Accor is all ready to set footprints in Chandigarh with brand Novotel. Novotel Chandigarh Tribune Chowk is being developed in the city centre, approximately 30 minutes by road from Chandigarh International Airport and close to government offices. The hotel will offer 120 rooms, two food…

People are turning more and more to online entertainment to get through this unprecedented time. Whether it's about re-watching your favourite movie or watching a movie just to beat the lockdown blues, if ever there was a time for a movie marathon, it is now.…

Effective 1 August, all travellers flying Etihad Airways from around the world to Abu Dhabi, and those transferring via Abu Dhabi onto other flights, will be required to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a list of approved testing facilities listed on www.etihad.com/destinationguide,…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)announced the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition of the balance 14.28 per cent equity interest in ELEL Hotels and Investments Limited (ELEL) from the Nanda family. This will make IHCL the 100 per cent leasehold owner of…

Governments have a duty to put the wellbeing of their citizens first. At the same time, they also have a responsibility to protect livelihoods and businesse, says Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This goes hand-in-hand with a responsibility to preserve the spirit of…

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality, the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete tourism, travel and hospitality industry of India (ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI) & cause partner AIRDA has further revised upwards it’s…

Skyscanner is launching a data visualisation tool at the aviation sector continues to recover from the Covid-19 shutdown. The new tool – part of the company’s Travel Insight offering – combines Skyscanner’s extensive global flight search data with key Covid-19 events and announcements from governments…

Trending amongst the Indian travellers over the last couple of years, Czech Tourism is bullish on the Indian outbound market post international travel resumption. The destination is ready and has recommenced tourism for the European markets recently. Speaking about the Indian market, Arzan Khambatta, Head,…

RCI, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, welcomed a brand-new affiliation, Sanskruti Suites & Resort to its existing 4,300 resorts base. With this new addition, RCI’s India portfolio has reached to 214 resorts in the country.…

Vistara took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft in New Delhi. The aircraft, arriving from Airbus’ final assembly lines in Hamburg, Germany, features fully flat beds in business class. Overall, Vistara’s A321neo features a three-class layout with 12 seats in business class, 24 in…

The move from Vande Bharat Mission to bilateral "Air Bubbles" for the smooth resumption of international flight operations is significant in the Indian aviation industry. The Union Civil Aviation Ministry announcement to resume international air travel through bilateral air bubbles between select countries such as…

GoAir has today introduced GoFlyPrivate wherein customers can book multiple rows and create their own private zone. GoFlyPrivate allows the customer to have the confidence to travel and decide how many rows or seats he / she wants to block. Jeh Wadia, Managing Director, GoAir,…

Emirates customers can travel with confidence, as the airline will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 and quarantine costs of EUR 100 per day for 14 days, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel, while they are away from home. This…

Seaside Finolhu has introduced Beach Bubble for social distancing during vacation. Located in a secluded spot along Finolhu’s 1.5km sandbank, the Beach Bubble is available exclusively for, one- night-only ‘Dream Eclipse’ experience under the stars. After a short Dhoni ride from the main island to…

Qatar Airways Group has launched four international investment arbitrations against the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt. Since 2017, the four states have imposed an illegal air, sea and land blockade against Qatar.…