The Leela Hyderabad opens with 156 keys in Banjara Hills
The Leela announces the opening of The Leela Hyderabad, an urban retreat located in the neighbourhood of Banjara Hills.
Cathay Pacific to resume direct passenger flights to Hyderabad
Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of its non-stop passenger service to Hyderabad, the capital city of India’s Telangana state.
SAMHI signs long-term variable lease in Hitec City, Hyderabad
SAMHI a branded hotel ownership and asset management platform in India, announces the addition of a new hotel to its portfolio by signing a long-term variable lease for an Upper Upscale…
IndiGo enhances domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad
IndiGo has announced 10 daily direct flights to increase domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad in September 2024.
Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad unveils a brand-new banquet space ‘Altair’
Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad announces the unveiling of a brand-new banquet space—Altair—to bring to the city a curated address boasting indoor and outdoor spaces to suit every…
IndiGo commences direct daily flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok
With the launch of this new route, IndiGo has become the first Indian carrier to introduce direct connectivity between the historical city of Hyderabad and the capital city of Thailand.
The Westin Hyderabad HITEC City attains LEED® Gold Rating
The Westin Hyderabad HITEC City, under the ownership of Chalet Hotels Limited, proudly announces the USGBC LEED® Gold Rating, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable…
Hyderabad gets SOCIAL!
SOCIAL, India’s beloved collective of neighbourhood cafés, has now opened its first outlet in Hyderabad, Telangana, at Raheja Mindspace IT Park, HITEC City.
Air India Express launches daily direct flights from Mumbai to Dammam and Hyderabad to Dammam
Air India Express announces the launch of daily direct flights connecting Mumbai–Dammam and Hyderabad–Dammam. The operations on these routes will commence on January 19, 2024
Sheraton Hotel Hyderabad sparkles with annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel, a premium destination, hosted its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 17, 2023 at their lobby level.
The Singapore Airlines Group celebrates 20 years of flying to Hyderabad
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, which commenced operations to Hyderabad on 29 October 2003, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its services to the city this year.
Novotel Hyderabad Airport celebrates its Crystal Anniversary
Novotel Hyderabad Airport celebrates the crystal anniversary of its glorious journey. The property organized the ‘Heartiest Gratitude Week’ to recognize the invaluable contribution of their…
‘Radisson Collection’ debuts in India with its first signing in Hyderabad
Radisson Hotel Group announces the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection in India with the signing of the first hotel in Hyderabad.
Nok Air starts flights from Bangkok to Hyderabad
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airline proudly commenced their operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad from 21st February, 2023, while the first flight from Hyderabad to Bangkok…
Nok Air to fly from Hyderabad to Bangkok
Nok Air is very pleased to announce commencement of flight operations from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bangkok (DMK) from 20th February, 2023.
Thailand’s Nok Air to commence operations to Hyderabad on February 19
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airlines will commence operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad on 19 February 2023. The Airline will operate 4 Weekly non-stop flights from its hub…
IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to be first aircraft to land at Goa’s MIA
An IndiGo Airlines flight from Hyderabad will be the first aircraft to land at the recently inaugurated Manohar International Airport (MIA) in North Goa on January 5, an official from the…
Marriott International hosts the Marriott Bonvoy Golf Tournament 2022 in Hyderabad
Marriott International hotels in Hyderabad recently hosted The Marriott Bonvoy Golf Tournament 2022 in the city of the Nizams.
IndiGo to restart Hyderabad–Dhaka flights
IndiGo announced the recommencement of Hyderabad- Dhaka flights from December 08, 2022, to cater to the rising demand for travel to Dhaka.
IndiGo resumes Hyderabad-Male direct flights
The flights will initially operate between Hyderabad and Malé three times a week
Oakwood and Kapil unite to open Hyderabad MICE-focused property
Oakwood Worldwide has announced it will open its second branded property in Hyderabad in 2021, in partnership with the Kapil Group.
Hyderabad gives Indian medical tourism a shot in the arm
In view of a massive rise in the number of medical tourists visiting Hyderabad every year, the city is all set to launch a facilitation centre in January 2018. The centre will be launched by…
UAE Exchange India Team says thanks to Metro Hyderabad
As a response to the rising public transport needs and to mitigate escalating vehicular traffic, Hyderabad city launched the longest Metro rail in the Indian Metro project, inaugurated by…
Hyderabad Airport unveils India’s first Express Security Check facility
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) has become the first airport in India to provide pre-embarkation security check right at the terminal’s entry gate. This will serve as ‘Express…
Agoda reports growing interest in India’s spiritual destinations
During the final quarter of the year, India witnessed an increase in interest from both domestic and international travelers looking to explore popular spiritual destinations.
Saudia to increase frequencies to India
Recognizing India’s immense potential for inbound tourism, Saudia is focused on increasing flight frequencies and enhancing its service offerings.
Virgin Atlantic spices up festive & winter menu with a taste of India
Virgin Atlantic's new Autumn and Winter menu brings the spirit of India to life at 35,000 feet. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the festive season, this special menu offers a delightful…
Air India Express launches direct flights to Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, and Patna
Air India Express now operates more than 100 weekly flights from Bhubaneswar, connecting the city directly to 11 domestic destinations.
Ed Sheeran announces 2025 live shows in Bhutan, India and ME
Global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced a series of Mathematics Tour shows in Bhutan, India and the Middle East running from January to May 2025.
