Speaking exclusively to T3 during the company's India roadshow in Mumbai, Anna Black, Executive Director, General Travel New Zealand, joined by its India representative Global Destinations and a 12-member partner delegation, said the primary objective of the annual multi-city initiative is to equip Indian travel advisors with the knowledge and confidence to sell New Zealand more effectively.

Akasa Air has announced a strategic shift in its Mumbai operations. Effective August 1, 2026, all domestic and international flights at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be handled exclusively via Terminal 2 (T2). This transition consolidates the airline’s footprint into a single terminal to streamline hub connectivity and passenger handling...

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations. Following a rebrand, the hotel will join IHG’s globally recognised Holiday Inn Express brand and is set to open by the end of 2026...

Novotel announced the opening of Novotel Bhubaneswar, bringing contemporary hospitality to Odisha’s capital city. Marking Accor’s debut in the Temple City, the hotel also becomes Bhubaneswar’s first internationally branded hospitality destination. Designed for family-focused professionals, business travellers and modern families, Novotel Bhubaneswar introduces intuitive spaces and...

Air India announced a significant upgrade to its Delhi-Toronto service, with the deployment of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the route from August 1, 2026, enabling the airline to remove the enroute fuel stop at Vienna and operate the service non-stop. The removal of the fuel stop is subject to available airspaces and is intended to reduce the current flying time from Delhi to...

Uber Intercity Travel Index points to the role of India’s growing highway network in a new travel story.  As improved road infrastructure makes driving between cities faster and more convenient, Indians are increasingly choosing the open road for everything from weekend escapes to longer leisure vacations. The data reveals while some of India's busiest Intercity corridors continue to connect...

flynas has agreed to acquire five additional A330-900 aircraft and 20 additional A321neo aircraft from Airbus. The agreement further strengthens the strategic partnership between Airbus and flynas and supports the airline’s continued expansion across domestic, regional and long-haul markets. The latest order increases flynas’ total commitment for the A330neo to 20 aircraft and...

The Karnataka government is planning a major upgrade of Mayura Hotels and other hospitality assets managed by the Department of Tourism by adopting private sector hospitality practices, with the aim of enhancing visitor experiences and bringing tourism infrastructure in line with global standards.

A survey by Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, revealed 88% of regional airline flyer said it essential that airlines connect smaller towns and cities to India’s major metros and the ticket affordability is the leading factor for 60% of regional airline flyers in their decision to fly. The survey, “What Indian Travellers Want Most from Regional Airlines,”...

Aviation regulator DGCA is in the process of introducing a digital platform for incident reporting, a move that would improve the timelines and efficiency. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has a systematic safety oversight mechanism for monitoring compliance with the rules and Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) encompassing all aircraft and airport operators.