Navi Mumbai International Airport welcomes over 26,000 passengers in first five days
During this period, NMIA managed 162 scheduled air traffic movements, comprising 81 arrivals and 81 departures.
The Pulse of Progress: 2025 in Retrospect, 2026 in Motion
India’s tourism sector delivered a robust performance in 2025, with inbound travel rebounding and domestic tourism touching new highs despite periodic disruptions. Foreign tourist arrivals climbed to 56 lakh by August, while over 300 crore domestic visits underscored the sector’s resilience.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) orders 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo Family aircraft.
Air India Express receives first custom designed boeing aeroplane
The 51st Boeing 737-8 aircraft is the first of 140 custom- configured Boeing aircraft to join the airline’s rapidly expanding fleet.
Uttar Pradesh tops as most visited state, records over 66 Cr tourists during Mahakumbh
UP ranks first in domestic tourism with more than 137 crore tourist footfall
Uttarakhand inaugurates astronomical observatory in Pithoragarh
As per reports online, the facility has been set up by the District Tourism Department, Pithoragarh, in partnership with astro-tourism company Starscapes, as part of a broader initiative to diversify tourism offerings in the hill district. The observatory was formally inaugurated by Satpal Maharaj, Minister for Tourism, Uttarakhand.
ICC announces major hospitality and tourism conclave in Siliguri
The East is entering a phase of accelerated tourism expansion, supported by improved connectivity, a stronger domestic travel base and a visible rise in investment interest from hotel brands, operators and entrepreneurs.
Air India expands partnership with Airbaltic to enter into codeshare agreement
Enhanced cooperation to offer seamless connectivity between India and Latvia via major European gateways.
Early bookings and winter demand redefine India’s intercity bus travel in 2025
Winter now accounts for close to 55% of annual holiday planning, driven by clustered long weekends and a growing preference for longer, experience-led journeys.
Arunachal Pradesh opens doors to India’s first Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the five-day Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, underscoring its role in promoting sustainable tourism and strengthening local entrepreneurship. Conceived with a long-term vision rooted in the ‘leave no trace’ principle, the festival aims to create meaningful opportunities for local entrepreneurs, encourage...
