’
AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, launched its Start of Summer sale with fares starting from INR1,400 for routes such as Mumbai-Chennai, along with similar special sales fares across…
Saudi Tourism Authority strengthens presence in India
In line with Saudi’s Vision 2030 and to welcome more than 2 million Indian visitors this year, Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has strengthened its commitments to driving awareness about…
Wedding season extended beyond ‘muhurat days’ in 2022
In India it is common practice to determine an auspicious or favourable time to get married, also known as ‘Muhurat’ or ‘saya’.
STB partners with WeddingSutra
With an eye on capturing the wedding tourism market in India, officials from Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore stakeholders hosted a networking session in partnership with WeddingSutra…
Top places to visit when in Lahore, Shopping Spree & Stay!
Top places to visit when in Lahore, Shopping Spree & Stay!
Lahore is a vibrant and historic city in Pakistan known for its rich culture, delicious food, and beautiful architecture. It…
‘Renew – Mindfulness’ with Aujasya by The Leela
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts launched the second pillar of their signature wellness programme - Aujasya by The Leela – “Renew - Mindfulness.”
14% increase in Rose Shipments at BLR Airport
Enhancing its reputation as the most preferred airport of choice for perishables, BLR Airport cargo witnessed a near two-fold increase in rose shipments in the run-up to Valentine's Day this…
STB ramps up recovery initiatives with travel trade
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) rolled out ambitious plans to make the city-state an even more desirable destination for Indian visitors in 2023 at South Asia’s leading travel trade event,…
Singapore Tourism Board ramps up recovery initiatives with travel trade partners
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) rolled out ambitious plans to make
the city-state an even more desirable destination for Indian visitors in 2023 at South Asia’s leading travel trade…
G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 30th edition of SATTE 2023
Grand 30th Edition of the Travel Trade Event, SATTE 2023, saw the presence of all Indian States, over 50 Countries and 600+ Hosted Buyers.
IGLTA Foundation names new Chair of India Initiative
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
In 2020, the Foundation launched this initiative to better support India as a destination and LGBTQ+…
Saudi anchors focus on India tourism market
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Saudi is building on the momentum of trade activity in India with an impressive lineup of…
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
AirAsia India announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb
AirAsia India announced that the airline would be moving all domestic operations to the newly launched Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) from 15th …
Sterling Mantra Haridwar opens with 40 keys
Sterling Holiday Resorts has announced the launch of Sterling Mantra Haridwar, their fifth property in Uttarakhand.
Akasa Air adds Varanasi as the 14th destination
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline announced the addition of its 14th destination – Varanasi to its fast-growing network
First LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium set for India
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An historic event explores the development of India’s tourism network to create a more welcoming landscape for…
Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels will now deliver epicurean delicacies through the Club Marriott South Asia mobile app to its customers
Marriott Bonvoy on Wheels (MBOW), Marriott International’s online food delivery program, has integrated with the Club Marriott South Asia app and the Club Marriott website. Club Marriott…
IntrCity registered a 200% increase in annual revenues in 2022
IntrCity SmartBus, the largest tech-enabled fleet of inter-city buses registered a 186% increase in annual revenues and achieved operational profitability in 2022.
Top 5 destinations to explore this Republic Day weekend
Online Travel Platform Agoda, has released their search data for the upcoming Republic Day weekend, which features Goa, Pondicherry, Mumbai, New Delhi and Jaipur as the top destinations…
South African Tourism launches Phase 2 of the ‘More&More’ campaign featuring Indian influencers
After witnessing immense success in the initial phase of the ‘More & More’ campaign, South African Tourism is back with its second leg
Thomas Cook India drives revival of MICE business
With positive corporate sentiment driving demand post pandemic, MICE travel is gaining momentum for both international and domestic destinations.
Finnair embarks on European expansion
Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…
Holidays a priority on long weekends
With the travel sector returning back to normal, Indian travellers show keen interest for domestic and even international destinations for Republic day, shown by increasing flight searches…
Andaz Brand debuts in Thailand with the opening of Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
The lush and tropical beachfront retreat offers well-travelled explorers and families a welcoming, invigorating destination to reconnect with nature and discover authentic Thai culture.
12th edition of GITB to be held in Jaipur from 23- 25 April
The 12th edition of Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) will be organised from April 23- 25, 2023 under the joint aegis of Rajasthan Tourism Department, Ministry of Tourism and Federation of…
IndiGo to start new direct flights between Hubballi and Pune
IndiGo announced a new direct flight between Hubballi and Pune, w.e.f. 5th February 2023. With the announcement of this flight, IndiGo will be the first operator to provide direct flight…
Flurys, launches its second biggest tearoom in the ‘City of Joy’
Flurys, the iconic Swiss confectionery from Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) launches a new tearoom in Kolkata.
