Air India, Air India Express to operate 24 flights to & from West Asia region on Mar 24
Air India and Air India Express will together operate 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on March 24, 2026. Both carriers will continue operating their respective scheduled services to and from Jeddah, with a total of 10 flights between India and Jeddah. Of these, Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and two return services from...
Ministry of Tourism, ATOAI concludes Adventure Guide Training & Seminar in MP
The Ministry of Tourism (Regional Office – West & Central), Government of India in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) successfully concluded a four-day Adventure Guide Training Programme and Adventure Tourism Seminar in Bhopal from March 17–20, 2026...
LCCs as game-changers for new growth markets
entirely new tourism flows and source markets across the country and beyond. At a panel discussion titled ‘LCCs as Game-Changers for New Growth Markets’ during SATTE Conference 2026, industry leaders examined how the LCC model continues to evolve, its role in the current stature of India tourism, and how the travel trade can leverage the expanding connectivity landscape...
95% of APAC full-service, long-haul fleets now offer onboard Wi-Fi: Moment Report
Moment’s Inflight Connectivity Report unveils the Asia-Pacific insights highlighting one of the world’s fastest-maturing connectivity markets. According to the report, the APAC region stands out for its high legacy carrier adoption, accelerating free access models, and increasing use of connectivity as a loyalty and yield management lever. It confirms that Wi-Fi has moved beyond optional...
FLY91 flies over 4.8 lakh passengers across regional India
FLY91 has completed two years of commercial operations, flying 4,81,802 passengers across India’s emerging regional air destinations since its inaugural flight in March 2024. Over the past two years, the airline has operated 9,569 flights and logged 12,896 flying hours, building a network that connects underserved destinations with regional aviation hubs.
Bintan records surge of 94% in Indian traveller’s arrivals in Feb 2026
Building on its growing appeal among Indian travellers, Bintan Island has recorded a strong start to 2026, driven by rising demand for short-haul & experience-led getaways. With an approx increase of 94% in Feb 2026, v/s Feb 2025, Bintan saw marked a growth in both awareness and demand from India. Data also indicated an approx 40% increase in arrivals in Feb 2026 v/s Jan 2026, reflecting Q1...
Thomas Cook India announces demerger of its Resorts and Resort Management business into SHRL
Based on a recommendation by the audit committee and independent committee, the Board of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) gave an in-principle approval to a proposal for the demerger of the company’s Resorts and Resort Management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) and a subsequent capital restructuring of TCIL. The proposed demerger and restructuring are subject to NCLT...
Singapore Airlines to deploy services to Hangzhou in June 2026
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Hangzhou, China on June 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The airline will operate the medium-haul variant of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which is configured with 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class.
Secret Atlas appoints Polarverse as its India partner
Polarverse has been appointed as the official India partner for Secret Atlas, the creator of Expedition Micro Cruises, said to be industry’s smallest and most intimate group size, alongside photography-led expeditions and private charters to the world’s most remote polar regions.
Lords Hotels to strengthens footprints in Karnataka with two new upcoming properties
Lords Hotels & Resorts announced the upcoming opening of two resorts, Lords Riverside Resort, Muduba and Lords Sahyadri Resort, Sagara, in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The new properties are designed to offer travellers a peaceful escape and a deeper connection with their natural surroundings. Set against the Western Ghats, the properties seamlessly blends modern comfort enriched by traditional culture.
