KAYAK, one of the world’s leading travel search engines has launched its newly developed Augmented Reality (AR) Baggage Measurement Tool, which will allow travellers to breeze through check-ins. With the dimensions of carry-on luggage differing from airline to airline, KAYAK’s AR bag measurement tool helps…

Radisson Hotel Group has signed a global partnership agreement with Ctrip, one of the world’s largest and most important online travel companies. Ctrip will play a key role in supporting Radisson Hotel Group’s growth in China – a key focus market for the group and…

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts recently conducted a three city road show in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi, to strengthen the brand’s ties with the Indian travel-trade fraternity. The roadshow was held to further strengthen their relations with the trade and also to introduce the newly opened…

MSC Cruises and Fincantieri have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of four ultra-luxury cruise ships for a total value in excess of €2 billion. The ships, the first of which will be delivered in Spring 2023, will have gross tonnage of…

Beautiful Soul, a newly launched specialty tour company eyes to tap the potential of the wellness tourism segment. The group at this stage is looking to target niche segments which are yet to be explored by growing Indian outbound and inbound. Speaking about the development,…

Praveen Chugh has been re-elected as the President of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) at the recently held elections for the term 2018-20. The TAFI Office Bearers for the term 2018-20 includes; Pradip Lulla as the Vice President, Aditi Bhende as the National General…

Treebo Hotels has announced its partnership with PhonePe, India’s leading digital payments platform. The partnership will allow PhonePe users to directly book from Treebo’s 400+ hotels and homestays in 85+ Indian cities on the PhonePe app. PhonePe users can now book Treebo hotels at flat…

Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, has launched a new brand campaign, ‘Frankly Philadelphia’. Julie Coker Graham, President and CEO, PHLCVB said, “Our core mission remains the same – the PHLCVB creates positive economic impact across the Philadelphia region, driving job growth, and celebrating the health…

The Auckland Diwali Festival is one of the city’s most colourful cultural festivals, celebrating traditional and contemporary Indian culture in New Zealand’s largest city. From Rangoli competitions to Indian dance performances, this family-friendly festival is being held for all age-groups to indulge Diwali festivities. On…

The cost and complexity of the Schengen zone tourist visa process is losing the European tourism industry an estimated US$ one billion a year from the Indian market, preliminary findings from European Tourism Association Visa Impact Survey have revealed. ETOA surveyed members who provide travel…

MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf and South Africa has announced that sales for MSC Grandiosa’s maiden voyage departing on November 10, 2019, from Hamburg (Germany) to the Mediterranean are now…

ITB Asia opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Under the overarching theme, “Travel Reimagined”, top industry leaders is going to deliver insights on the key trends provoking disruption across the travel industry and how brands…

Travelport has announced a renewed and long-term partnership with Jet Airways. The airline has signed a long-term supplier agreement with Travelport that will be effective from April 2019 and enable online and offline travel agencies around the world to shop, book and manage itineraries for…

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh recently launched the Northeast Tourism app developed by young start-up in new Delhi. He said that the fast-track progress in…

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, one of India's leading environmentally sensitive hotel chains has opening of The Fern Leo Beach Resort, Madhavpur, Gujarat. This is the only beach resort at Madhavpur beach. The company already has a very strong presence in Gujarat with nine operational…