With an increase in the number of long weekends in the first half of the year, the season has started off with a bang. With more destinations opening up for India market, the aspiration for Indians to travel more has only been boosted topped up…

It’s tempting to dismiss Bitcoin, the world’s first digital currency, as a passing fad, and nothing to do with the world of business travel, but what if the technology upon which it is built could make the fear of forgetting your passport, a problem of…

Under ‘Udaan’ (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, Air Odisha started its journey in the state of Chhattisgarh connecting flights with Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi recently inaugurates Air Odisha’s flight route Jagdalpur-Raipur- Vizag from here in Bhilai via live…

Vistara recently received its 21st aircraft, an Airbus A320neo powered by CFM engines. With this addition to its fleet, Vistara becomes eligible to start international operations. The new aircraft will be deployed to further strengthen the airline’s domestic network. Leslie Thng, CEO, Vistara said, “There’s…

Jet Airways has commenced its services under the Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN by linking the holy city of Allahabad with the state capitals of Lucknow and Patna. Of the seven sectors that Jet Airways has been awarded in the second round of…

The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism KJ Alphons launched the new Incredible India website in New Delhi recently. The website showcases India as a holistic destination, revolving around major experiences, such as, spirituality, heritage, adventure, culture, yoga, wellness and more. The website follows the…

Oman has relaxed its visa rules to attract more tourists by granting visa on arrival (unsponsored tourist visa) for the citizens of India who reside in or who hold an entry visa to one of these countries – United States of America, Canada, Australia, United…

The Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, is all set to kick start its five-month long promotional campaign in the high-potential domestic markets. Kerala Tourism has plans to conduct 15 B2B meets across domestic markets in order to attract the maximum number of domestic travellers…

Lords Hotels & Resorts also Gujarat’s biggest mid-market hotel chain has announced plans of launching another new resort in the State. Currently under construction, the resort is expected to commence operations in the last quarter of 2018 making it the chain’s 16th property in Gujarat…

Since 2016, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has had a certification process in place for the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard, for the different industry stakeholders to show their capability to support NDC messaging. Amadeus has now renewed its level 3 certification for Altéa…

Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has completed 10 years of providing airport services at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru. In the last decade, AISATS has played a significant role in adopting and implementing several technological and digital innovations to its ground and…

SpiceJet has launched Spice Star Academy, a first of its kind initiative by any airline. Spice Star Academy offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree recognised by UGC from Amity University. All students training under this programme will be offered a placement at SpiceJet. SpiceJet…

RCI, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, has welcomed 14 properties to its exchange network through an affiliation with Clarks Holidays. Understanding the needs of modern travellers and their desire to visit fascinating cities, this affiliation…

IndiGo has recently announced the launch of Jorhat and Dhaka as its new destinations. Under the UDAN scheme, Jorhat will be the 54th destination on IndiGo’s network. Furthermore, Dhaka will be the 55th destination. Both new services start on August 01, 2018. To provide more…

Over the past few days Jordan witnessed peaceful protests in cities across the country against austerity measures that are part of an economic reform program including a new income tax draft law. The protests resulted in the resignation of the incumbent government and the designation…