Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Belitung and Pontianak in Indonesia. Operated by the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, these flights will commence in May and June 2026 respectively, offering travellers greater accessibility and more options for travel. From May 3, 2026, Scoot will launch two times weekly flights to Belitung...

Centara Hotels & Resorts successfully hosted the 4th Edition of its Rewards & Recognition Night at Aahii, Worli on April 6, 2026. The evening brought together key B2B and B2C partners from across the travel trade industry. “We extend our most heartfelt gratitude to our incredible travel trade partners here in India. This 4th edition is not just a celebration of past milestones; it is a toast...

The Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026, organised by Maharashtra Tourism, has witnessed footfall of over 1.5 lakh visitors so far, underlining its growing popularity and impact in promoting rural tourism. The festival was attended by the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde. Shinde directed that the festival be extended for three more days, till April 9...

The Ministry has issued directions to the AERA to reduce landing and parking charges by 25% for 3 months from the prevailing tariff at all major airports under its purview. These measures are expected to reduce the charges payable by airlines by approx. INR 400 crores.

Malaysia Airlines and Visa have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experiences and driving travel demand across Malaysia Airlines’ global network The three-year partnership brings together Visa’s global leadership in digital payments and Malaysia Airlines’ expertise in delivering premium travel experiences...

Eco Hotels and Resorts Limited announced a strategic partnership with Riya Travel & Tours, travel and aviation service providers. This collaboration marks a significant step in Eco Hotels’ growth strategy, enabling the Company to strengthen its distribution network and enhance visibility across domestic and international markets. Through...

Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hotel & Residences Mumbai, from April 8 – 9, this year’s edition is being positioned as the largest in the conference’s history, even as organisers navigated participation challenges from certain regions amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Royal Orchid Hotels Limited announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Hilton to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The partnership accelerates Hilton’s upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country’s expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment...

IntrCity SmartBus has expanded its SmartBus.AQI service to the Chennai–Coimbatore route, further strengthening its clean air travel network in South India. This move marks the brand’s continued push to make healthier in-cabin air a standard feature of long-distance bus travel. The expansion builds on deployments across routes such as Delhi, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, and Nagpur–Mumbai....

Meet Boston, the private-sector nonprofit tourism marketing organisation representing Boston, Cambridge, and the metropolitan area, has appointed Sartha Global Marketing as its representative in the Indian market. This strategic partnership marks Meet Boston’s formal entry into India and underscores the destination’s growing focus on the rapidly expanding Indian outbound travel market...