Air India optimises fleet to offer its best narrowbody cabin products
Following the integration of Vistara earlier this month, Air India announced an optimisation of its domestic route network that will prioritise deployment of its best narrowbody cabin…
Akasa Air redefines travel experience with industry-first offerings
Akasa Air, is reshaping the aviation landscape through its suite of unique, industry-first offerings that put passengers at the heart of their service, setting new benchmarks for comfort,…
IndiGo codeshares with Japan Airlines
This strategic partnership will enable JAL to expand its connectivity to India initially, while offering IndiGo customers more travel options on JAL’s extensive domestic and international…
Hospitality sector registers 10.8% Year-on-Year (YOY) RevPAR growth in Q3 2024: JLL
The hospitality sector continued to witness Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in performance in Q3 2024 (July - September 2024), primarily driven by a rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), resulting in…
FLY91 adds Solapur and Mumbai to its fast-growing destination network
FLY91, India's pure-play regional airline, has added Solapur, a major textile and industrial hub, connecting the south-western town in Maharashtra with Mumbai, the country’s commercial…
Cathay Pacific releases October 2024 traffic figures
Cathay Pacific revealed its traffic figures report for October 2024 on Thursday, 21st November.
37 women achievers in Indian Aviation felicitated
Women in Aviation India (WAI) held its 3rd edition of the iconic Awards - Giving Wings to Dreams 2024 at Roseate House New Delhi, felicitating 37 women achievers who have contributed…
IndiGo announces Puducherry as the 89th domestic destination
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is delighted to announce Puducherry, the mesmerising union territory prominent for its pristine beaches, as the 89th domestic and 125th overall destination…
Akasa Air celebrates Children’s Day
Akasa Air hosted an Aviation Experience Day for 50 students from the Logic Centre and Community Welfare Association (LCCWA) for an exclusive look into the aviation world on the occasion of…
Marriott International and SAMHI Hotels announce expansion
Marriott International, Inc and SAMHI Hotels Limited announced a multi-deal agreement to develop three new properties comprising more than 568 rooms across India.
Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas
Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas for Visit, Study and Work categories in the year ending June 2024, said Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India,…
Abdeali Zoomkawala appointed as director of operations at The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg
Abdeali Zoomkawala comes to The Khyber, Gulmarg with more than two decades of work experience in the hospitality industry.
Air India introduces ‘Fly Prior’ service
Air India introduced a new ancillary service, ‘Fly Prior’, to provide greater flexibility in travel plans to its guests flying within India.
SpiceJet to expand its domestic network with 8 new routes on 15 Nov
The airline will introduce flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune.
Thailand surpasses Maldives as the top international honeymoon destination: MMT
MakeMyTrip’s latest report, ‘How India Travels for Honeymoon’, analyses booking data from October 2023 to September 2024, compared to the same period in the preceding year, offering…
FLY91 announces daily direct flights between Pune – Goa, Pune – Jalgaon
The introduction of daily direct flights will enhance connectivity to and from the regional hub of Pune, in Maharashtra.
Consistent increase in occupancy across key markets in India in Sept 2024: HVS-ANAROCK
As per the HVS-ANAROCK Hospitality Monitor - October '24, sustained demand growth has led to consistent improvements in occupancy rates across key markets in September 2024, compared to the…
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo enter codeshare partnership
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo announced a strategic codeshare partnership that aims to boost connectivity and elevate the traveller experience across its key hubs within Malaysia and India.
Air India Express to fly daily between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada
Air India Express Enhances Connectivity from Visakhapatnam with 28 Weekly Flights, Offering Direct Service to 3 Destinations and Convenient One-Stop Connections to 24 Cities.
Air India Express to fly to Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Air India Express has announced the addition of two new stations—Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)—marking another milestone in the airline’s rapidly growing domestic network.
EaseMyTrip opens first franchise store in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
This is the 19th store under the flagship EaseMyTrip Franchise program, further strengthening the brand’s offline presence across India
Radisson Hotel Group introduces Braille menus
Teams from Radisson Hotel Group South Asia and CII Young Indians have collaborated to launch the Braille menu at the Group’s operational hotels in India
47% Surge in organic food searches: Justdial
The Indian organic food market is experiencing a meteoric rise, driven by a growing consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with organic products.
Air India Express adds “Jamdani” tail art on its new aircraft
Joining the festivities of Durga Puja in West Bengal, Air India Express showcased its brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” design at Netaji…
IntrCity SmartBus partners with CheckMyBus
Collaboration Between IntrCity and CheckMyBus Enhances Access to Over 630+ Routes, Elevating India’s Intercity Travel Experience.
Spike in visa applications for concerts, sports, and festivals: atlys
atlys, the visa processing platform, has reported a significant uptick in visa applications driven by travellers seeking out global concerts, sports events, and festivals.
Akasa Air elevates customer convenience with American Express Card acceptance
Akasa Air, one of India’s fastest-growing airlines, announced that it now accepts American Express cards for payments across all its booking channels, offering travellers enhanced…
Top domestic and international destinations this Diwali: Booking.com
With Diwali just around the corner (November 1st), Indians are eager to make the most of extended weekends and seek enriching experiences.
FLY91 and Accor bring the spotlight on Goa for MICE and Wedding Tourism
In a fillip to the state's tourism and travel industry sector keen on diversifying visitor experience, India's pure-play regional airline, FLY91, has teamed up with France-based…
Akasa Air launches ‘Akasa Holidays’
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has announced the launch of ‘Akasa Holidays’. This unique offering provides an extensive range of affordable, and customised holiday packages…
Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour ignites a Flight Booking surge across India!
Could the rising popularity of Diljit Dosanjh and his Dil-Luminati concert tour be the reason behind this dramatic surge in flight bookings across Indian cities? The dates of his concerts…
17% increase in travel searches by Indians: Justdial
A recent analysis of consumer search trends by Justdial, has revealed a significant uptick in searches related to international travel, indicating a growing desire for diverse experiences.
Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi and beyond
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26…
Making every trip a Connected Trip: a seamless travel experience by Booking.com
A recent Booking.com survey reveals that nearly half (42%) of Indians find trip planning stressful, including juggling flights, accommodations, car rentals, activities and the overall…
IndiGo launches daily direct flights from Delhi to Tirupati
IndiGo launches new route connecting Delhi, the capital city of India, and Tirupati, renowned for its historic temples.
