BOC Aviation signs 2nd lease agreement with Akasa Air for 3 Boeing 737-8200
BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) announced that it has agreed to purchase and leaseback a further three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to existing customer Akasa Air (“Akasa”) on long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP1B engines, and all are scheduled for delivery by end-2026. “Following our successful transaction last November...
Thailand scraps 60-day free visa policy; Indian travellers now require VoA
The speculation comes amid Thailand’s ongoing review of its tourism and immigration policies for foreign visitors. This also shows the government now prioritising “quality” over volume tourism.
Assam betting big on 'Tea Tourism' as Amchong Estate open's India’s first experience hub
According to online reports, in a move aimed at transforming tea from an everyday household drink into a deeper cultural and sensory experience, Amchong Tea Estate has introduced “Amchong Leaf”, said to be India’s first dedicated tea experience hub.
Malaysia Airlines welcomes 200th Boeing aircraft as 737-8 joins fleet
Malaysia Airlines marks the arrival of its Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the fourth of the type delivered to the airline this year and also represents the 200th Boeing aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines in its history.
GAEHP, Malaysia Tourism partner to upskill 100+ Indian travel agents
The Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEHP) in collaboration with the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board concluded a virtual product presentation in collaboration with on May 21, 2026. The event was an initiative under the GAEHP EXCLUSIVE: SKILL ENHANCEMENT SERIES 2026, and was attended by over 100 leading travel agents...
Maharashtra unveils India's first underwater museum project; trade sees global potential
Maharashtra is set to introduce India’s first submarine tourism project off the Sindhudurg coast, in a significant move aimed at strengthening the state’s marine and adventure tourism offerings. As part of the initiative, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), in collaboration with M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)...
RateGain records surge of 174% with INR 716 Cr revenue in Q4 FY26
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited reported strong quarterly performance driven by sustained revenue growth, healthy profitability, and continued progress on the integration of Sojern. The quarter reflected continued momentum across RateGain’s AI-led platform strategy as the company expanded its global customer footprint and strengthened its capabilities across traveler acquisition...
Intercity buses record 147 mn passengers travel in 6 months: redBus report
redBus has released the latest edition of its India BusTrack Report, a comprehensive tracker of intercity bus travel trends across passengers, regions and private operators in India. The report spotlights the evolving scale and momentum of India’s intercity bus sector for the period from October 2025 to March 2026 and the corresponding period in the previous years....
Telangana eyes stronger digital push to boost tourism
The development was discussed during the recently organised ‘Telangana Tourism Creator Meet’ in Hyderabad, where travel influencers, photographers, vloggers and digital creators interacted with senior state officials and shared suggestions for collaborative tourism campaigns.
Capri by Fraser marks its debut in Penang
Frasers Hospitality announced the soft opening of Capri by Fraser, Penang / Malaysia, marking the brand’s debut in Penang. Located at 31 Jalan Magazine, the 22-storey property brings Capri by Fraser’s design-led social living concept to cultural destinations. “The opening of Capri by Fraser, Penang strategically enhances our presence in Malaysia, one of the most competitive markets in...