OYO writes to NCLT to expedite MCA inquiry on FHRAI EC
Global travel technology company, OYO in a recent letter to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) requested the tribunal to expedite the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' (MCA) investigation on…
AvianWE to represent Akasa Air
AvianWE is now the official public relations partner for Akasa Air, India’s newest and most dependable airline. The agency team will actively be involved in media networking and all press…
InterContinental Singapore welcomes Executive Chef Kenny Chung
As Executive Chef of InterContinental Singapore, Kenny Chung oversees the luxury heritage hotel’s culinary operations and plays an integral role in the upkeep and driving of the hotel as…
Tribute Portfolio celebrates its expansion in Singapore with opening of the Serangoon House
Tribute Portfolio, the growing collection of characterful, independent hotels from Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning loyalty…
Vistara to fly Mumbai-Indore for Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas for 15 Days
Vistara has introduced a Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (PBD) special flight from Mumbai to Indore for 15 days starting yesterday.
Serbia introduces visas for nationals of India & Guinea-Bissau from 1 Jan
Citizens of India and Guinea-Bissau will no longer be able to visit Serbia without applying for a visa, as the country has introduced a visa regime for these citizens, in an effort to align…
Inter-city mobility to improve further in 2023
The year 2022 saw a significant rise in inter-city travel across the country. Alongside, it was also seen that the travellers on more than 100 routes preferred inter-city buses over other…
Vistara joins airline association BARIG
On 1 January 2023, the Indian carrier Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited), a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited (51 percent) and Singapore Airlines Limited (49 percent), will become a…
Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023
Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies…
25 AAI airports to be leased b/w 2022-2025
As per National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), 25 airports of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have been earmarked for leasing over the years 2022 to 2025, said the Ministry of Civil…
Hyatt launches wedding initiative ‘Perfectly Yours’
Hyatt announced the launch of an all-new bespoke wedding initiative for today’s discerning couple in India, #PerfectlyYours.
DigiYatra launched at Varanasi airport in India
NEC announces the unveiling of the DigiYatra initiative - a paperless boarding process for air passengers, at the Varanasi airport.
Air India resumes Bengaluru-San Francisco direct flights
Air India resumed its non-stop flight connecting Bengaluru to San Francisco, on Fridays, Sundays and Wednesdays with the Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.
VISTARA starts direct flights from Pune to Singapore
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today started its non-stop flights between Pune and Singapore.
New ‘Taste Obsession’ popup series by Singapore in India
The Indian consumer’s hunger for world-class dining and nightlife is both driving the fast-evolving culinary scene in India, as well as shaping how their overseas travel choices and…
Top travel trends and curiosities of the Indian traveller for 2023 from Kayak
Indians are a nation of curious travellers, as revealed by new consumer research by KAYAK with two-thirds (64%) of Indian travellers stating that they are willing to cut back on day-to-day…
Travel Insurance remains more important post pandemic
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel’s recent survey reveals significant customer requirement for travel insurance for both international and domestic destinations.
Air India Announces Six New European and US destinations
Air India, controlled by the multinational conglomerate Tata, is pushing forwards with its intentions to increase its domestic and international destinations. The airline announced that…
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.
“Eco Glamp” opens at Kanatal
Organic Hideaways Pvt Ltd. has opened Eco Glamp at Kanatal in Uttarakhand. Eco Glamp offers a once-in-a-lifetime Glamping experience of living in the outdoors in Geodesic Domes with utmost…
jüSTa Hotels & Resorts eyes a 100 Cr turnover in FY 2023-24
The luxury boutique hospitality company added 11 new hotels to its portfolio in the last 2 years. The company currently has 19 hotels and resorts with over 500 keys in 8 states.
Vietnam sees 51% monthly increase in Indian travellers
Post Pandemic, the demand of Indians choosing Vietnam as a desirable destination has continued to increase. The country has been actively encouraging Indians to visit through a series of…
Vistara to fly to Oman
Vistara is launching its first scheduled passenger service to Oman, with the country’s capital Muscat (MCT) set to receive daily service from Mumbai (BOM).
Now fly direct Pune- Bangkok with SpiceJet
SpiceJet started non-stop flights between Pune and Bangkok. The flight between Pune and Bangkok will operate on all days except Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays whereas additional flights…
Vistara increases frequency to Frankfurt & Paris
Full-service carrier Vistara has increased frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris. Vistara is now operating 6 weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and 5 weekly flights between Delhi…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
KAYAK reveals the best travel and booking times for affordable flights
KAYAK reveals the best travel and booking times for the top 10 most popular flight destinations of Indians.
Inter-city mobility will cross pre-COVID levels by end of 2022
IntrCity SmartBus, the largest tech-enabled fleet of inter-city buses estimates that Inter-city mobility will cross pre-COVID levels of 50 million daily travellers by the end of 2022.
IATO Convention in Lucknow from 16-19 Dec
The 37th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Annual Convention is going to be held from December 16 to 19, 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Silversea Cruises to return to Asia
Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has confirmed its highly anticipated return to Asia, with four ships—Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, and Silver…
Fly Moscow to Goa via Aeroflot from 2nd Nov
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot said it is set to launch its flight services to Goa from Moscow, starting 2 November.