Akasa Air appoints Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its Chief Human Resources Officer
Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the appointment of Sejal Haribhakti Mody as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective September 9, 2024.
Air India Express celebrates Onam with grandeur in Kochi, displays Kasavu-inspired aircraft tail design
Joining the grand Onam festivities across Kerala, Air India Express introduced a brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft featuring tail art inspired by the traditional "Kasavu" design of Kerala at…
Akasa Air’s all-women pilot crew bring home its 25th Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Two women pilots Captain Bhavna Gandhi and Captain Sanaya Chothia received delivery of Akasa Air’s 25th aircraft in Seattle on September 9, 2024.
FlixBus partners with AbhiBus
AbhiBus (ixigo bus business), India’s bus ticketing platform has onboarded FlixBus, Europe’s largest intercity bus service to bring a new standard of bus travel to the country.
FlixBus steers into South India, expanding green mobility across 33 cities
FlixBus expands its operations in India, launching key routes in South India with plans to connect 33 cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in…
Saudi Tourism Authority hosts 4-city networking event in India to strengthen trade partnerships
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) recently hosted a series of networking events across four cities in India.
Air India Express inaugurates Agartala as its 46th destination
Air India Express has expanded its rapidly growing network by adding Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, as its 32nd domestic destination.
BLTM 2024 opens as the largest-ever MICE show in India
BLTM 2024, India’s show on Business + Leisure Travel & MICE, took place at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi.
Air India adds flights to Kolkata from four cities to meet festive demand
Air India announced it will temporarily operate additional flights to Kolkata from four Indian cities to meet greater travel demand to the city during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
Airfares climb up to 25 pc for Diwali, Onam festival season travel
Airfares for key domestic routes increased by 10-15 per cent during the festival season while flights to Kerala cities saw a 20-25 per cent rise.
SOCIAL celebrates 10 years of redefining urban culture: A unique confluence of café and bar
SOCIAL, India’s favourite neighborhood café, marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of communities and connections.
Hospitality sector registers 4.8% Year-on-Year (YOY) RevPAR growth in Q2 2024: JLL
The hospitality sector continued to witness Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in performance in Q2 2024 (April-June, 2024), primarily driven by a rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), resulting in a …
Air India Express enhances domestic connectivity with six new daily direct flights
Air India Express has launched six new daily direct flights in a single day, further strengthening its domestic network.
VFS Global appointed to deliver Algeria visa services from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
VFS Global has been appointed to manage submission and collection for Algeria visa applications in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
SmartLynx Airlines surpassed one million passengers for the first time, reaching 1.11 million in July 2024
SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo and charter operator, has achieved a new operational milestone, carrying the highest number…
Thai AirAsia introduces direct route to Kathmandu
Thai AirAsia offers a new travel experience with flights to Kathmandu, a city embraced by the Himalayas and home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Akasa Air joins hands with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, pledges its commitment to safety and security by joining hands with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to celebrate Aviation Security…
Turkish Airlines seeks expansion of bilateral air service with India
Turkish Airlines is aiming to expand its operations in India by revising the current bilateral air service agreement
India allows VoA for nations of Japan, South Korea & UAE
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the Visa-on-Arrival facility would now be available for nationals of Japan,…
Akasa Air completes its second successful year of commercial operations
Having served 11 million passengers, the airline is on its path to becoming one of the top 30 airlines in the world by the turn of this decade Akasa Air, celebrates its second anniversary,…
Top Picks for Indian Travellers this August from Booking.com
As the countdown to August’s long weekends begins, Indian travellers are eager to pack their bags and embark on exciting mini-adventures.
Top 5 Indian Monsoon getaway cities from Agoda
To make monsoon travel plans easier, Agoda shares a curated list of monsoon-friendly destinations for an enchanting experience - from the Pink City of Jaipur to the panoramic views of…
Collinson International’s Priority Pass reports a 56% increase in airport experience visits by Indian travellers to APAC in H1 2024 vis-à-vis…
According to the latest lounge data from Collinson International countries across the Asia Pacific region have witnessed significant growth in visits to airport lounges and travel…
Air India Express announces operations to Dhaka
Continuing its rapid growth, Air India Express announces the expansion of its operations to Dhaka.
Kochi registered the highest increase in occupancy rate in July, growing by 7 pp year-on-year: HVS
This has been indicated by the recently released ‘HVS-ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview - July 2024’.
Akasa Air announces Kuwait as its fifth international destination from 23rd August
Starting 23rd August 2024, Akasa Air will operate daily direct flights between Kuwait City and Mumbai, in response to the demand for enhanced and affordable connectivity on the route.
Singapore Airlines celebrates 20th anniversary of flights to Ahmedabad
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which commenced operations to Ahmedabad on 28 July 2004, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its services to the city this year.
Air India Express to fly to Agartala from 1 September
Air India Express announces the expansion of its network to Tripura, introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati/Delhi and Kolkata.
Focus on Spiritual and Cruise Tourism in the Indian Union Budget 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today, with this budget, she is India's only Finance Minister to present seven budgets consecutively.
Air India Express inaugurates direct flights from Mumbai to Mangaluru and Kuwait
Demonstrating its rapid growth, Air India Express commenced operations on two new sectors from Mumbai today, to Mangaluru and Kuwait, marking a significant expansion in domestic and…
Akasa Air commences operations in Jeddah; strengthens its presence in Saudi Arabia
Akasa Air commenced operations to Jeddah, connecting it with Mumbai and Ahmedabad with direct flights.
CSMIA observes strong passenger traffic growth of 7% in Q1 of FY2024-25
CSMIA witnessed over 59,775 domestic ATMs and approximately 21,519 international passenger ATMs in this period.
