SWISS has announced that it is planning to resume its flights to and from Tel Aviv as of July 1, 2026. Until then, the airline will undertake all necessary operational preparations to be able to resume this connection. The airline is also in exchange with its social partners on this matter. The airline is also extending the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai up to and...

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of lease period of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)’s land leased to MIL (MIHAN India Limited) beyond August 06, 2039, so as to enable MIL to license Nagpur Airport to the Concessionaire, viz. GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNIAL) for 30 years since commercial operation date.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hotel brand of Accor, announced plans for its first-ever alpine resort, located in Courchevel 1850. In collaboration with Art de Vivre as developer and owner, the resort is slated to open for the 2028 winter season and will deliver a refined, intimate slopeside retreat within the exclusive Jardin Alpin precinct. “The introduction of Raffles Courchevel...

The travel and tourism industry mourns the passing of Rajeev Nangia, Chief Operating Officer at TRAC Representations, a seasoned professional who made significant contributions to the sector over more than three decades.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced a landmark partnership with FUJI KYUKO Co., Ltd to transform the iconic Hotel Mount Fuji into the third Vignette Collection property in Japan. Originally opened in 1963, the 150-room hotel, located atop Mount Odeyama, will undergo extensive renovation before reopening as Hotel Mount Fuji, Vignette Collection. It will join two other properties – RIGHA...

Air India announced the rationalisation of its services on select international routes between June and August 2026. The adjustments have been made in response to a combination of factors, including continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record high jet fuel prices for international operations, which significantly impact the commercial viability of certain planned services...

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has concluded its 73rd Annual General Meeting. Approximately 1,600 shareholders participated in the meeting. During the meeting the group announced that it will acquire an additional 49% stake in the Company, for a value of EUR 325 million, thereby increasing its shareholding to 90% of ITA Airways. The remaining 10% stakes will be retained by the Italian Ministry of...

Agoda, digital travel platform, reveals that Taiwan ranks among the top three most popular destinations for Japanese travellers, highlighting the island’s growing appeal as a convenient short-haul getaway in Asia. Based on platform’s latest accommodation search data, Taiwan continues to attract strong interest from Japanese travellers during one of the region’s busiest travel periods...

Expedia Group announced that Alfonso Paredes has been appointed President, B2B & Chief Commercial Officer, Expedia Group, assuming leadership of the company’s unified B2B and Supply organisation. The move brings Expedia Group’s global supply, partner distribution, and commercial platform teams under a single leader as the company continues to strengthen alignment across its marketplace...

After experiencing more demand on Rajahmundry-Hyderabad and Vijayawada-Hyderabad routes, FLY91 will increase the frequency on both routes from the current two flights daily to three flights daily with the convenience of the same day return. The airline had commenced operations on both sectors last month and the additional flights will commence from May 16.