India hospitality institute awards scholarships
During the valedictory function of the 21st Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble, which was held at the Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi (Oct…
CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Odisha Travel Bazaar 2022
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 4th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar at Hotel Mayfair Convention. This 3-day extravaganza opened to huge responses with 83 Domestic Tour…
DGCA orders probe after fire in IndiGo Jet’s engine
A Delhi to Bengaluru flight of IndiGo was aborted just before take-off on Friday because one of its engines stalled, leading to surging airflow and subsequent fire, airport officials stated.
AirAsia India starts 21 weekly direct flights connecting new routes
AirAsia India will commence 21 weekly direct flights connecting Delhi to Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru to Jaipur, from 30th October 2022 as part of its winter schedule
Emirates highlights support for UAE and Egypt
Emirates has carried more than 9.3 million passengers on close to 38,000 flights between Cairo and Dubai since the start of its operations, and Egypt’s capital city is one of the major…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 14 new member properties
Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, welcomed 14 new member properties to…
Vistara to launch Dhaka-Mumbai flights from 15 Nov
Indian full-service carrier Vistara will start operating flights on Dhaka in Bangladesh and Mumbai in India from November 15. The airline will operate two weekly flights on this route.
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
eVisa system down in Malaysia
The eVisa system has not been suspended but is instead facing service disruption, says the Immigration Department of malaysia. The eVisa portal, which is the online facility to apply for a…
Star Air launches Mumbai – Kolhapur Service
Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, inaugurated its direct flight services between Mumbai and Kolhapur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Thailand renews visa processing with VFS Global in India
The Thailand government has renewed its pan-India visa processing mandate with VFS Global.
Now fly Mumbai-Baku direct with Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines, the flag carrier of Azerbaijan plans to commence its direct flights between Baku and Mumbai – the commercial hub of India from November onwards.
India cuts windfall taxes on domestic crude oil, diesel and removes for ATF
India has slashed windfall taxes on locally produced crude oil, and for exported diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel(ATF), in line with the decline in international prices.
Taj Mahal, top destination for domestic tourists in 2021-22
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site, was among the 10 most popular ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22, according to a new report released by the Union Ministry of…
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu top two destinations for foreign tourists in 2021
India Tourism Statistics 2022, as released by Union Tourism Ministry reveals that Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu registered the maximum number of foreign tourist visits with 1.26 million and…
Air India adds 20 more flights per week to UK and US
Air India has announced 20 additional flights every week to Birmingham, London and San Francisco. They will be introduced in a phased manner from October to December this year.
Thailand fully opens for tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
Akasa Air adds Guwahati, and Agartala
Akasa Air has a total of eleven non-stop routes along eight cities including - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, and Agartala from October 21, 2022. The airline…
THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
Mumbai airport handles record breaking 1,30,374 passengers
Breaking its own single-day record, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), handled the movement of 1,30,374 passengers on 17 September, the highest since the…
DGCA extends SpiceJet flight restrictions till 29 Oct
Aviation regulatory authority, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered that the 50% capacity restriction for SpiceJet flight operations should continue until 29 October…
The love connection with Vietjet
With the festive season approaching, Vietjet announces the "Love Connection" Campaign – the first ever for India that offers Indian couples with opportunities to experience their dreamful…
Linkin Reps to represent Srilankan Holidays in India
Srilankan Holidays has appointed Linkin Reps as one of the Franchise Operator for its passenger holiday business in India. This decision will assist Srilankan Holidays in strengthening…
AirAsia India tops OTP with 93.3% in August
AirAsia India tops the On Time Performance (OTP) charts in August 2022 for the fifth consecutive month.
IRCTC to run special tourist train for Navratri
The special tourist train will start its maiden run for Katra on September 30, 2022.
Kashmir tourists touch a record 20.5 lakh in eight months
A record-breaking 20.5 lakh tourists, including 3.65 lakh Amarnath yatris, visited Kashmir in the first eight months of this year.
5 family-friendly travel destinations
If anyone deserves a summer after the rollercoaster that has been the last two years, it’s your children. For the average child, the coronavirus pandemic served as a massive disruption…
Air India adds capacity to Qatar for football fans
Air India has started 20 new flights per week to Qatar from key Indian cities. It will start direct flights from Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai to Doha from 30 October.
Booming festive time for travel: RateGain PULSE
RateGain Travel Technologies in its latest PULSE report has shared forward looking insights focused on the demand for travel in the upcoming festive season.
Seven boutique properties join RARE
RARE India is a community of conscious luxury boutique hotels, palace stays, wildlife lodges, homestays and retreats in India and the subcontinent.
Asian countries top list of best global cities for business tourism
A new study by UK card machine provider, Dojo, has revealed the best cities around the world that accommodate for business travel.
Travelling for business can be a great perk if you get…
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo get new codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever…
TAT promotes ‘Vivaha in Amazing Thailand’.
