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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,…

CzechTourism successfully concluded a three-city roadshow in India, its first since the pandemic, to boost travel interest to Czechia. Held from October 7-10, the roadshow visited Delhi,…

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…

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India, simplifying regulations for such operations in the country.

“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we make along the way”; If that be so, the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, popularly referred to…

India and the US have a lot of unexploited potential in the tourism and hospitality space and more direct flights between the two countries and swifter visa application process is the need…

VFS Global has been appointed to manage submission and collection for Algeria visa applications in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Star Air is delighted to announce its exclusive Independence Day Freedom Sale, celebrating the 78th Independence Day of India.

Turkish Airlines is aiming to expand its operations in India by revising the current bilateral air service agreement

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…

From July 25th to 26th, Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) participated as a Bronze Partner in the 11th edition of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) India &…

Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel constructed by the Delhi Sultanate, has surpassed the Mughal Empire’s Agra Fort to become the second most visited monument by foreigners in 2023-24, as per…

To promote tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and several other select countries.

In the HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview - June 2024, the following highlights are in focus for the Indian Market.

A welcome ceremony at Jaipur International Airportacclaimed the new route, which offers guests four non-stop services a week, enhancing connectivity between one of India's cultural…

 Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in…

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.

Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to extend visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to boost the number of…

Germany's tourism industry is witnessing a notable growth in visitors with Indian tourists playing a key role in driving this development.

Germany's inbound tourism is on a steady recovery, with Indian guests playing an increasingly significant role. According to the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the share of Indian…

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…

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…

Radisson Hotel Group has accelerated its growth in India by signing 21 hotels in 2023, under its strong portfolio of nine leading brands

New Delhi, India has been crowned the most affordable travel destination for 2024, in the latest study carried out by the discount experts at online e-commerce brand, Wethrift.

With the Republic Day around the corner, Indians are making the most of this three-day extended weekend to plan their getaways as they hit the roads and the skies.

Sofitel Mumbai BKC is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Green Key Certification by the National Jury Green Key India and the Center for Environment Education (CEE).

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has kicked off 2024 by introducing two new services. Daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram…

Taiwan was the buzz of the city, as New Delhi played host to a vibrant annual ‘Taiwan Film Festival 2023’ that took place this past Saturday at the  PVR Priya Cinema, located at one of the…

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait based low-cost carrier recently hosted an event in Mumbai for social media influencers and travel agents to officially announce its new social media platforms for…

Vietjet on September 27 has officially introduced a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Tiruchirappalli (India) which will start flying on November 02, 2023, with three…

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…

Vietjet inaugurates a direct route connecting Kochi (India) and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), opening further opportunities to travel easily between the ancient commercial port of Southwest India…

The meteoric surge in outbound travel from India has opened a gateway for not just globe-trotting Indians but also for a shadowy underbelly of scam artists.

The airline announces flight across India, embracing its role as Vietnam's tourism ambassador, opening the door for greater tourism between the two countries.

With the monsoon season ushering in a cooler climate, Indians are keen to travel and this has resulted in a 15-20% increase in demand compared to last year - for monsoon travel.

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of…

STAAH, the New Zealand-based global hospitality solutions provider, is set to make waves in the hospitality sector with an exciting development, STAAH has joined hands with Trulyy India…

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Delhi Office recently met with Aamir Khan at Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi.

Tripadvisor announced the winners of its 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards. In its 21st edition, the awards align with the kick off of the summer travel season, providing…

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has recorded its positive performance in Q1/2023, resulting from stable domestic flight operation and expansion of the international network. 

Expanding its collection of delectable culinary offerings, tropical hideaway Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is introducing holidaymakers to a new, multi-cuisine experience at Wok &…

Kickstarting the year on a high note, Tourism Seychelles participated in two of India’s largest travel trade shows, OTM and SATTE.

Usher in the spring season as you reconnect with the eternal child in you and embrace the festival of colours in the lap of nature with Woods At Sasan, a modern luxury wellbeing retreat …

In February, Turkiye hosted a successful MICE familiarisation trip for eminent corporate groups from India.

As travel continues to make its return in most parts of the world, digital travel brand Booking.com announces the recipients of its eleventh annual Traveller Review Awards, including 2023’s…

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Bonvoy's curated and growing collection of premium and luxury whole home rentals around the world announced its launch in India.

AvianWE is now the official public relations partner for Akasa Air, India’s newest and most dependable airline. The agency team will actively be involved in media networking and all press…

Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, announces plans to implement new distribution capabilities (NDC)…

India has made Covid-19 negative test mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from Jan 1, its health minister said on Thursday.

Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from UAE to India.

Citizens of India and Guinea-Bissau will no longer be able to visit Serbia without applying for a visa, as the country has introduced a visa regime for these citizens, in an effort to align…

Singapore’s Changi Airport has re-established its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Pune to its network, reporting a strong rebound in passenger traffic

British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis issued an alert for a UK visa scam pointing out that fraudulent visas are on the rise on the internet, which are handed to the applicants using…

NEC announces the unveiling of the DigiYatra initiative - a paperless boarding process for air passengers, at the Varanasi airport.

