The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), in association with Nature Trails by Thomas Cook, has announced the launch of a specially curated Hampi Tour from May 1, 2026, offering travellers from Goa and beyond an immersive journey to Hampi, North Karnataka. The initiative is part of GTDC’s ongoing efforts to expand its portfolio of experiential travel offerings and provide curated...

Set in the heart of New Delhi at Teen Murti Marg, the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) emerges as a one-of-its-kind immersive institution on the global stage. Moving beyond the confines of a conventional archival space, PMML positions itself as a dynamic confluence of history, culture, and cutting-edge technology. It showcases the democratic journey of India through a modernistic..

ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, launched the first-ever nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), opening up Italy to travellers from Houston and the surrounding region, and establishing a direct link between two major global cities. The new service expands the airline’s North American network to nine destinations...

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with Starlink to provide enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience to its customers from the first quarter of 2027. Starlink will introduce low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite‑based broadband service on board SIA’s Airbus A350-900 long‑haul (LH), A350-900 ultra‑long‑range (ULR), and A380 aircraft. With more than 10,000 satellites launched to low Earth orbit...

Airport NEO Ground Services Company, evolved from Vietjet’s Ground Services Center (VJGS), has successfully handled Air India’s inaugural scheduled international flight to Hanoi at Noi Bai International Airport. Airport NEO now delivers a full suite of ground handling services for Air India’s flights to and from Hanoi, backed by rigorous safety and security standards...

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Jagdalpur, marking the brand’s entry into the state of Chhattisgarh. The 117-key hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management (UHM), one of IHG’s trusted third-party management companies in India. Located in Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh and set...

The conference was organised with an objective to present the Government of Delhi’s vision and to seek concrete policy pointers and actionable suggestions from stakeholders for strengthening tourism in the capital. To further strengthen Delhi’s positioning as a premier tourism destination, Delhi Tourism also signed four MoUs.

Akasa Air announced the launch of direct flights connecting Gwalior with Delhi. The first flight, inaugurated virtually by Union Minister of Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance & Strategic Acquisitions, Akasa Air departed from Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport and arrived at Indira Gandhi...

With a 40% post-pandemic growth, India is emerging as the fastest-growing exhibition market globally. India is a key MICE destination with over 70 world-class convention centres. The exhibition industry in India is a crucial economic driver, valued at approximately INR 55,000 crore, and is expected to grow at a 12% CAGR to reach approximately USD 4.4 billion by 2028...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long term benefits it delivers. An aviation strategy focused on safety, cost-competitiveness, energy security/sustainability, and ease of doing business...