Digi Yatra crosses 4 million user milestone
Digi Yatra, a Self Sovereign Identity based Privacy by Design ecosystem that uses face biometric technology offering contactless, seamless passenger processing at airports, has crossed a…
Akasa Air’s inaugural flight takes off from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, connecting it to Mumbai with daily direct flights.
Akasa Air introduces ‘Extra Seat’ option for enhanced passenger comfort and privacy
Akasa Air, India’s most dependable airline, recently introduced its latest offering, 'Extra Seat' enabling a passenger to book an adjacent seat for added privacy and comfort.
Kochi saw the highest year-on-year increase in occupancy rates in May 2024: HVS India
In the HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview - June 2024, the following highlights are in focus for the Indian Market.
Singapore Tourism Board to hold multi-city B2B roadshow in India
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is set to organise a multi-city B2B roadshow in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad this July.
Zoomcar partners with Air India Express to enhance travel experience for guests
Zoomcar Holdings announces its partnership with Air India Express. This collaboration aims to elevate the travel experience for Air India Express guests by offering them seamless access to…
IndiGo introduces direct flights connecting Durgapur to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced new routes connecting Durgapur with the cities of Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati, starting from August 30, 2024
Bookmark ‘Tiger Bliss’ in Ranthambore
Bookmark Jogi Mahal Resort in Ranthambore a recently constructed boutique luxury resort spread across a 3.74-acre area is the right destination for you!
Air India Express becomes the first airline to operate from two airports in NCR; announces operations from Hindon Airport, Ghaziabad
Air India Express expands its network in the National Capital Region (NCR), bringing more convenience to flyers in NCR and North India, by operating 28 weekly direct flights connecting…
Japan Airlines and IndiGo agree on Codeshare Partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo announced that they have agreed on codeshare partnership which will greatly benefit the customers by providing more travel options between Japan and India.
Akasa Air commences operations from Gorakhpur
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Gorakhpur, providing daily direct connectivity to and from Delhi and Bengaluru.
Vistara enhances in-flight dining menu with regional delicacies
Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has elevated its inflight dining.
Indian travellers find value in Sustainable Travel
Indian travellers today are seeking mindful experiences that allow them to travel and discover new places while being conscious of the environment.
Akasa Air expands its international presence; adds Jeddah as second destination
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, expanded its global presence by adding Jeddah as the second international destination to its network.
MakeMyTrip Report reveals where, how, when and with whom India Travels
MakeMyTrip has put together some of the top behaviours of Indian travellers it the first edition of its India Travel Trends Report.
IndiGo bolsters connectivity from Chennai with direct flights to Durgapur and Bangkok
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced direct flights between Chennai-Durgapur, starting from May 16, 2024, and is resuming operations between Chennai-Bangkok from May 15, 2024,…
Akasa Air adds Prayagraj as its 22nd destination
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the addition of Prayagraj as the 22nd destination to its rapidly expanding network.
Emirates expands flight schedules ahead of Eid Al Fitr
Emirates will be expanding its schedules across the region with 19 additional flights during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday period.
Virgin Atlantic reaffirms commitment to India with new services to Bengaluru and Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic signals its continued commitment to India this week as its new daily service to Bengaluru touched down and the airline also announced a second daily flight to Mumbai taking…
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo sign MoU to boost connectivity between two key tourism markets
Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership and mutual cooperation agreement.
Akasa Air’s inaugural flight takes off from Mumbai to Doha
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline commenced operations to Doha, the capital of Qatar, from India’s financial capital Mumbai with four non-stop flights a week.
Top 15 travel destinations for Indians from Wowtickets.com
Wowtickets.com conducted a search survey nationally to gather insights about the cities and routes that Indians love travelling in India and the results show that Goa, Delhi, Mumbai,…
Air India Express Summer Schedule 2024: 25% increase in flights compared to Summer 2023
Air India Express announced a significant network expansion and increased flight frequencies to cater to the anticipated surge in travel demand during the upcoming summer season.
Air India Express introduces ‘Biz’ Class for guests on all new aircraft
Air India Express introduces its new fare family, with four fare products: Xpress Lite (cabin baggage only fares), Xpress Value (15 kg check-in bag fares), Xpress Flex (unlimited changes…
IndiGo announces new direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo
IndiGo, India's preferred airline, has announced new direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo starting April 12, 2024.
India sets new milestones in Trevolution Group’s Annual Airfare Sales
Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating Asap Tickets Skylux Travel, Dreamport, Oojo and other travel brands, reports selling over 86,780 airline tickets to and from India in…
IndiGo announces 4 new domestic routes to facilitate travel this summer
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced four new domestic routes to its upcoming summer schedule. The airline will operate daily direct flights between Amritsar-Hyderabad, and…
IndiGo announces Jagdalpur as its 87th domestic destination
IndiGo, India’s most preferred airline, has made an announcement that is sure to excite travellers and boost tourism in Chhattisgarh.
Destination DC successfully concludes Sales Mission in India
Leading with their new ‘Only one Washington, DC’ campaign, Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, conducted a sales mission in India from…
Akasa Air commences operations between Mumbai-Gwalior and Bengaluru-Gwalior
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline expands its presence in Gwalior with nonstop weekly flights between Gwalior and Mumbai and one stop weekly connecting flights between Gwalior and…
AirAsia contributes to strengthening of Malaysia-India relations with extensive connectivity between both countries
AirAsia continues to enhance seamless and affordable air travel between Malaysia and India with 14 and counting routes group wide ‒ with plans underway to grow its network all across India.
Qatar Airways to move operations to North Goa, India to the Manohar International Airport
Qatar Airways announces its operations to the new Manohar International Airport (GOX) located in the North Goa district from the current Dabolim Airport (GOI) in South Goa, India, effective…
Akasa Air adds Doha as the first international destination to its network
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline announced international operations with the addition of Doha, capital of Qatar, as the first international destination to its rapidly expanding…
Akasa Air launches daily flights connecting Ayodhya with Pune and Delhi
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced flights from Ayodhya, operating daily through flights between Pune and Ayodhya via Delhi, with no change of aircraft required.
