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.

The MoU will allow both carriers to explore single-ticket travel across their networks. This would connect Garuda Indonesia’s network in Indonesia and Australia with Saudia’s destinations across the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

The 2026–27 season for Rann Utsav–The Tent City, operated by Evoke Experiences in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, is confirmed to run from November 1, 2026, to March 7, 2027. This season will feature tented accommodation, regional dining, adventure and wellness activities, curated excursions and stargasing beneath Kutch’s clear, low-light desert skies. Cultural programming...

The Wellness Co., announced the launch of The Wellness Co. Retreat at Karma Lakelands – said to be India’s first Luxury Integrated Longevity Retreat. Nestled within the 270-acre sustainable landscape of Karma Lakelands in Gurugram, the retreat introduces a new category of luxury wellness by bringing together diagnostics-led longevity programmes, advanced recovery technologies...