SOTC Travel’s consumer data reveals high travel intent especially during the festive season– across multiple segments driven by multigenerational families.
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
While playing host to the 35th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Convention, West Bengal Tourism will attempt to showcase the new face and identity of Kolkata as a hub city and…
The supply of hotel rooms in West Bengal is on the rise, with the total number of rooms in the Indian state expected to increase by around 35% by the end of the fiscal year.
The…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its second IHG Academy training centre in India.
Under a partnership with IL&FS Skills, IHG has opened a new training campus in…
Air India has become the first airline to launch commercial operations at the new Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport in West Bengal.
The inaugural flight, operated by Air India's regional…
The Indian government has given the green light for operations to commence at a new airport in West Bengal.
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is built on a 263-hectare plot of land 15km from…
India's eco-friendly hotel brand, Fern Hotels & Resorts, has launched its first property in West Bengal.
The new Fern Residency Asansol is located in the state's second largest…
SpiceJet has announced plans to launch its first international route from West India.
Commencing on 13 August, the low-cost carrier will fly from the city of Kolkata to Nepal's…
West Bengal is looking at boosting tourism to the state with ambitious marketing strategy and infrastructure development.
The state has seen increased tourist arrivals to destinations…
West Bengal Tourism has mounted a massive campaign to promote tourism and investment in the State.
As part of this campaign, the tourism board will organise roadshows in seven cities,…
The West Bengal government has initiated steps to develop the state’s tourism infrastructure including a proposal to the Centre to develop a ‘Buddhist Trail’.
A detailed tourism map is…
In a long pending move, the eastern state of West Bengal is being renamed as Paschim Banga, which is the translation of the existing name in Hindi and Bengali. This has been in the pipeline…
The state government in West Bengal, has released details of a new mega tourism project worth about INR400 crore."While tourist circuit projects in Kolkata and Dooars would cost INR50…
The state government of West Bengal is planning to set up a new international airport in Howrah, in an aim to reduce the passenger rush at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash International…
Best Western will expand its foot print in India with three hotels in Bengal which it will develop in partnership with city-based developer Jain Group.
The Telegraph Calcutta reports that…
American Airlines has announced daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Seattle in the US from October 2020. This would be the first non-stop flight between Bengaluru and the US.…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts for Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra. This 170-keys hotel is…
Now, luxury has a new address in West Bengal as ITC Hotels unveiled its new super-premium luxury hotel in Kolkata – ITC Royal Bengal. Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal…
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…
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces has opened a new luxury property in Bengaluru.
Located close to the city's Kempegowda International Airport, Taj Bangalore offers 154 rooms and…
Best Western India has signed a comprehensive new IT and distribution deal with Busy Rooms.
The arrangement will see the hotel group roll out Busy Rooms' entire suites of solutions,…
Andhra Pradesh is looking to attract Bengali's to explore various destinations in the state.
The state tourism is set to appoint 25 travel agents solely dedicated to West Bengal and…
MG Muthu Group of Companies (MGM) has launch their newest acquisition in Bengaluru, the MGM Mark Whitefield.Said MGM Anand, Managing Director of the MGM Group "Bangalore is a vibrant city…
The West Bengal government is planning to declare more monuments and old buildings as heritage complexes to promote tourism in the state, Tourism Minister Rachpal Singh was reported saying…
Worldhotels partner Svenska Hotels will open its second five-star boutique business hotel in Bengaluru on 1 April. Svenska Bangalore features 56 rooms and suites with a rooftop swimming pool…
Politicians in West Bengal will starve the tourist trade in the coming election period after booking out all the hire vehicles for campaign purposes. According to ANI, all the vehicles…
The tourism industry West Bengal is suffering as Maoist activities in the area intensify. Bankura district is somewhat of a flashpoint at the moment as regular security alerts are resulting…
Railway officials have cancelled night trains in areas affected by the Maoist insurgency following the train crash that left at least 142 people dead on Friday. It is thought that Maoist…
SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will be launching daily services today between Singapore and Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka.The first…
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- After a year of tremendous growth that made it one of the fastest and most successful hospitality industry launches…
23 February 2010, Bengaluru, INDIA - Qatar Airways today embarked on its 2010 global expansion programme with the launch of scheduled flights to the southern Indian city of…
Qatar Airways today embarked on its 2010 global expansion programme with the launch of scheduled flights to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru (Bangalore).Flight QR226 arrived in the…
Tuesday 19 January 2010, Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today unveiled the launch date of its newest Indian destination with daily non-stop scheduled flights between Doha and…
Summit Hotels & Resorts, a brand of Preferred Hotel Group, has announced its newest member - The Zuri, Whitefield, Bengaluru. The 162-room property, catering…
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattachargee has asked Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to resume direct flights to Kolkata, Bernama has reported. Malaysia's High Commissioner to…
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,…
Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways are flying towards a better future for young people in India, with the announcement of a brand-new community football initiative in cities…
It was Antara Cruises that introduced travellers to the majestic waterways of India and Bangladesh and having them sail on indigenously designed world-class ships in sustainable luxury while…
World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTCII) appoints Deep Kalra Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd as Chairperson and Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson &…
IndiGo, India's leading air carrier has been granted approval for Special Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations to/from Deoghar Airport (VEDO) by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation…
Kolkata is gearing up to host one of Asia’s largest sports, fitness and wellness trade Expo through FITEXPO INDIA 2023 (December 1 to 3) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.
