Visafir launches AI + human-enabled visa facilitation platform
Visafir, a technology-led visa facilitation company, announced the launch of its AI-enabled visa assistance platform, designed to simplify international travel documentation for Indian travellers, professionals, and businesses. By combining artificial intelligence with expert human verification, the company is reimagining how travellers prepare their visa applications, making the process...
Navi Mumbai International Airport launches international operations with first flight to Abu Dhabi
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) has announced the commencement of scheduled international operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), with Air India Express launching direct services between Navi Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from July 15, 2026. The thrice-weekly service opens NMIA’s international network in less than 200 days after...
21 major cultural projects completed across UP in nearly 3 years: Minister
The projects are set to open to the public soon, creating new spaces for cultural activities, heritage preservation and tourism.
Pickyourtrail ties up with ICICI, HDFC to offer EMIs for international travel
Pickyourtrail announced partnerships with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, to introduce flexible payments and giving travellers flexibility in how they pay for it. Travellers booking international holidays on Pickyourtrail using eligible ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank credit cards, as per the company, can split the cost of their trip into three equal monthly installments at zero interest, with no...
Growing demand from Indians for a wider mix of beach tourism options across SE Asia: Report
Recent search data from digital travel platform Agoda reveals a significant shift in Indian outbound travel behavior for this July and August. While traditional coastal hubs remain resilient, market intelligence indicates a broadening of the Indian traveller’s “coastal portfolio,” with increased search volume for secondary destinations across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean...
Thailand continues visa-free travel for Indians, reduces permitted stay to 30 days
The latest decision reverses the uncertainty created by Thailand's earlier proposal to discontinue visa-free entry for Indian travellers and shift them to the Visa on Arrival scheme.
Emirates introduces flexible EMI payment solutions for Indian customers
Emirates has introduced a new flexible payment solution to benefit its Indian customers, making it possible to fly better and pay conveniently with affordable monthly instalments. The airline’s passengers in India can book their travel to close to 140 destinations in the airline’s expansive network, while enjoying the convenience of paying by Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI)...
HiLITE Group appoints Neka Sulaiman as Director of its hospitality division
HiLITE Group has announced a strategic shift into the hospitality industry with the appointment of Neka Sulaiman as Director of HiLITE Holdings. In her new capacity, Sulaiman will spearhead the group’s ambitious expansion, targeting the development of 1,000 hotel keys across Kerala by 2030...
Himachal govt. appoints Sandeep Kumar as Secretary for Aviation, Tourism; Rakesh Kumar Prajapati named Director
After a bureaucratic reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh, Sandeep Kumar (IAS, Batch 2010) has been appointed Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Rakesh Kumar Prajapati (IAS, Batch 2012) has been assigned as the new Director of Tourism and Civil Aviation Department...
IndiGo, Accor bring flights and hotel stays closer with reciprocal loyalty tie-up
ALL Accor, the booking platform and loyalty program of the hotel brand and IndiGo BluChip, the airline’s expanding loyalty program have come together as one of the significant loyalty collaborations between the hospitality and aviation sectors in India.