Tourism Authority of Thailand, (TAT) New Delhi recently organised a networking session for Indian wedding planners, Thai hotel representatives and a few luxury agents based in New Delhi.…
Add a sense of culture to your next event in these Marriott International hotels
With the many Marriott International hotels in different regions in APAC, take your guests to a city full of historical and cultural experiences.
Thailand targets the destination wedding segment from India
Cashing in on the growing popularity of destination weddings and exotic honeymoons, Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue by targeting high-spending groups for the same from India.
AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic
Following the COVID-19 downturn, AirAsia X is working to restore its network by launching additional long-haul services to Istanbul, Dubai, and London by year’s end.
The low-cost…
Fly Bengaluru to Hong Kong direct with Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific will operate two non-stop weekly flights from Bengaluru to Hong Kong from 11 October.
AirAsia India to fly daily direct, Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata
AirAsia India will be starting direct flights from Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata from 1 September.
Dubai asks for more seats on India-UAE route
The UAE has asked the Indian government to increase seats between the two countries by another 50,000 per week.
Grand Hyatt Gurgaon opens with 442 keys
The luxury hotel is the first Grand Hyatt property in Gurgaon. It offers a 7,500 square foot (700 square meter) Grand Ballroom and a meetings space, The Campus, which is 17,760 square foot…
World’s busiest airport in August was Dubai International
Dubai International (DXB) recorded 14.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2022, a year-on-year jump of 190.6%. It remained the world’s busiest international airport in August.
Beta version of the Digi Yatra app launched
The beta version of the DigiYatra App was rolled out at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru and the Delhi International Airport in India.
Air Astana flew 3.9 million passengers till July 2022
The group plans to expand the fleet to 59 aircraft by 2025 and develop capabilities in training and maintenance for long-term growth.
Decrease in Airline Turbine Fuel(ATF ) to aid aviation: Scindia
The dip in the Air Turbine Fuel(ATF) price and the continuation of this trend will benefit the aviation sector, the Civil Aviation Minister of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia has said
Air India to increase 24 new flights on its domestic network from August 20
The additional 24 flights include two new frequencies from Delhi to Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, and from Mumbai to Chennai and Hyderabad, as well as one new frequency on the Mumbai –…
Vistara to boost frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris, ropes in 3rd Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Starting from 30 October, the airline will operate 6x weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, up from the current 3x weekly frequency; while connectivity between Delhi and Paris goes up…
TAT and Phuket Tourist Association host roadshow to gear up for Indian travellers
The 3-city roadshow witnessed the participation of 40 hospitality, travel and tourism companies (sellers) from Phuket in order to reconnect and build new connections with the Indian travel…
Air India increases international flights
Air India, following its acquisition by Tata Group, is now deploying aircraft that were grounded for prolonged periods due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Siddha Wellness Village: The ultimate staycation to detox the mind, body and soul
From handpicked blend of ancient oriental wellness therapies and organic farming to private home theatre, the sprawling Siddha Wellness just 40 kms away from Delhi glows bright with…
AirAsia India brings Lucknow on its route map
The flights will also connect Lucknow through convenient one-stop itineraries to other airports on its network, such as Srinagar, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Guwahati
South Korea reopens unrestricted travel for Indian tourists
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) India, the tourism arm of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has announced the re-opening of South Korea to all Indian…
IndiGo turns 16, unveils ‘Three-Point Disembarkation System’
This novel Three Point Disembarkation process will help IndiGo set new standards in customer experience on its 16th anniversary
Travel is a tonic: Bart Buiring shares optimism and excitement on the return of travel
Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer - APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and optimism in hospitality and tourism.