DU Digital Global Limited, a distinguished global service provider, proudly announces its recent achievement: becoming the official partner for Thailand's sticker visa processing at the…
The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has successfully concluded Day 1 of the landmark NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 in Kolkata, marking a significant moment in the…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce a temporary upgauge of its Boeing 737-8 services to Airbus A350-900 services from 17-20 October 2023, and again on 26 and 27 October 2023.
A delegation of Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) attended the highly anticipated FMITC Tourism Conclave held at Hotel Hayatt Regency, Kolkata on 02 Jun 23.
The global geotourism market size is expected to be worth USD 737 billion by 2023. In the long-term, geotourism is estimated to reach around USD 1,258.9 billion by 2033.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the world’s longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas in Varanasi. MV Ganga Vilas will begin its journey from Varanasi, PM Modi’s constituency, and sail…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will signal the start of what is termed as the world’s longest river cruise, which will travel from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Dibrugarh in Assam via…
In the last eight years, the number of airports in the country has increased from 74 to 141, and as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation, this will grow up to 220 in the next four to five…
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Biratnagar in Nepal, in partnership with The Centurion Hotel Private Limited, which will further strengthen its leading…
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.
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
SpiceJet has flagged off a daily direct flight on the Durgapur-Mumbai route, under the regional connectivity scheme, UDAN. The under-served market of Durgapur, is the airline’s 13th …
Pandaw, the self-styled ‘pioneer of boutique river expeditions’ in SE Asia has released details of its new week long odyssey on the Lower Ganges, ready to raise its sails at the end of 2018.
Park Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge today announced its rebranding to Radisson Kolkata Ballygunge. Located in upscale South Kolkata neighborhood Ballygunge, the hotel is within proximity of the…
Johor Bahru, the Malaysian city that neighbours Singapore, will get its first direct air link to India later this year.
AirAsia will continue to expand its international network from…
India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement to connect the two countries via new waterways.
The Economic Times reported India's Minister for Road Transport, Highways & shipping,…
India's domestic tourism industry continued to surge in 2016, with inter-state visitation seeing double-digit growth.
A total of 1.61 billion domestic tourism trips were registered by…
Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
India's domestic tourism sector is booming, with the country witnessing a double-digit jump in domestic trips during 2016.
According to the latest data from India's Ministry of…
AirAsia India has unveiled plans to launch a trio of new domestic routes.
Effective 19 February 2017, the low-cost carrier will commence flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi…
Tamil Nadu is the most popular Indian state for international travellers, new data has revealed.
The Indian Ministry of Tourism revealed that cumulative foreign visitor arrivals to…
The fifth International Tourism Mart (ITM) has been held in the northeastern state of Manipur.
The event, which is organised by India's Tourism Ministry as its annual showcase for the…
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…
oram, the small Indian state sandwiched between Bangladesh and Myanmar, now has more connections to the rest of India following the launch of two routes by SpiceJet.
In line with the…
A series of new cross-border railways are being planned to connect India with Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
India's Ministry of Railways has said that a series of studies have already…
The Indian government has approved plans for a series of major railway development projects across the country, worth a total of INR240 billion (US$3.6bn).
The Economic Times reports…
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch an extra weekly flight to Kolkata.