Radisson Hotel Group accelerates growth in India with 21 signings in 2023
Radisson Hotel Group has accelerated its growth in India by signing 21 hotels in 2023, under its strong portfolio of nine leading brands
Shana Susan Ninan appointed cluster director of marketing for 17 Marriott International Hotels, South Asia
SAMHI Hospitality has announced the appointment of Shana Susan Ninan as Cluster Director of Marketing for their 17 Marriott hotels in India.
Turkiye successfully concludes a mega six-city India Roadshow 2024
The Ministry of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkiye Tourism & Promotion Agency recently concluded a highly successful mega six-city India Roadshow 2024.
Akasa Air announces Srinagar as its 20th destination
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the addition of Srinagar as the 20th destination to its expanding network.
AirAsia further expands connectivity to Kuala Lumpur, resuming direct flights from Visakhapatnam
AirAsia continues to expand its vast network from India to Malaysia, announcing the long-awaited resumption of flights from Visakhapatnam to the bustling Kuala Lumpur, as the only airline…
Emirates roll outs pre-approved visa on arrival for Indian travellers in conjunction with VFS Global
Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline.
IndiGo expands connectivity to Middle East with new direct flights between Dubai and Surat
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced direct flights between Dubai and Surat. These flights will operate tri-weekly w.e.f. February 23, 2024.
Singapore has been named as the place with the best community spirit in Asia
Finding the right place to live and work is one of the most important parts of moving to a new city, but it's equally important to find a community of friends who share similar interests and…
Air India Express begins daily operations between Gwalior and Bengaluru
Air India Express commenced daily direct flights connecting Gwalior with Bengaluru, as the first direct flights from Gwalior took off for Bengaluru.
Marriott Bonvoy introduces the ‘Long Weekends with Marriott Bonvoy’ campaign
Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning loyalty program by Marriott International is excited to introduce ‘Long Weekends with Marriott Bonvoy’ campaign.
BLR Airport sees steady growth in 2023; Passenger Numbers up by 35%
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has seen a notable growth in passenger numbers in CY 2023.
Ras Al Khaimah breaks record with 1.22 million tourists in 2023
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its best year for tourism ever, welcoming a record 1.22 million overnight arrivals
AirAsia launches new route to Kuala Lumpur from Jaipur
AirAsia kicks off 2024 with a bang, launching the first of its new routes for the year to Kuala Lumpur from the iconic pink city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, commencing 21 April 2024.
Vistara celebrates ninth anniversary with a network-wide sale from 9 – 11 January 2024
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, today, announced a network-wide (domestic and international), Anniversary Special…
Akasa Air welcomes two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its growing fleet
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, recently welcomed two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its growing fleet. With this, the airline exited the calendar year 2023 with a fleet size of 22…
First Air India Express flight takes off from Ayodhya for Delhi as Ayodhya International Airport is inaugurated
Air India Express was part of a significant day – the inauguration of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi – when it launched…
Air India Express expands operations in Ayodhya, launches direct flights to Bengaluru and Kolkata in addition to Delhi, starting January 17
In addition to Delhi, Air India Express announced the commencement of new routes from Ayodhya to two major metros – Bengaluru and Kolkata, starting January 17.
OYO partners with organizations supporting differently abled talent across India
Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced that promoting inclusivity by focusing on providing equitable access to quality accommodation for differently abled individuals will…
Air India Express expands operations in Gwalior, provides direct flights to Delhi and Bengaluru starting January 16
Air India Express, announces the commencement of new routes from Gwalior to two major metropolitan cities - Gwalior to Delhi and Gwalior to Bengaluru, starting January 16th.
SriLankan Airlines introduces double daily flights to Mumbai
SriLankan Airlines has introduced double daily flights between Colombo and Mumbai, multiplying the convenience for passengers travelling to and from India’s financial and entertainment…
IndiGo takes off from Gondia, the 85th domestic destination in the 6E network
IndiGo, India's preferred airline, has commenced operations to and from Gondia, Maharashtra, effective December 01, 2023. Gondia is now the 85th domestic destination and 117th overall…
SriLankan Airlines celebrates seven successful years in Madurai
SriLankan Airlines recently celebrated seven successful years of connecting the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu with Colombo and beyond.
AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for flights between China, India and Malaysia in 2024
AirAsia announced a significant increase in services between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia, totalling an impressive 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with up to…
Air India Express offers 30% off across its network with ‘Christmas comes Early’ Sale!
Air India Express launched its "Christmas comes Early" Sale, offering up to 30% off domestic and international flights across major channels for bookings made until November 2023 and for…
Akasa Air adds Port Blair to its network
Akasa Air, India’s fastest growing airline, strengthens its connectivity by adding Port Blair, to its expanding network.
Now fly AirAsia from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia announced a new route from India’s southern city of Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia making this the airline’s second direct route from the state of…
IndiGo adds Gondia as its 85th domestic destination in the 6E network
IndiGo is pleased to announce the introduction of Gondia in Maharashtra as its 85th domestic destination and 117th overall destination in the extensive 6E network.
British Airways celebrates Diwali with new campaign: Home
British Airways will air its newest brand advert this week, to celebrate Diwali. The seasonal positioning is a celebration of those flying home this festival season, and a thank you to…
ITC Hotels, India elevates Atul Bhalla to VP Operations- North & West
In the recent re-organisation development; Atul Bhalla is elevated to the office of Vice President Operations for ITC Hotels North & West region.
antiSOCIAL celebrates 8 years of giving memorable experiences to India
This October, antiSOCIAL, India's iconic performance venue, is gearing up for a month-long celebration as it marks its glorious eight years of unforgettable performances.
