Akasa Air launches direct flights to Delhi & Gwalior
Akasa Air announced the launch of direct flights connecting Gwalior with Delhi. The first flight, inaugurated virtually by Union Minister of Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance & Strategic Acquisitions, Akasa Air departed from Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport and arrived at Indira Gandhi...
Exhibition industry needs more skilled workforce, capable service partners to scale up: Dhawan
With a 40% post-pandemic growth, India is emerging as the fastest-growing exhibition market globally. India is a key MICE destination with over 70 world-class convention centres. The exhibition industry in India is a crucial economic driver, valued at approximately INR 55,000 crore, and is expected to grow at a 12% CAGR to reach approximately USD 4.4 billion by 2028...
IATA calls on African Govt. to prioritise aviation for long term economic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long term benefits it delivers. An aviation strategy focused on safety, cost-competitiveness, energy security/sustainability, and ease of doing business...
Manali sees tourism surge; hotel occupancy touches 80%
Manali is seeing a strong uptick in visitor arrivals this season, according to the latest ANI report, with both industry stakeholders and travellers showing renewed enthusiasm.
DMCBazaar joins hands with Asoko
DMCBazaar has announced a strategic partnership with Asoko (formerly Dokotrip), Japan’s Destination Management Company, in a move set to transform how Indian travel agents sell and operate Japan. Demand from Indian travellers has consistently grown across FIT, luxury, family travel, cherry blossom departures and MICE groups. The company noted that, for travel agents, selling Japan...
Noida International Airport set to open for passengers from June 15
Noida International Airport (NIA) announced that commercial flight operations at the airport will commence from June 2026, opening a new gateway for passengers, airlines, and cargo operators in the National Capital Region and North India.
redBus projects 21% growth in bus bookings across Maharashtra & Goa amid rising summer travel demand
redBus has recorded surge in intercity bus travel across Maharashtra and Goa as people prepare for the summer holiday season. Data from the redBus platform indicates that bus bookings in Maharashtra and Goa are projected to grow by 21% during the summer travel window. The analysis compares projected bookings made between May 1-17, 2026, with the corresponding period last year (May 1-17, 2025)...
IATA records surge of 2.1% in passenger demand in March 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand. According to the data, the total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. The total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on-year and the load factor recorded was 83.6%, growth of 3.1 ppt compared to...
Sarovar Hotels unveils Mountnoor Sarovar Premiere Pahalgam
Sarovar Hotels has announced the opening of Mountnoor Sarovar Premiere Pahalgam, further strengthening its footprint in North India and marking its sixth hotel in Jammu & Kashmir. The new property features 51 rooms across deluxe, superior and premium categories. The hotel offers dining options including Noor, an upscale all-day alfresco dining restaurant and Tamanna Specialty Kashmiri...
VFS Global powers Mozambique’s e-Visa push across 183 countries
As Mozambique opens its doors to the world, the new digitally enabled e‑Visa system forms part of the Government of Mozambique’s broader digital transformation and border modernisation agenda, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and traveller convenience in supporting increased tourism and investment flows into the country.
