Riyadh Air announces firm order for 6 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
Riyadh Air announced it will exercise purchase rights for an additional six Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, drives the airline’s strategic expansion that brings the total Airbus A350-1000 confirmed fleet to 31 aircraft, significantly boosting its ultra-long-haul capacity. The airline also has 60 Airbus A321 aircraft on...
Travelport & Aeroitalia sign a multi-year content agreement
Travelport and Aeroitalia have signed a new multi-year content agreement. The agreement will see Aeroitalia’s content made available through Travelport, expanding access to finer, more relevant content in the local market, with rich content and branding capabilities set to be activated from year two of the agreement. Under the arrangement, Travelport-connected agencies will gain access...
ROHL unveils Iconiqa Collection with Laxminarayan Palace Resort
Each property within the collection is reportedly brought together by its individuality, exceptional character, and the ability to deliver authentic experiences rooted in its destination. Reinforcing the company's asset-light growth strategy while expanding the Iconiqa Collection with distinctive hospitality destinations.
Air India to launch operations at new JFK Terminal 6 starting in 2028
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6 (JFK T6), and Air India announced that the airline has chosen T6 for its operations beginning in 2028. The move aligns Air India with other Star Alliance member carriers in the new terminal and marks another major...
Karnataka to prepare tourism development plans for CRZ-notified beaches
Key areas to be covered in the study include: identification of CRZ-notified beaches where tourism activities are permitted; beach-wise assessment of tourism potential; evaluation of road connectivity and supporting infrastructure; assessment of opportunities for environmentally sustainable development; study of public and private investment potential.
Akasa Air to launch daily direct flights connecting Jaipur with Mumbai & Bengaluru
Akasa Air announced the addition of Jaipur to its expanding domestic network. Effective October 11, 2026, the airline will commence daily direct flights connecting Jaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing connectivity across key leisure, cultural and economic centres in India. The introduction of daily direct services to Mumbai and Bengaluru strengthens...
Shohin Airlines orders four Airbus A320neo Family
Shohin Airlines, established in Dushanbe, Tajikistan as a private airline company, has disclosed an order for four Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the airline. The agreement, which includes two A320neo and two A321neo aircraft, was included in Airbus’ end of June order book as an undisclosed order...
Goa unveils strategic push to drive year-round tourism
Goa Tourism reviewed a series of strategic initiatives as part of efforts to strengthen the state's position as a year-round tourism destination. These included a proposed partnership with TUI Group. The initiatives were discussed at the 29th meeting of the Empowered Committee on Marketing and Public Relations under the Goa Tourism Board, chaired by State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte.
Antara Cruises to invest INR 500 cr to elevate Assam’s river cruise tourism
Antara Cruises plans to invest over INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. The investment will support the expansion of the company’s fleet, tourism infrastructure, and the broader cruise ecosystem in Assam. The announcement follows a meeting between Raj Singh, Founder & Managing Director of Antara Cruises...
Wildflower Goa appoints Global Destinations to lead India market strategy
Wildflower Goa, a family-owned luxury villa retreat in North Goa, has appointed Global Destinations as its exclusive Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, and Trade Representation partner for the Indian market. First open in 2012, Wildflower Goa is spread on eight acres in Saipem, Goa and features seven villas...