Fly High with Akasa Air: Save up to 10% off on bookings during Festive Sale
Akasa Air, one of India's fastest-growing airlines, announced an exclusive network wide sale, offering customers a chance to book their air travel at attractive fares during the upcoming …
IndiGo unveils 3 new direct routes to and from Salem
IndiGo, India's preferred airline, is delighted to welcome Salem as a new addition to its network. Salem now proudly stands as the 82nd domestic and 114th overall destination in the 6E…
IntrCity SmartBus: Your Ticket to ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
IntrCity SmartBus is gearing up to provide cricket enthusiasts with a thrilling and convenient travel experience to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
Booking.com launches: ‘Howzat for Your Perfect Stay’ as cricket fever ignites in India
Booking.com, the Official Accommodation Partner for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, launched its integrated campaign ‘Howzat for your perfect stay’, integrating the world of travel,…
Agoda reveals most popular flight destinations for Indian travellers
As travellers take to the skies once again, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top domestic and international flight destinations of 2023 so far.
Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.
Wonderful Indonesia hosts multi-city roadshow in India
Wonderful Indonesia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia is set to engage the Indian traveller market through its recently…
NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 to be held from 21-22nd Sept
In a resounding testament to India's burgeoning culinary landscape, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) is poised to host the monumental NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 on…
Malaysia Airlines Launches Three New Indian Routes
By year’s end, Malaysia Airlines will provide three additional flights to India.
Malaysia Airlines will start a twice-weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar on the eighth of…
Akasa Air launches an exclusive sale in partnership with Paytm
Akasa Air, one of India's fastest-growing airlines, announced an exclusive sale in partnership with Paytm to offer customers a chance to book their air travel at attractive fares during the…
Skyscanner now available in Hindi
Skyscanner, the global travel marketplace announced the launch of its website and mobile web experience in Hindi.
Super OYO tagged hotels increase 5X to reach 1000; OYO to end FY24 with 1500 Super OYOs
Global hospitality technology company, OYO, announced that its ‘Super OYO’ tagged hotels have surpassed 1000 mark, spread across over 140 cities in India.
SriLankan Airlines flies Umrah Pilgrims from Trichy on first flight to Jeddah
SriLankan Airlines relaunched flights between Colombo and Jeddah on 15 August 2023, and was honoured to fly a group of Umrah Pilgrims from Tiruchirappalli, India on the inaugural flight to…
Enjoy live “ICC Cricket World Cup 2023” with Skyscanner tools
According to Skyscanner's 'Travel in Focus 2023 Report', around 75% Indians expressed their willingness to increase their travel budget to experience live cricket matches.
The hospitality sector witnessed 15.4% YoY RevPAR growth in Q2, 2023: JLL
The Indian hospitality sector continued to witness Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth in performance in Q2 2023, primarily driven by the significant rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR) of 16.4% over…
Akasa Air pledges support to Aviation Security Culture Week
Akasa Air joined hands with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to celebrate Aviation Security Culture Week, held from 31st July to 5th August 2023.
1702% surge in searches for Ahmedabad during the 2023 Cricket World Cup season: Agoda
Digital travel platform, Agoda, has revealed a 1702% surge in searches for stays in Ahmedabad in the wake of the much-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023.
KAYAK launches ‘Best Time to Travel tool’
To help travellers continue to navigate some of the increased pricing, KAYAK is launching a new “Best Time to Travel tool” as THE place to start your trip planning, uncovering optimal times…
Akasa Air strengthens network connectivity
Akasa Air, India’s fastest growing airline has strengthened its network across the country in an endeavour to offer seamless connectivity to travellers at affordable prices
OYO to support first generation hoteliers to facilitate 1000 hotel expansion in new markets
Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced that it will add more than 1000 hotels as part of the Accelerator Program by December 2023.
Booking.com reveals LGBTQ+ Travellers’ picks for an inclusive getaway in India in 2023
For LGBTQ+ travellers, selecting a welcoming and inclusive destination is vital to planning a vacation away.
Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.
Radisson Hotel Group advances on its 2023 expansion plans with 11 new hotel signings in India
Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth and development plan in India with the signing of 11 new hotels across brands between January and April 2023.
Akasa Air introduces ‘Monsoon Bonanza’
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, announced a special Monsoon Bonanza sale across its network, offering travellers a chance to book their upcoming travel at attractive fares.
New Bangkok, Bangalore and Los Angeles Flights on Lufthansa
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Lufthansa will offer a total of five destinations to the Indian subcontinent from its two hubs in Frankfurt and Munich
Full article: New Bangkok, Bangalore and Los…
ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE call for comprehensive EU-India aviation agreement
On the occasion of the EU-India Aviation Summit kicking off in New Delhi, ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE jointly called on India and the European Union (EU) to establish a comprehensive…
CSMIA to operate 14% more weekly flight movements this summer
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has announced its summer schedule with 14% more weekly flight movements as compared to the summer schedule of 2022.
OYO joins the cricket fever, launches special offers
As the 16th season of India’s professional Twenty20 cricket league progresses, OYO has a special delight in store for all the cricket fans.
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.
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…
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.
Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023, continuing its ambitious and dynamic fleet and network growth strategy.
The number…
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.
Oman Air adds four destinations and increased frequency to its 2023 Summer Schedule
Continuing its ambitious and dynamic strategy of fleet and network expansion, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 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…
Now fly IndiGo between India and Middle East
IndiGo will be operating new daily flights between Abu Dhabi-Hyderabad, Chennai-Muscat, and Abu Dhabi-Chennai, from 26 March, 2023.
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 …
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
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.
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.
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.
Jazeera Airways on a 5-year mark with its India operations
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's low-cost airline, is operating regionally and internationally on a 5-year mark with its India operations and is anticipating stronger growth for the coming years.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
IndiGo adds six new flights between India and Middle East
IndiGo to start a new daily direct flight from Hyderabad to Riyadh along with additional frequencies on Hyderabad-Doha and Mangalore-Dubai routes
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…
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.
