New US visa rules to affect Indian travellers: Longer waiting period, no overseas interviews

The US State Department has changed the visa application process. Now, applicants must schedule interviews in their home country. This impacts Indian ...

Government tells airlines to ensure ease of travel as Tier-II, III flyers take to skies

The government is working with airlines to improve travel for all passengers. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu met with airlines to discuss safety an...

India's tourism and hospitality sector set for record growth, to touch nearly USD 60 bn by 2028: Report

India's tourism and hospitality sector is poised for substantial growth, potentially reaching USD 60 billion by 2028, primarily driven by domestic tou...

Nepal protests: Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu closed amid escalating unrest

Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport is shut. This follows major security concerns and protests. Flights are cancelled, disrupting travel. Gen-...

Uttarakhand to limit homestay scheme to permanent residents

The Uttarakhand tourism department is planning to restrict its homestay scheme to permanent residents due to misuse by outsiders operating commercial ...

Mizoram govt plans helicopter service between Aizawl, Churachandpur

The Mizoram government is planning to launch a helicopter service between Aizawl and Churachandpur in Manipur to improve connectivity, especially afte...

SpiceJet expects to restart ops of 10 grounded planes by April 2026

SpiceJet, facing financial turbulence with a net loss of Rs 238 crore in the June quarter, plans to revive its grounded fleet. The airline aims to res...

Vietnam Airlines deploys wide-body aircraft on MumbaiHo Chi Minh City route

Vietnam Airlines has upgraded its MumbaiHo Chi Minh City route with daily wide-body aircraft operations, deploying Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s. Th...

Emirates expands premium economy to all A380 services on New York route

ECKO Hotels & Resorts expands nationwide with 12 new properties across India

ECKO Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio to 12 properties across India, adding more than 1,000 keys in just four months since its April 2025 d...

Air India enhances end-to-end travel with AVIS India tie-up

Air India has partnered with AVIS India to offer premium chauffeur-driven car services at up to 20 per cent discounted rates across 17 Indian cities. ...

Cathay Pacific appoints Abhijit Abhyankar as Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle for SAMEA

Cathay Pacific has named Abhijit Abhyankar as Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA). Base...