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Seven out of 20 busiest global air travel routes in May were India to Dubai
The busiest international route in India in May 2022 was Mumbai-Dubai with 406 flights
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
Vietjet makes further inroads into India, plans new route to Bangalore
The new flight services are planned to link Bengaluru to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), three of Vietnam's most well-known business and tourism cities
Vietjet rolls out India-Vietnam flights at INR 26. Here’s what you need to know
The special tickets are valid for booking on all domestic flights operated by Vietjet as well as all international routes departing and arriving in Vietnam until July 13
Vistara gears up for Mumbai-Bangkok flights from 5 August
The flights on the Mumbai-Bangkok route will be operated five days a week, using the A320neo aircraft
Thomas Cook and SOTC ink pact with Turkey Tourism to boost travel from India
In a planned initiative to give fillip to travel to Turkey in the high potential India market, Thomas Cook (India), and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have recently signed an agreement with…
Sri Lanka eyes Indian travellers for quick tourism revival
Sri Lanka will hold roadshows starting next month in five Indian cities to attract travellers seeking “wellness, leisure, and Ramayana-trail,” tours, corporate functions and destination…
Finnair to unveil Helsinki-Mumbai flights from August
The Mumbai service will now start as a thrice weekly and go up to four times a week from this November
Etihad’s ‘Sustainable 50’ debut flight lands in New York
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways celebrated the launch of its new 'Sustainable 50' Airbus A350-1000 service to the US
IndiGo to operate additional flights on three routes
IndiGo is now operating additional flights on Delhi-Leh, Delhi-Srinagar and Lucknow-Pantnagar routes from July due to increased demand
Turkish Airlines and IndiGo resume codeshare partnership
The agreement will enable both the carriers to provide more flexibility of choice to the customers on sectors between India and Istanbul
Vietjet to open five more international routes from India to Da Nang
The event also marks Vietjet’s announcement to incorporate Da Nang’s tourism symbol on its fleet to promote the city globally
Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft from Boeing
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, took delivery of its much anticipated first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Seattle, USA
AirAsia India adds Lucknow as latest destination with 112 weekly direct flights
AirAsia India announced that it is expanding its network to Lucknow with daily direct flights connecting Lucknow to Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Kolkata and Mumbai
AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year
AirAsia India deploys revolutionary TaxiBot operations in Bengaluru
AirAsia India flagged off the commencement of TaxiBot operations at Bengaluru International Airport
IRCTC set to connect India-Nepal via tourist train
The train will depart from New Delhi on the Shri Ramayana Yatra Circuit and will cover the distance of approximately 8,000 kilometres to reach Nepal
Flyers who don’t wear masks can be declared ‘unruly’ and deboarded, says DGCA
Airlines must de-board any passenger before departure if they refuse to wear face mask inside an aircraft even after being warned, aviation regulator DGCA said
Vietjet unveils direct flights from Mumbai to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Vietjet has officially inaugurated the direct flights connecting Mumbai with Vietnam’s capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Singapore’s Competition Commission raises concerns over Air India buy
Tata Group’s acquisition of Air India is likely to run into a regulatory wall in Singapore
India tracking towards UN Sustainable Goals
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Head of the United Nations (UN) In India, Shombi Sharp, told the national summit in Delhi on June 4 that tourism has been included as targets in goals 8 (Decent Work and…
OYO adds over 1250 new corporates since March 2022
The recovery is led by small and medium enterprises, traditional business houses & conglomerates, startups, travel management companies
South Korea reopens for Indian travellers
Indian travellers can now apply for a short term (C-3) visa which allows foreigners to stay up to 90 days for marketing research, travel, visiting relatives, meetings or similar reasons
Singapore Airlines to increase flights to India amid demand recovery
Singapore Airlines plans to increase the number of flights to India where the group is currently operating at around 75 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity
Here’s why India’s aviation sector is something to watch out for
Here are some of the reasons why India’s aviation sector is teeming with potential in the coming years.
OYO unveils free stay after 5 nights
In a bid to boost travel in post-pandemic India, hospitality technology platform OYO announced that its customers will be eligible for a free stay after every 5 night stays
Air France-KLM And IndiGo launch codeshare deal
With this partnership, Air France and KLM will ultimately offer their customers access to 30 new Indian destinations and a large number of round-trip combinations for both business and…
Celebrating Women Empowerment in Travel and Tourism
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The newest initiative of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Women in TAAI and Tourism (WITT) organized its first conclave in New Delhi to celebrate…
5 MICE destinations made better by Marriott Bonvoy Events
Be it a meeting, company retreat, or business event. Enjoy great discounts and a verity of options with Marriott Bonvoy Events!
Air India proposes to acquire AirAsia India
both airlines are run by Tata Sons — Air India is a wholly owned subsidiary, while AirAsia India is a joint venture with Malaysia’s AirAsia
Singapore invites Indian families with exclusive promotions
With summer family vacation season commencing across India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Singapore Airlines along with their destination partners, have announced an exclusive…
Vietjet to open four new routes between India and Vietnam
Vietjet has announced four new services linking India and Vietnam, marking the airline’s post-pandemic return and continued expansion in the country
Tourism Malaysia looks to India to boost tourism
India remains and has been one of the top market sources for Malaysia
Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover
Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.
Qatar Airways and IndiGo reactivate strategic cooperation
Qatar Airways and IndiGo have announced the reactivation of strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s Chennai flights to be unveiled on 27 April
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a low-cost carrier based in the UAE capital, has announced the introduction of a new service to Chennai
Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time
Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier
THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT join hands to fly Indian travellers to Thailand
THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT signed the LOI to enhance travel experience and develop marketing activities for the Indian market, to offer passengers with privileges and joint promotion…
Rediscover the joy of meeting face-to-face in Marriott hotels
Are you tired of meeting your friends and colleagues virtually for almost two years in the pandemic? Marriott hotels are more than ready to hold your next event.
Emirates to reinstate 170 weekly frequencies to India from April 1
Emirates will re-introduce pre-pandemic flight frequencies to its destinations in India from 1 April 2022
VFS Global predicts spike in Thailand eVisa on Arrival demand ahead of Thai Airways resuming flights
Starting of Thailand eVOA services through VFS Global is expected to offer great convenience to customers travelling to Thailand
SIA resumes super jumbo A380 services to Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
IndiGo restarts India-Thailand flights after two years
IndiGo has began operating flights between India and Thailand from this week onwards after a span of two years
How many trees would you need to plant to offset your holiday flight?