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.
AAI to develop Kolhapur airport for enhanced capacity
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the work for developing the Kolhapur airport for enhanced capacity, with a new terminal building as it is showing high passenger traffic…
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 –…
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
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
Singapore Airlines rolls out special fares for flights from 4 cities in India
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering special promotional fares for travel from Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi to destinations across Asia
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
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…
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
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
10 Marriott hotels with amazing outdoor venues for your next event
Marriott hotels are at the forefront of MICE holding important events and conferences.
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
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
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
Jet Airways gets security clearance for flights
The Home Ministry in India has granted security clearance to Jet Airways as the airline plans to relaunch commercial flight operations in upcoming months
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…
Tourism Malaysia looks to India to boost tourism
India remains and has been one of the top market sources for Malaysia
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
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
AirAsia resumes flights between India, Malaysia and Thailand
AirAsia said it is resuming flights connecting India with Malaysia and Thailand from this month.
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
68% of Indians plan to travel domestic in 2022, Agoda India-genous travel survey reveals
Travel optimism is back for Indians in 2022, after months of start-stop travel restrictions the travel and hospitality industry has to be agile to capture this pent-up demand
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
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…
Scoot resumes Singapore-India flights
Scoot has announced the progressive resumption of passenger services between Singapore and India, following the agreement of an air travel bubble arrangement between the two countries
Aviation sector in India has almost reached pre-COVID level of traffic
India's civil aviation sector has almost reached the pre-COVID level in terms of traffic and will continue to grow further
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
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
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
Indians with Covaxin shots might have to delay international travel plans
Travellers from India who have been fully vaccinated by both doses of Covaxin might not be allowed to travel internationally as the vaccine produced by Bharat Biotech has not been included…
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…
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…
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
SpiceJet operates first repatriation flight from the Philippines
SpiceJet operated its maiden repatriation flight from the Philippines under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM)
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
Flight to recovery: AirAsia breaks post-hibernation daily sales record
AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…
Leading by example! OYO’s senior leaders check-in at different hotels to experience ‘Sanitised Stays’
OYO introduced several measures and initiatives to minimize the impact as well as innovate to meet the new standards of good quality travel
Feed for Good! OYO initiates food drive for the needy across six cities
Standing together with the government and local administration efforts during these tough times, OYO is organising a food drive initiative, ‘Feed For Good’ across six cities in India to…
OYO joins hands with Apollo Hospitals to offer support for quarantine facilities
Hotel chain OYO has been working closely with Apollo Hospitals to develop and support accommodation requirements of suspected Covid19 patients requiring quarantine/self-isolation. This…
Oyo witnesses 63% increase in women travellers
OYO Hotels & Homes witnessed a rising trend in women travelling from and to different corners of the country between the January 2019 - February 2020 time period. The company saw a…
Airbus to highlight top products at India show
Airbus will highlight its class-leading products, technologies and services at India’s largest civil aviation show – Wings India. The biennial event will be held at Begumpet Airport in…
Travel Tours debuts in Jaipur
Travel Tours, the leisure travel brand of FCM Travel Solutions further expanded their presence by inaugurating their first store in Jaipur. This expansion adds to the total number of…
Vistara and United launch codeshare operations
Vistara and United Airlines have implemented the code-share agreement signed in June 2019. It enables United to code share on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights starting 28…
Passenger traffic grows in APAC and Middle East
Passenger traffic was steady in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East during November 2019, compared to the same month of the previous year, at +2.4% and +6.6%, respectively. Airports Council…
Grand Hyatt: Kochi’s answer to MICE in the backwaters
In a free-wheeling conversation about increasing MICE tourism to the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, TD speaks to Shrikant Wakharkar, the general manager of Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty…
Winning direct booking wars: Mint Hotels joins hands with Simplotel to overhaul e-commerce
Mint Hotels, a chain of over 25 hotels and resorts across various business and leisure destinations in India and Simplotel, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company offering…
IndiGo goes to Dammam
In a bid to expand its international operations and strengthens its presence in the Middle East, IndiGo has announced the launch of Dammam as its 24th international and 87th overall…
Passenger traffic rise in APAC and Middle East
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in October at 1.1% and 5.2% respectively, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific.
China’s…
From reel to real: Thomas Cook India boosts film tourism
Thomas Cook India has witnessed a significant surge in demand of over 25% for travel to iconic Bollywood locations. To cater to this high growth opportunity of movie-inspired travel, the…
Signum CEO: “The hotel does the thinking for them”
In this exclusive TD interview, we speak with founder and CEO Mehul Sharma, about creating a culture, competing in the space and the group's plans for the future.
Buddycations: India’s new holiday mantra
A recent study commissioned by the private non-life insurer ICICI Lombard has revealed that Indians take vacations with their buddies.
