On the 21st year celebration of Bird Academy, the education vertical of Bird Group reaffirms its position as a regional aviation-learning hub by becoming the first ever IATA Regional Training Partner. The first RTP course IATA’s ‘Safety Management System Course for Airlines’ received overwhelming response…

Tech-savvy business travellers in India are increasingly demanding, as well as using, advanced digital solutions that can enhance their travel experience, according to an independent study commissioned by Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform. The research was carried out by Toluna Research and based on…

Accor Group and the Air France-KLM Group are strengthening their existing partnership by offering, for the first time in the European travel industry a dual reward scheme to their entire global loyalty customer base. Every time customers travel on a flight marketed and operated by…

Atlas Travels Online and OYO come together to provide travel partners an exciting offer that kick starts June 25, 2019 for 30 days. OYO comes on board as a preferred hotel on the Atlas Travels platform and the special offer is extended only to Atlas…

Taj Palace, New Delhi, the capital’s landmark hotel is all set to host the second edition of 115 Years Charity Gala on August 9, 2019 to commemorate the momentous anniversary of India’s first luxury hospitality address, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship of…

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India's leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has opened-The Fern Residency, Satara in Maharashtra. This takes the tally to 61 hotels managed by the company. Suhail Kannampilly, COO, The Fern Hotels & Resorts said, “We are increasing our presence in Maharashtra…

Azerbaijan Airlines is all set to connect New Delhi and Baku. An Eastern country with a Western outlook, Baku is known as the “Pearl of the Caucasus”. Combining history, culture and modernity, the vibrant city offers a safe and attractive setting along the Caspian Sea.…

The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority has officially announced the successful submersion of its 70-metre long decommissioned Boeing 747. The plane will become the centrepiece to the world’s largest underwater theme park, set to open in August. Located off the north coast of mainland Bahrain,…

GVK Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) welcomed WB500 RwandAir’s inaugural flight from Mumbai (BOM) – Guangzhou (CAN) – Mumbai (BOM) at 12:50 hrs. The direct service from Mumbai to Guangzhou will be available to passengers thrice a week starting today.

With international tourist arrivals having grown by 4 per cent over the first quarter of 2019, following on from 6 per cent growth in 2018, the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism has met in Azerbaijan for…

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line unveiled the better than new Sirena, fresh from her dramatic re-inspiration. The top to bottom re-build, which has resulted in a better than new ship, is part of the US$100+ million OceaniaNEXT brand enhancement program.…

Vistara has joined hands with United Airlines for an expanded association. The agreement enables United to codeshare on Vistara operated Indian domestic flights and allows for customers of both carriers to earn and redeem frequent flier miles. By the agreement, United Airlines will add its…

Cygnett Hotels and Resorts has recently launched Cygnett Resort Mountain Breeze. Cygnett Resort Mountain Breeze offers well appointed 59 rooms. With an impressive interior and lavish décor, all rooms at the hotel render to the true vibe of the beautiful Nainital. At the resort, the…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) along with SAMHI undertook an in-depth consumer survey to better understand the needs and expectations of the road warriors in India. The survey revealed that while 54 per cent of the respondents are already enrolled in a hotel loyalty programme, an…

AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, has unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand, facilitating growth and network expansion plans…