Tourism is responsible for 8% of the world’s carbon footprint, with transport making up nearly half of that figure
Russian Airspace Sanctions May Lead Finnair to Lay off 650 Crew
Finnair may be forced to lay off up to 650 pilots and cabin personnel for at least three months due to restrictions on flying in Russian airspace.
South Africa to issue e-visas for Indian travellers soon
South Africa will introduce e-visas for Indians to attract more tourists, business travellers and movie-makers
THAI bubble flights to India unveiled
On the back of the recently announced air travel bubble between Thailand and India, Thai Airways is operating direct flights to and from four cities in India
Singapore opens Vaccinated Travel Lane for all Indian cities
Singapore has announced the extension of the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) to all Indian cities, which was earlier applicable only to Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
South Africa Tourism gears up for four-city roadshow in India
South African Tourism (SAT) is all set to host its biggest in-person roadshow and independent travel trade initiative in India – their annual roadshow
India and Thailand to get more flights with newly unveiled air bubble
Thai Airways has announced that flights will soon resume between the two countries under the air bubble arrangement
Australia Reopened To International Tourist: The Wait Is Over
Australia’s international borders have reopened to fully vaccinated visitors 704 days after they were closed to battle the spread of Coronavirus in 2020.
South African Tourism launches ‘More & More’ campaign
South African Tourism launched its ‘More & More’ campaign localised for Indian audiences
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Here are the best places to go solo backpacking
New research by Uswitch has revealed the best locations in the world for solo backpackers.
IWTA speaks with Komal Darira – Courageous Change Maker, & Founder Women for World
In 2014, at the age of 19, Komal became the first female tour leader for Urban Adventures, Delhi, challenging stereotypes and expectations placed on young women in India, winning awards and…
West Bengal lifts curbs to allow daily flights
West Bengal government has eased restrictions imposed due to Covid-19 and flights from Delhi and Mumbai will be allowed to operate daily, instead of thrice a week
Canada relaxes testing rules to ease travel from India
Canada said people travelling on direct flights or one-stop flight from India will no longer need to show negative RT PCR COVID test done within 18 hours ahead of the departure
TAT India unveils online training for travel agents
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Mumbai and New Delhi Offices have launched the ‘Thailand Specialist Programme’, an industry-focused online training course for Indian travel advisors and…
Bali named as most popular destination in Asia for 2022
If 2021 was the year travellers dipped their toes in the water with smaller getaways and outdoors trips, 2022 is shaping up to be the year we return to travel in a big way.
The most stressed cities in the world
Whether you’re already an expat or only thinking of embracing moving abroad, there are places in the world that are less stressful for living and working.
India imposes 7-day mandatory home quarantine for all international arrivals
Travellers from abroad will need to home quarantine for a week after landing in India and test on the eighth day, in new rules that take effect on January 11 to tackle a huge Omicron-driven…
OYO Travelopedia 2021: Indian traveller busy with workcations
According to OYO Travelopedia, nearly 65% of respondents have travelled in the past 6 months and a majority of them visited their loved ones
Teeing it off! Thai Golf Pass unveils Season 5 in India
SLW, the leading golf management company in Thailand has geared up to launch the fifth season of Thai Golf Passport in India
Where are travellers staying on New Year Eve
Agoda data shows that travellers across Asia are showing their ongoing desire to get out, to getaway and to escape the constrictions and controls of Covid impacted regions, venturing into…
Switzerland gets direct flights from India from 10 January
SWISS will finally welcome passengers from India starting 10 January 2022, as India and Switzerland sign an air bubble agreement that allows their national carriers to operate flights…
Domestic air travel picks up 17% in November in India
1.05 crore domestic passengers travelled by air in November, 17.03 per cent higher than the 89.85 lakh who travelled the month before, the country’s aviation regulator said
IndiGo joins hands with Kotak Mahindra to unveil Ka-Ching Credit Card
IndiGo and Kotak Mahindra Bank have launched its travel credit card – Ka-ching for unmatched rewards on domestic and international travel
Qantas Launches Direct Flights To Rome In 2022
Last September, Qantas announced a significant change to the non-stop Perth to London flight, suspending Australia’s only non-stop flights to the UK, citing Western Australia border…
India signs air bubble pact with Australia. Here’s what you need to know
Australia has finally joined the list of countries that has a travel bubble with India
Greece lifts travel restrictions for Indian travellers
Limited categories of visitors are now allowed to enter Greece, including citizens of the EU & Schengen Area countries as well as residents of a limited number of third countries,…
Singapore resumes flights to India from today. Here’s what you need to know
Singapore has resumed commercial flights with India through its vaccinated travel lane (VTL) facility with six designated flights daily from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai
India logs in strong recovery in MICE business
Thomas Cook (India) – India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, transformed its business into a digital model – delivering over 100 virtual events for…
Qantas resumes flights from Melbourne
Qantas has announced that it will increase international flights from Melbourne beginning Monday and reintroduce Melbourne-London services beginning this Saturday, for the first time in 20…
Singapore and India to resume daily flights under Vaccinated Travel Lane
Singapore has said it has reached an agreement with India on resuming commercial flights under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) facility that will commence with six daily flights from…
India and Singapore in talks to resume commercial flights
Singapore is in talks with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs in India to restart scheduled commercial services with two daily flights each from Chennai,…
UPS begins first direct flight from India to Europe
A UPS 747 flight is now flying from India directly to Europe and connecting UPS customers to North and Latin American markets five days per week
Friends and family source of travel inspiration for Indians, reveals Agoda Indiagenous Survey 2021
Agoda has launched its Indiagenous Travel Survey 2021 as a part of a campaign to drive domestic travel in India
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
IndiGo strengthens domestic network, adds 12 new flights
IndiGo has added 12 new connections to strengthen domestic network and cater to the increased demand and improve accessibility between metro and tier 2/3 cities
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Qantas will resume the A380 services from April 2022
Three months earlier than previously planned; Qantas will resume the A380 service with two superjumbo jets beginning service to Los Angeles in April 2022.