The survey suggests that school or college…
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…
Air India set to offer ‘Namaskar Sewa’ at airports
Air India passengers can soon avail ‘Namaskar Sewa’, a meet and greet service wherein dedicated personnel will receive the customers at airport entry gate and assist them till being…
Passenger numbers up 2.1% in APAC
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in June at 2.1% and 8.1% respectively. According to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific, in…
Domestic air passenger traffic up 3.15% in July
Domestic airlines flew 1.19 crore passengers in July this year registering a 3.15% growth over the 1.15 crore passengers flown during the same period previous year. Data released by the…
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…
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…
Hyatt Place Gurgaon celebrates ‘Biryani Trails’ at Gallery Café
Hyatt Place Gurgaon celebrates 'Biryani Trails' at Gallery Café, offering food connoisseurs and gourmands of Delhi NCR an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian flavoured biryanis from…
SCOOT is now member of IATA billing and settlement plan for India
Scoot has announced that it has become a member of the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) under the prefix 668. The BSP Payment is available to partner agents on major Global…
VisitMalaysia 2020 campaign unveiled in India
Focusing on its commitment to India as its main potential market for growth, Tourism Malaysia launched the much-awaited ‘VisitMalaysia 2020’ campaign at a three-city roadshow covering…
Singapore Tourism Board hosts 8-city road show
Singapore Tourism recently organised roadshows in eight cities to woo visitors from India. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) brought together 45 tourism stakeholders in Trivandrum,…
British Airways to add more flights on Mumbai-London Heathrow route
British Airways is set to add four additional frequencies on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route from March 2020 to its existing double daily schedule. This will increase the weekly flights…
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…
74% of frequent travellers see benefits in enrolling in a hotel loyalty program
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has undertaken an in-depth consumer survey to better understand the needs and expectations of the road warriors in India. The survey revealed that…
Self-drive from India to US booms
Departing from the usual perception of proximity being a factor when choosing self-drive, a recent survey by Avis India has revealed the US was the most traversed international…
Inspired by the Orient: Royal Caribbean sails to China and Japan
Royal Caribbean International has announced new sailings to China and Japan, with two of its ships designed especially for excursions at the Orient.
OYO turns up the music with house parties and events in India
India's fast-rising hotel brand OYO has announced the launch of OYO Near You, featuring house parties, wine tastings, comedy shows, workshops and more.
Fly to the 10 most relaxing airports in the world
Airports can be quite stressful due to the throngs of people, seemingly endless security lines, and delayed and cancelled flights. It is easy to get agitated in an airport, therefore, one…
CONNECT: World’s fastest-growing domestic aviation market to triple in 20 years
More than 30 airlines have confirmed their participation at the inaugural CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.
IHG to open seven new hotels in India
After the massive Six Senses acquisition, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is making waves in India. Under the IHG-SAMHI partnership, it today announced the opening of seven more Holiday…
In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.
Air India raises JFK International-Mumbai connection to ten flights a week
Air India has revealed it has boosted its connections to the United States this week by announcing the introduction of three new non-stop flights covering the JFK International to Mumbai…
City Vibes: OYO to redesign facades of 1000+ hotels in India
OYO, South Asia’s largest and one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, has announced that it’s refreshing its hotels through the new City Vibes campaign.
Now open: Holiday Inn Express comes to India’s business hub Gurugram
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, inaugurated the Holiday Inn Express Gurgaon Sector 50, the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Gurugram,…
India’s Vistara partners with British Airways
British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.
India on track to be the third largest aviation market by 2025
Qatar Airways' group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, agrees that India is on track to become the third largest global aviation market by 2025 when he addressed the key leaders in the…
Early Ramadan linked to drop in APAC passenger numbers
Passenger growth in the Middle East has experienced a decline of -4.5% according to a report from the Airports Council International Asian office.
How to – and how not to – use OTAs as partners
Dan Lynn is the co-founder of ZUZU Hospitality Solutions, a distribution and revenue management company for small independent hotels.
Travel Tours expands reach in India, launches first retail store in Coimbatore
Travel Tours, the flagship leisure travel brand of FCM Travel Solutions, Indian subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group Australia, opened its first retail store at one of India's smart…
Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester
Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.
Jazeera Airways embarks on new journey into India
Jazeera Airways has recently inaugurated flights into Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad and held a press conference in Ahmedabad on 18th January, in front of travel…
Hospitality veteran and culinary master Ajay Chaudhry makes India proud
Ajay Chaudhry has been awarded with "International Icon of the year for promoting Asian Cuisine Globally" for his outstanding contribution in putting Asian cuisine on the global map by Mr.…
BLS helps Algerians to work, rest and play – in India
BLS International Services Ltd., Indian specialists in outsourcing of visa, passport, attestation and citizen services to the governments and diplomatic missions globally, signs the…
TruJet to expand fleet in India
India’s regional carrier TruJet, which has bagged 18 routes under the UDAN scheme, aims to raise its fleet size to up to eight aircraft by March 2018. It will also look at increasing the…
7.4% growth in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in July 2017
On the basis of nationality-wise, port-wise data received from Bureau of Immigration (BOI), the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in India has revealed the number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs)…
Commercial flights to resume at Pondicherry
Commercial flights will resume at Pondicherry Airport next month, for the first time since 2015.
The union territory in southern India, also known as Puducherry, has been without…
Face-to-Face: Christopher Holschier
This week, Deutsche Hospitality's Director of Corporate Communications, Christopher Holschier, chats to Travel Daily about his company's expansion plans in Asia...
Q) Deutsche…
THAI aims to drive Indian traffic
Thai Airways International recently hosted an event in Bangkok aimed at driving more passenger traffic on its routes to India.
The national carrier's executives welcomed travel agents,…
Hyatt ramps up roll-out of lifestyle brands
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Flight Centre expands retail footprint in India
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has expanded its presence in India with the opening of its first retail outlet in the Gujarati city of Surat.
Flight Shop, the Indian leisure travel…
Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.
Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…
Etihad adds more capacity in Kerala
Etihad Airways is marking 10 years of flying to Kerala with the addition of more flights to the southern Indian state.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline has launched a fourth daily flight to…
Shirdi Airport expected to open in May
Shirdi Airport, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, could handle its first flights next month.
The Times of India reports that the new hub will be managed by the Maharashtra Airport…
SriLankan unveils first routes for new aircraft
SriLankan Airlines will start taking delivery of its brand new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft this summer, and the national carrier has revealed the routes on which it is planning to…
flydubai and HackMania launch second Air Travel Hackathon
flydubai has announced details of its second Air Travel Hackathon in association with Hyderabad-based tech startup HackMania.
The Hackathon, which is supported by the E-Cell of…
India gets new Saudi links with flynas
Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…
IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month.
On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…