Effective December 2016, the airline's existing thrice weekly direct service between Singapore and…
Air India has ceased operating flights to the new Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport in Durgapur, West Bengal.
The Times of India reported the national carrier as saying that it is suspending…
Thailand’s Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) is expanding its upscale Eastin hotel brand in India, with the launch of a new property in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
The Eastin Hotel Kurseong…
Twenty-four airports in India do not handle any scheduled commercial flights, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reported India's Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil…
India's Ministry of Tourism has revealed plans to drive tourism to the country's lighthouses.
As part of a broader project to develop tourism on the country's coasts and islands, a…
The remote Indian state of Sikkim will get its first airport next year, as the government continues its efforts to boost tourism in the country's northeast.
The Economic Times…
International visitor arrivals to India continued to rise in September 2015.
According to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Tourism, India welcomed 540,000 overseas…
India is experiencing a surge in domestic tourism, new data reveals.
Statistics published by the country's Ministry of Tourism this week show that 1.28 billion domestic trips to other…
AirAsia India has launched a new route connecting two cities in the country's northeast.
The low-cost carrier has commenced services between Guwahati, the largest city in the state of…
The growth of international visitor arrivals to India continued to decelerate in April 2015.
According to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Tourism, just 540,000 overseas…
Etihad Airways and Jet Airways have become the main sponsors for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament.
The announcement was made ahead of…
Vistara has launched its first ever flights to India's northeast.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier commenced daily services to Guwahati, in the state of Assam, and Bagdogra,…
New Indian airline Vistara has unveiled plans for its first flights to the northeast of the country.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier will commence daily services to Guwahati,…
Etihad Airways has launched a new service to the Indian city of Kolkata.
Flights commenced on 15 February 2015, operating direct to the West Bengal capital from Abu Dhabi. Services…
Etihad Airways is aggressively expanding its India presence.
The airline recently launched daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata. This new route is the airline’s 11th…
Vietnam and India strengthened their blossoming tourism ties recently, at major trade event in Kolkata.
Hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam at the Novotel Hotel & Residence Kolkata,…
The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi.
With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…
Emirates has announced two enhancements to its Kolkata service that will offer more travel options for passengers.
On 29 March 2015 the airline will add a 13th weekly flight on the…
Indian travel trade show SATTE is expected to have a broader appeal next year, due to the new Indian government’s apparent focus on the tourism industry.
Organiser UBM India reports…
Worldwide Rail Journeys is planning to launch a new luxury train in India, based on Narendra Modi's vision to build a 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat.
The company said the new train, to…
India’s Ministry of Tourism has launched its Calendar 2014 in New Delhi.
Launched by Parvez Dewan, Secretary Tourism for India, the calendar adds a new dimension with 24 pictures of…
The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group has expanded its foot-print in Kolkata.
The Great Eastern was unveiled as The Lalit Great Eastern on 19 November. The inauguration ceremony was led…
The second International Tourism Mart (ITM) has concluded in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
The three-day event organised by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) from 18-20 October 2013,…
The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, K C Venugopal has informed the Rajya Sabha that 17 new airports have been
proposed for construction during the 12th Five Year Plan.
The…
Gujarat is expecting a 20% rise in tourists during 2013-14.
“We have seen 13.6% growth in the number tourist visiting Gujarat last year – that is around 2.5 crore. We are…
The Indian domestic tourism increased more than 19.87% in 2012 over 2011 as compared to an increase of 15.6% in 2011
over 2010.
According to the statistics released by the Ministry…
The Centre has given a go ahead to Arunachal Pradesh to conduct the International Tourism Mart (ITM), a mega tourism
event at Tawang, bordering China in October 2014.
India’s…
India has approved 50 new low cost small airports.
The low cost airports will be build by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
India’s Civil Aviation sector will also see…
Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) has announced plans to bring its Eastin brand to the Indian region of Darjeeling.
A new management agreement will see the Bangkok-based hotel company…
Bagdogra airport is soon likely to get evening flights.
Located near Siliguri, Bagdogra currently offers flight during the day time for travellers to North Bengal, Darjeeling and…
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) will organise an International Tourism Mart at Guwahati from 18th to 20th January.
Announcing this at a press conference in New Delhi yesterday, Union Tourism…
The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has opened its fourth state chapter in East India. The new chapter covers West Bengal and Northeast India - a region that holds…
Qatar Airways has highlighted the importance of India in the airline’s ongoing expansion strategy.