SpiceJet to launch 28 new domestic flights from 31 October
SpiceJet will launch 28 multiple new non-stop domestic flights across the country from 31 October onwards
Qantas and Jetstar staff to return to work to handle the demand
Qantas has recently announced an accelerated return to service, bringing back more international flights from Sydney and announcing the debut of non-stop flights to India.
Covid-fatigue or no-travel blues? Boost your immunity and wellbeing, the Naad way
There has been a renewed interest in domestic travel as post-Covid and revenge travel pick up and this is expected to give a filip to wellness tourism
Agoda unveils booking data for top destinations Indians are traveling to in the country
Domestic booking data released by global digital travel platform Agoda, shows that four states (in order of ranking) - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan - accounted for 50% of…
Pride Hotels open doors in Mussoorie
Pride Group has launched Pride Ashiyana Resort Mussoorie strategically located on the Mall Road and Camel’s Back Road
Canada lifts ban on direct flights from India
Canada has allowed direct flights from India from 27 September, lifting the ban on them after a gap of more than five months
Flexible searches, hosted travel and unique stays define travel in 2021: Airbnb
Airbnb presents round-up of key travel trends that have been emerging in India and reflects how consumers are viewing travel in the new normal
Grounded, no more! Jet Airways is back, to resume operations in early 2022
Jet Airways is set to resume domestic flight operations in the first quarter of 2022 with New Delhi-Mumbai flight
Fully vaccinated Indians can now travel to Turkey with no quarantine rule
As per the latest travel guidelines issued by Turkish Embassy in New Delhi, the passengers fully vaccinated with WHO-approved doses will be exempted from mandatory quarantine provided at…
TAT India launches ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India Offices in New Delhi and Mumbai have announced the launch of ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign, which is a pan India travel agent…
VFS resumes UAE tourist visa services for Indian travellers
VFS Global has resumed UAE tourist visa services for Indians
New bonanza! Sri Lankan Airlines offers ‘buy one get one free’ for Indian travellers
Sri Lankan Airlines has introduced a buy one get one free offer for Indian leisure travellers on their Colombo return tickets
Top 10 cities for a workation
Workation is a rising travel trend as more people found themselves working from home for over 18 months.
Record surge in domestic air travel in India since second Covid wave
Domestic flight travel registered a monthly surge of 61% in July with nearly 50.07 lakh passengers travelling by plane
The rise of bleisure travellers in India
Indian travellers are embracing the workcation, one of the key trends that offers city dwellers a chance for remote working whilst holidaying
SpiceHealth unveils Covid vaccination programme
SpiceHealth, has launched a massive Covid vaccination drive across five states by tying up with major hospitals in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand
The airline making money off grounded Boeing 737 MAX jets
Low-cost Airlines have a simple formula for success: fill as many seats as possible, fly as many hours as possible, and maintain a young fleet.
Ahoy rains! Leisure Hotels predicts monsoon rush at Corbett
Leisure Hotels has welcomed the government’s decision to open Corbett Tiger Reserve for round-the-year tourism and has stepped up efforts to welcome the travellers during the monsoon rush
India’s path to tourism recovery
Wego discusses the country’s path to normalcy in the travel industry
This airline just operated India’s first international flight with fully vaccinated crew
Air India Express became the first Indian airline to operate an international flight from Delhi to Dubai with a crew fully vaccinated
Vistara delays Tokyo route launch to July
Vistara Airlines has now postponed the launch of flights between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda from 16 June to 7 July
All you need to know about India’s first subscription-based airline
Prince Air, a New Delhi-based start-up is now offering a one-of-a-kind subscription-based airline service for unlimited travel on its private jets
Pilots in India seek payment for colleagues who died of Covid
Now, the country’s pilots, especially those working for Air India, the debt-ridden airline controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, are asking for better compensation for the…
Agoda unveils COVID-19 isolation stay options throughout India
International digital travel platform Agoda has leveraged its technology expertise to help people in India easily search and find quarantine or alternative stay options during this latest…
COVID-19 crisis hinders India’s economic recovery
Economic activities in major Indian cities have been severely affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to full or partial lockdowns across the country.
