Pawan Hans partnership with Neomi Aerospace to drive seaplane innovation, boost regional connectivity
Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS), Norway to explore opportunities for collaboration in next-generation sustainable aviation technologies, including electric seaplane solutions...
Air India names Tewolde Gebremariam as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
The Board of Directors of Air India announced the appointment of Tewolde Gebremariam as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson. This executive transition marks a pivotal juncture in Air India’s transformation journey to become a world-class, leading global airline...
Air India Express strengthens domestic network with addition of 6 new destination
Air India Express announced a significant expansion of its domestic network with the addition of six new destinations: Aurangabad, Coimbatore, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Madurai, and Tirupati. The expansion will grow the airline’s network to 64 destinations, comprising 48 domestic and 16 international stations, strengthening connectivity between India's metropolitan gateways and emerging markets...
ELIVAAS expands its footprint in Jim Corbett with 5 new properties
ELIVAAS has expanded its portfolio in Jim Corbett with the launch of five new hospitality experiences—Farm Naturelle, Sylvaara, Puvalgarh Farms, Aranya Library and Dhela Jungle Retreat. The expansion further broadens company’s offering across multiple stay formats for modern travellers...
GBTA projects global business travel spending to hit record USD 1.71 tn
The global business travel industry is entering a new era of disciplined growth. According to the 2026 GBTA Business Travel Index (BTI) Annual Global Report, worldwide spending is projected to reach a historic record of USD 1.71 trillion in 2026, marking a 7.2% increase. However, a significant shift is emerging: while spending continues to climb, the volume of trips is rising at a more...
Philippine Airlines to order nine more Airbus A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for nine A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough Air Show by Lucio C. Tan III, President and Chief Operating Officer of PAL Holdings, Inc., Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines, together with Lars Wagner, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus and...
Namibia Tourism unveils plans to boost Indian market presence; set to launch Luxury Travel Market in Dec 2026
As Indian outbound travel continues to witness remarkable growth, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is intensifying its efforts to position Namibia as one of Africa’s leading sustainable, experiential luxury travel destinations for Indian travellers. As part of its long-term tourism growth strategy, NTB has announced the launch of the annual Namibia Luxury Travel Market (NLTM), set to...
Radisson strengthens presence in South India; signs Radisson Hotel Ongole
Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence across emerging destinations in India with the signing of Radisson Hotel Ongole, a 151-room hotel in Andhra Pradesh. Strategically positioned along NH-16, the hotel is said to benefit from excellent regional connectivity and access to key commercial and urban centres.
Goa govt. urges Union Tourism Minister to fast-track critical infrastructure, policy reforms
Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte recently met with Union Minister for Tourism & Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to fast-track critical infrastructure and policy reforms. The meeting focused on aligning Goa’s long-term tourism strategy with the Government of India’s national tourism priorities while strengthening the State’s position as India’s premier year-round tourism destination...
Brigade Hospitality rebrands MLR Convention Centre Whitefield as MLR Cultural Centre
Brigade Hospitality has rebranded its MLR Convention Centre in Whitefield as MLR Cultural Centre. This change comes in the wake of this landmark venue evolving as one of Bengaluru’s emerging destinations for arts, culture and creative expression. The transition is complete with a refreshed logo and new visual identity to boot...