Speaking in Kolkata to celebrate the recent launch of Qatar Airways’ flights to the West…
Meta search site, Eezego1, is distributing its products across Northeast India as it looks to reach out to tier II and tier II markets. Given the limits to internet literacy, particularly in…
Thousands of people from India and Bangladesh united last evening on both the sides of Ichhamati River for the immersion of Durga idols on the occasion of Dusshera. Durga idols were brought…
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has called for developing a multi-specialty health city to be developed at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The new area will be based on…
eRevMax International, the owner of RateTiger and other revenue management solutions, yesterday celebrated its 10th corporate anniversary. Founded by Reuel Ghosh and Andrew Morsi, the…
The Siliguri Muncipal Corporation (SMC) will propose to the state government of West Bengal to develop the town as an eco-tourism destination. As a first step to the plan, SMC will develop a…
West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is pushing the Kolkata airport director and top Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials to complete the modernisation project on time. "If…
With Tirupati temple attracting hordes of visitors, Andhra Pradesh has become the top tourist destination in India, recording 155.8 million domestic tourists last year.According to NDTV.com,…
The TTF&OTM travel show came to a close on Wednesday with organisers reporting a total of 15,000 visitors, including 10,000 trade visitors, over the three days.…
Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium has been removed from the list of host venues for the 2011 Cricket World Cup, after inspection team decided it would not be ready on time. The BBC…
After Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List at the international conference in Brasilia in July, the Indian government has forwarded a proposal…
A passenger express train collided with an autorickshaw in India on Saturday, killing eight people. According to a Times of India report, the Rajdhani Express running between New…
Fifteen people were killed Monday morning when an inter-city express train crashed into a goods train in India's Madhya Pradesh state. A further 50 people were injured in the collision,…
India and Singapore have launched the Simbex naval war games in the eastern seaboard which will be undertaken in two theatres, first in the Andaman Sea and then in the Bay of Bengal.…
The Indian government has met to discuss the creation of a separate state in the Darjeeling hills, the BBC has reported. Gorkhaland, which currently forms part of West Bengal…
Twenty-one people were killed and 60 were injured after a bus collided head-on with a truck near Kolkata on Sunday evening. According to a Times of India report, the bus was carrying…
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that new greenfield airports are to be constructed at Pakyong in Sikkim, and Shimoga, Gulbarga, Bijapur and Hassan in…
An indefinite strike called by a regional political party has affected tea production and tourism in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal state. The BBC has reported that members of the…
From today, Jet Airways Konnect, Jet Airways' new all-economy service, will enhance its network to include five new services, including four new services from Kolkata.The…
British Airways has terminated its direct services linking London with Kolkata, Anil Mathur reports. The last flight took off from the West Bengal city's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose…
The Bengal Aerotropolis Company is to start the construction of a new greenfield airport in Ludhiana, Punjab, at a cost of about INR20 billion (US$385 million), Anil Mathur…
WelcomHeritage, has announces six special new additions to the chain of properties in India. The new additions will take the WelcomHeritage, a joint venture between ITC and…
The development of the aerotropolis project near Durgapur, India, has hit a spot of turbulence, following a series of objections to its planned location, The Times of…
Pakyong in Sikkim is to get the first of the three airports being built in the northeastern region of India. The proposed airport - to be ready in about two years - would be the first…
''The country should have at least 500 airports for which my Ministry has urged the state Governments to provide necessary infrastructure support, including land and road…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 15 new member properties to its global portfolio between January 1 and…
The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, situated in the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh, is well-known throughout India. Among the first of the Indian Biosphere Reserves is this one.
With many across Asia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the tourist destinations with the cheapest accommodations on…
In the heart of India lies a state that encapsulates the essence of the country's diversity - Madhya Pradesh. Often referred to as the "Heart of India," Madhya Pradesh is a treasure trove of…
Aligning with the strategic roadmap for the Indian market, South African Tourism is delighted to announce the 2024 edition of its annual India roadshow.