India has jumped to the 48th position in the global aviation safety ranking by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), according to DGCA officials

EaseMyTrip will invest in and acquire Gujarat’s GIFT city-based Nutana Aviation. The acquiree company is in the business of offering charter solutions to clients in India and abroad.

VFS Global has observed steady increase in demand for Thai e-Visa on arrival applications from India. Between March 2022, (when the Indian government restarted scheduled international…

APT & Travelmarvel has launched its 2023/24 Faraway Collection of river cruise and touring itineraries.

The Indian consumer’s hunger for world-class dining and nightlife is both driving the fast-evolving culinary scene in India, as well as shaping how their overseas travel choices and…

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and MoCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) fear that the radio altimeters and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radio…

As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its…

Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.

Nium, the global platform for Modern Money Movement announced the launch of Nium Airline Payments (NAP), a closed-loop payments solution powered by Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP).

SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in…

Three quarters of airline passengers in Asia Pacific (APAC) feel confident about flying again. This is a significant rise from just 6% last year, according to Inmarsat’s 2022 Passenger…

Digital Travel Platform, Agoda, has launched its first-ever digital ad in India featuring popular actor, Rashmika Mandanna, of Goodbye fame.

VFS Global opened an India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) for the Indian High Commission in central London to help deal with the surge in demand for visa applications since the opening of…

Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, reports that during the first nine months of 2022, it has sold…

Indian full-service carrier Vistara will start operating flights on Dhaka in Bangladesh and Mumbai in India from November 15. The airline will operate two weekly flights on this route.  

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a three-year partnership to collaborate on entertainment and lifestyle content, as well as joint marketing, …

From 30 October onwards, Emirates will offer passengers flying to Bengaluru, India an option to fly in their signature A380 aircrafts.

IndiGo, has announced the launch of direct flight between Mumbai-Istanbul starting 1 January 2023. These new routes and additional frequencies will enhance international connectivity between…

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…

Booking.com launches the second edition of its Booking Explorers campaign. The series is a follow-up to last year’s with more inspiring travel stories from leading personalities across Asia…

The global dental tourism market is expected to reach a valuation of USD 6.7 Bn in 2022, with sales growing at a 13.6% CAGR over the forecast period.

India is set to introduce a comprehensive National Tourism Policy in the next two months, stated Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeastern Region of India Kishan…

Australia is the largest source of Indonesian visitors, it represents nearly 40% of foreign visitors.

Speaking at a conclave organised by Services Export Promotion Council, Arvind Singh, secretary, ministry of tourism stated this. The government is contemplating setting up a new advisory…

Starting on 3rd December, Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways passengers will be able to fly direct to New Delhi.

Social media platform Helo has launched a three-month-long travel campaign called Helo Travel to encourage millions of users across nine regional language communities to "Say Helo to India".

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced that it has launched its new brochure. The new content will feature itineraries from the Winter and Spring 2019/20 season including trips to…

Europ Assistance, a company that provides healthcare assistance and mobility services, has released the 18th edition of the Holidays Barometer, shedding perspective on the holiday plans of…

Madhya Pradesh Tourism brought the jungles of India to the UK last week during a three-city UK summer roadshow.

Tick off three Wonders of the World at once, with Voyages to Antiquity this Christmas and New Year.

Delta Airlines will fly the Indian skies again after its four-year hiatus. Delta announced on Thursday that it will start flying nonstop from the US to Mumbai in 2019.

Is India's ecommerce giant Flipkart building plans to enter online travel? We look at the company and its history - and why it might be well-placed to build the country's biggest OTA.…

From its 1758 assignment to the Foot Guard regiment in India, Cox & Kings is now a diversified multinational travel conglomerate made up of three key verticals – leisure, education, and…

We sat down with Travelspice co-founder and CFO Ankit Manglik for a short chat on the success of its opaque booking format, its future plans, and why its team chose “Kitney Mein Chahiye?” as…

Holi 2018, one of the world’s most colourful festivals is fast-approaching and we’re giving you some of the best spots in India to celebrate.

Opaque hotel booking platform Travelspice was recently named 2018 Travel Tech Startup of the Year by the ELEVATE100 entrepreneurship programme.

There are tons of benefits of living in a city like Delhi as it is a mesmerizing combination of old world charm and modernity. Mughal era masterpieces, heritage sites and scenic places of…

Lemon Tree Hotels receives approval from The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to sell shares of its company in an initial public offering (IPO). The hotel chain is the 46th firm…

India remains a favourite of global travellers for its natural beauty and impressive architecture. So how do we explain the recent trend of Indian vacationers going to faraway continents…

Citizens of 80 countries, including India can now enter Qatar visa-free. Besides Indians, travellers from the UK, the US, Canada, South Africa, Seychelles, Australia and New Zealand will be…

According to Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin J Gadkari, the government will construct cruise terminals at five ports -- Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Kochi and…

Thailand has registered a 15% growth in Indian tourist arrivals in the first half of 2017, thanks to more direct flights from various Indian destinations. India is ranked sixth in terms of…