IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have announced a strategic partnership enabling IndiGo BluChip members to earn on duty-free shopping across AAHL-managed airports. Under the partnership, members can earn five IndiGo BluChips for every INR 100 spent on duty-free products pre-booked through the Adani platform. Travellers can browse, reserve and pay for products online before...

There has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry...

The 15th IEIA Open Seminar & Exhibition Services Expo 2026 set to bring together the most voices and innovators from the exhibition industry under one roof. Organised by the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA), the annual Open Seminar in May, is said to have grown into a flagship gathering that connects industry captains, decision-makers, and solution providers from India and across...

With 2,200 exhibitors, over 40,000 industry professionals, 200 international buyers, notable participation from states, international boards, tech companies, hotels & more, SATTE 2026 turned Yashobhoomi yet again into the epicentre of the global travel trade. Buoyed by a great industry response, SATTE also announced the next edition from January 19–21, 2027.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen regional air connectivity, Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has announced a major expansion of its network, with increased frequencies and new destinations planned across India. As part of this broader plan, the airline will enhance connectivity to cities such as Kolhapur and Belagavi, further integrating them with its growing...

Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute, marking the brand’s debut in Goa and introducing Hilton’s upscale brand in Goa. Developed in association with Kokra Resort & Spa Private Limited, the new hotel is located in North Goa, Calangute...

redBus released insights from its first-of-a-kind redBus Pink Report during International Women’s Week. Based on internal data between 2019 and 2025, the report highlights a steady rise in how women are reshaping India’s intercity mobility landscape. According to the study, women’s bus travel has surged by 136% since 2019, nearly double the pace of overall passenger growth at 72%...

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited and Juspay announced a strategic partnership to power RG Pay, RateGain’s embedded financial technology platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. This partnership marks a significant step in Juspay and RateGain’s mission to drive higher checkout conversions, unlock localised and flexible payment options, and create seamless, scalable booking...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway hotel in Somajiguda, Hyderabad, strengthening its brand portfolio to 50 hotels. The upcoming hotel is a conversion project. Leah Tata, Vice President & Brand Leader, Gateway Hotels & Resorts, IHCL, said, “The re-imagined Gateway’s ethos is centred on the idea of creating a ‘Gateway to a Destination’, with hotels that are closely...

ETAA recently organised a training session for its members at the Air India Training Centre, with the support of Air India. Over 20 travel agents participated in the session and gained practical knowledge on booking directly through the Air India portal...