Get ready for an extraordinary cruise as the catamarans navigate through India’s second largest mangrove in India after Sundarbans in the Bay of Bengal and unveil the hidden treasures of…
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…
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…
Emirates celebrated the forthcoming debut of its Premium Economy product in India with an exclusive tour of its four-class A380 aircraft in Mumbai. When the new cabin class debuts on its…
If you are traveling from Southeast Asia to the US, you certainly want to make those miles and jetlag worth it! With 50 states, 5 Territories and the District of Columbia, it…
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter participated in the 'Cross-Border Tourism with Neighbours' event, a tourism promotional event organized by PATA Bangladesh Chapter
Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a Hong Kong Tourism Board division, hosted 15 leading MICE planners from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru a mix of partners, who have previously visited…
BWH Hotels celebrates continued expansive growth of its 19 distinctive brands across every chain scale segment – from luxury to premium economy – adding several new properties to its global…
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.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) had successfully concluded the Hello Hong Kong mega familiarisation trip for 35 leading travel brands and industry professionals from across key markets…
India has the most significant proportion of female commercial airline pilots, accounting for 15 percent of the overall pilot strength, outranking countries like the United States and…
Karnataka Tourism aimed to promote its inbound tourism, particularly its heritage, culture, wildlife, beaches, and adventure activities at ITB Berlin, which was held on March 7 to 9, 2023 in…
Karnataka Tourism aims to promote its inbound tourism, particularly its wildlife, heritage, culture, beaches, and adventure activities at ITB Berlin, the trade show to be held on 7 to 9, …
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…
Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.
EHV International, the company behind Indian Accent, Comorin and the recently launched Koloman in New York, is excited to announce the opening of its newest concept, HOSA in Siolim, Goa.
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
Besides being grabbed by its existence in the list of seven wonders in the world, India is a country with endless surprises. Tourists will surely not be bored exploring its historical…
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…
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has set a global benchmark for environmental sustainability with eight of its hotels achieving Platinum Certification and 60 hotels achieving Gold…
Often celebrated sharing sweets and colouring the loved ones red, yellow, pink and blue, this festival of colors celebrates the victory of good over evil.
While the OTA errors debate heats up outside India too, in a latest development, the Hotel Owners' Association (HOA) of Mysuru near Bengaluru has decided that after 15 February 2019, 400 of…
Phuket’s increasingly prolific MICE market nearly doubled in year-on-year growth in 2017. As revenue for the segment skyrocketed from THB5.9 billion to a record-high THB 10.9 billion (USD…
In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…
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,…
Back in June, Travel Daily reported on news that Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 35 new member hotels to its portfolio. Now, just two months later the global luxury brand has announced…
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…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Authorities in Arakan state, which runs along the west coast of Myanmar, have proposed the development of nine new beach resorts, the independent Irrawaddy news site reports.
Arakan…
Jet Airways has launched a new direct service between Delhi and Mangaluru, the port city on India's west coast.
Effective immediately, the new route will operate daily using a Boeing 737…
The inaugural Business & Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) kicks off tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon.
The new event, which runs from 24-25 October, become India’s first travel mart…
Flight Centre has expanded its presence in India with the acquisition of Travel Tours Group, Australian media has reported.
The Australian Associated Press revealed on Thursday that…
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh will proceed with plans to develop three brand new airports.
Making the announcement on the occasion of World Tourism Day, Andhra Pradesh's Chief…
Etihad Airways is keenly showcasing two of its newest aircraft – a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter in Hyderabad.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of five in the…
Etihad Airways participated in the India Aviation 2016 showcasing two of its newest aircraft – a Boeing 787 passenger jet and Boeing 777 freighter.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of…
redBus is planning to expand its global footprint with the launch of operations in more than four South and Southeast Asian countries in the next three months.
According to Livemint,…
The Park Hotels has unveiled its newest Indian property, located in the Jim Corbett National Park.
Set to open this winter, The Park Corbett will become the first branded luxury hotel…
Etihad Airways has appointed Neerja Bhatia as its new vice president for India and the Sub-Continent.
Ms Bhatia joined Etihad in 2004 as sales manager for Western India, shortly after…
Macau has emerged as the destination with highest hotel rates in Asia Pacific, according to a new report.
The HRS Hotel Price Radar for the first quarter of 2015 found that Macau…
The development of Myanmar's hotel sector took a major step forward today, with the opening of the first internationally-branded property on Ngapali Beach - one of the country's main…
Hilton has launched its DoubleTree brand in the Indian city of Agra - home of the Taj Mahal.
Located in the centre of the Rajasthan city, the DoubleTree by Hilton Agra is one of the…
Air China will expand its operations in South Asia next year with the launch of a new route to Colombo.
