Middle East's Schengen style GCC tourist visa set for launch this year

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to launch the pilot phase of a unified Schengen-style tourist visa in Q4 2025. This initiative wi...

Delhi Airport to roll out E-Arrival card facility for foreign travellers from October 1

GMR Aero-led Delhi International Airport, in collaboration with the Bureau of Immigration, will introduce an E-Arrival Card facility for foreign trave...

Navi Mumbai International Airport receives Aerodrome Licence from DGCA

Navi Mumbai International Airport has secured its Aerodrome Licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, a critical step towards commencing...

Emirates prohibits use of power banks onboard from October 1

Effective 1 October 2025, Emirates has banned the use of power banks onboard its flights after a safety review linked to lithium battery risks. Passen...

ICRA revises FY2026 airport traffic growth to 5-7%, marks post-covid low

ICRA has lowered its FY2026 passenger traffic growth forecast for Indian airports to 5-7 per cent year-on-year, revising its earlier 7-9 per cent esti...

Meghalaya CM launches key tourism initiatives, eyes to create 50,000 jobs

Meghalaya's Chief Minister launched the 'OneConnect' tourism helpline, a new website, and schemes for homestays and community-led infrastructure, aimi...

Air India and Airbus launch pilot training centre in Gurugram

Air India and Airbus have inaugurated an advanced pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram. The facility, equipped...

IHCL opens Taj Lalit Bagh in Udaipur

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has announced the opening of Taj Lalit Bagh, Udaipur. The 155-key luxury estate, set on a century-old property, combines ...

Hyatt to open JdV by Hyatt Hotel in Kanpur in 2026

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed The Landmark Kanpur, a 170-key property that will join the JdV by Hyatt brand. Expected to open in early 2026, the...

Saudi Arabia updates Umrah 2025 visa rules, makes hotel and transport pre-bookings mandatory

New regulations for Umrah 2025 visas mandate pilgrims secure confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying. This initiative ai...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings introduces cross-brand loyalty recognition

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch of its Loyalty Status Honoring Program, allowing members of Norwegian Cruise Line's Latitudes Rewards,...

Zoomcar hosts earn ₹113 cr in 2024 as car sharing expands nationwide

Zoomcar has reported that its hosts in India earned a collective INR 113 crore in 2024, with individual car owners typically making INR 25,00030,00...