Shelter for all! GiveIndia and Oyo launch fundraiser for underprivileged during COVID-19 recovery
GiveIndia and OYO Care have launched a fundraising campaign #ShelterForAll with an aim to raise INR 10 crore to offer rooms as isolation and quarantine shelters for COVID-19 positive…
Sri Lanka postpones travel bubble with India
Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed ‘travel bubble’ with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India
Covid-19 negative report mandatory for travellers from 12 states in Uttarakhand
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttarakhand government has now made it mandatory for people coming from a dozen states to furnish negative RT-PCR test reports not older than 72 hours on…
Flyers in India to get list of Covid protocols with tickets
The DGCA on 13 March directed all airlines to provide passengers its circular, which lays down the pandemic-time travel protocols emphasizing on physical distancing and wearing masks…
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
SpiceJet launches 66 new flights as demand for domestic air travel spikes
SpiceJet has announced 66 new domestic flights, including five additional non-stop ones from Pune to Darbhanga, Durgapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Varanasi from March 28 to meet the increasing…
Leela debuts in the Pink City
Set against the majestic backdrop of the Aravalli range on over 8 acres of landscaped gardens, The Leela Palace Jaipur offers the perfect vantage to explore the city in all its glory
What all you need to know about India’s new guidelines for international travellers from today
The government of India has issued new guidelines for international travellers that will come into effect from the night of 22 February
Travelling to Maharashtra? Here’s what you need to know as the state extends travel restrictions
The Maharashtra government has now announced that there will be travel restrictions to those coming into the state from Kerala
India to UK flights resumes from 6 January
The civil aviation minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has clarified that flights from India to the UK can start on 6 January while operations from the UK to India will begin on 8 January
5 Basic Safety Tips for Travellers
After the past year, thanks to the international travel restrictions put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s understandable that people are eager to get outdoors and discover…
Jet Airways may relaunch in summer 2021
Jet Airways (India), the full-service airline which went bankrupt last year, could be back in the skies as early as the summer
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021
Accor expands with new hotels in India and Turkey
Accor, an augmented hospitality group, has added India and Turkey to its Middle East & Africa region.
Flights from India to China’s Wuhan all set to resume operation
India’s national carrier, Air India, is all set to operate flights to Wuhan on 30 October
Ready to take off: SpiceJet first Indian low-cost airline to operate flights to UK from 4 December
Budget airline SpiceJet will launch non-stop flights connecting the key metros of Delhi and Mumbai with London’s Heathrow airport starting 4 December, thus becoming the first Indian low-cost…
Jaipur, Goa and Kochi to become India’s most popular leisure destinations: OYO
According to OYO’s forecast, Jaipur, followed by Goa and Kochi are set to become India’s top leisure destinations in October, November and December 2020
ICPB to host 13th CIC as hybrid event in October
ICPB focused on promoting India as an attractive MICE destination will organise flagship event, the 13th Conventions India Conclave (CIC) – as a hybrid event with the theme – ‘Physical &…
SKAL online event gets biggest attendance in AGM history
The Skål Asia AGM which due to the Covid-19 pandemic was without a home, instead the 49th SAA AGM was conducted online and turned out to be the highest attended AGM in recent history.
Reopening soon: Sikkim to open doors for tourists from 10 October
Sikkim government has allowed hotels, homestays and other tourism-related services to restart operations
Tell me a story! SOTC and Thomas Cook India partner with India’s favourite storyteller Amar Chitra Katha
Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC have partnered with India’s favourite storyteller, Amar Chitra Katha, to take travellers on an enchanting journey with launch of its Great Indian Journeys
KTO unveils ‘TakeMeBackToKorea’ campaign to inspire travellers
Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) has launched a new campaign - #TakeMeBackToKorea for holidaymakers to wander in Korean reminisce
SpiceJet operates first repatriation flight from the Philippines
SpiceJet operated its maiden repatriation flight from the Philippines under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM)
United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii
United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service…
Sprucing up the food game! THE Park gets chef and bartender at your doorstep
THE Park Hotels has introduced a specially curated ‘Chef and Bartender at Home’ service under its Food Reimagined brand pillar
Teeing it off! Thai Golf Passport unveiled
The Thai Golf Passport has been launched in India to offer Indian golfers a seamless golf experience in Thailand
Travel hitlist after COVID: 4 places you should visit after the crisis
International travels are currently suspended and cancelled due to the onset of COVID-19. While some countries have opened their borders, a majority of the world is still in a standstill.…
All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman
10 best cities for freelancers
SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.