Commencing in early February 2015, the Chinese national carrier will operate…
Etihad Airways is continuing its rapid expansion in India, with the launch of more flights to the key cities of Mumbai and Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently operates two daily…
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will join forces with Web In Travel (WIT) to organise the first India Travel Executive Forum this month.
Taking place on 10 July at the Taj West End in…
Andhra Pradesh-based, Air Costa has signed a definite agreement with Embraer S.A. for a firm order for 50
E-Jets E2s with an additional 50 purchase rights.
The acquisition is a…
Bengaluru-based Air Pegasus will commence operations in March 2014.
Backed by one of the largest domestic airport ground handling companies, the airline will link the Southern cities…
Airport lounger operator, Plaza Premium, has opened a new flagship facility at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
Located in the airport’s West Hall, the new 1,390m² lounge will…
Tourism Australia has recently concluded its six-city training programme for front line staff of travel agencies in New
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.
The…
Airport lounge operator Plaza Premium will open a new facility at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in November 2013.
Occupying more than 1,300m² in the airport's West Hall,…
Marriott International brought its Fairfield brand to Asia for the first time this week, with the opening of its debut property in Bengaluru.
The midscale brand is popular in North…
Starwood's Aloft Hotels brand has announced the launch of a new series of live music events at its hotels in Asia Pacific.
The 'Live at Aloft Hotels' series will see live performances…
Malaysian Airlines (MAS) is increasing its frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Mumbai to 12 times weekly.
Following a greater demand from the market, one additional service has been…
Tune Hotels has opened a new hotel in Ahmedabad, marking the budget accommodation brand's Indian debut.
The Tune Hotel Ahmedabad launched this month at the new 4D Square Mall in the…
Hyatt has debuted its fifth brand in India with the rebranding of five hotels to 'Hyatt' label.
The Hyatt Bangalore MG Road, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, Hyatt Pune, Hyatt Amritsar and…
Will introduce brand new A330 aircraft with Upper Class seats on Mumbai and Delhi routes…
Virgin Atlantic stated that its product investment programme for India would reach more than GBP300…
Stockholm-based Svenska Hotels has announced two strategic partnerships to launch multiple five-star luxury hotels in India.
It involves the development of 20 hotels over 10 years with a…
Qatar Airways has begun its 2011 European expansion drive with new route Bucharest marking the airline's entry into the Romanian market. The launch of flights to Romania's capital city…
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion momentum in Asia Pacific, announcing an agreement with Rockwood Hotels & Resorts Ltd. to debut the Sheraton brand in the city of…
8 June 2010, Barcelona, SPAIN - Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest-growing airlines, achieved yet another milestone yesterday as it launched daily flights…
Qatar Airways yesterday spelled out its continued commitment to India, helping strengthen commercial and economic ties thanks to the launch of its latest flights to the country…
Tuesday 6 April 2010, Ankara, TURKEY - Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to Ankara following the arrival of its inaugural flight from Doha to the…
30 March 2010: Copenhagen, DENMARK - Qatar Airways today embarked on the second leg of its 2010 expansion programme with the launch of flights to Denmark and further strengthening…
6 March 2010, Hyderabad, INDIA - Qatar Airways today celebrated another milestone in its remarkable short history announcing its fleet size has grown to 80 aircraft -…
Luxury hospitality specialist, Zuri Hotels & Resorts, is planning a marketing offensive in the UK where it hopes to showcase its portfolio of top-end properties.The India-based group…
Tuesday 2 February 2010, SINGAPORE - Qatar Airways has begun a major expansion of its online operations in South East Asia including boosting frequencies and upgrading aircraft…
Qatar Airways has begun a major expansion of its online operations in South East Asia including boosting frequencies and upgrading aircraft equipment deployed to the region. The recent…
JetLite, the wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Airways India Ltd, today launched its new state- of - the-art online booking engine. This move by JetLite is an attempt to offer a…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) reaches another key milestone with the opening of its 150th hotel in Asia Pacific - the ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury…
Paramount Airways, the Chennai-basedall-business class airline, has outlined some ambitious expansion plans for2009, according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA)…
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…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced aggressive plans to further its operations in India, Bernama has reported. The scheme will involve doubled of flight frequencies between Singapore…
Aerothai will launch the new system on Thursday and according to President Priti Hetrakul, the system will be provided for west-bound aircraft from Asian airports transiting Afghan air…
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