News & Webinars
India's MICE readiness: Evolving landscape
The discussion around the country’s preparedness and future MICE trajectory took centre stage during the panel on ‘India’s MICE Readiness: Evolving Landscape’, steered by Neeraj Dhawan, Hon Treasurer, ICPB and Director, Falcon Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd...... Read More
Thomas Cook India & SOTC launch Visa Rejection Cover
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel announced the launch of a unique Trip cancellation due to visa rejection Cover, an insurance solution that safeguards travellers against financial losses arising from visa rejections. W...... Read More
voco debuts in Punjab with the opening of voco Amritsar
IHG® Hotels & Resorts opens doors to voco Amritsar, marking the debut of its premium brand in Punjab. The hotel offers a range of room categories, including Standard Rooms, Premium Rooms, Suites, and the Duplex Rooms, said to be a standout offerin...... Read More
ITC Hotels strengthens Maharashtra portfolio with two hotels
ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of two new properties under its Fortune Hotels brand, boosting its expansion strategy in Maharashtra. The twin signings, Fortune Select Nashik and Fortune Jungle Resort Tadoba, emphasise ITC Hotels’ focus a...... Read More
SOTC Travel launches two new franchise outlets in Uttar Pradesh
SOTC Travel has strengthened its presence in North India with the launch of two new franchise outlets in Bareilly and Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This strategic expansion underscores the company’s focus on deepening its regional footprint across high-po...... Read More
Thailand extends visa exemption for Indian tourists, allows 60-day stay
However, travellers intending to stay beyond 60 days or seeking entry under other visa categories will need to apply through Thailand’s e-visa platform.... Read More
US ranked world’s largest tourism market in 2025; losing market share with 5%+ dip in visitors: WTTC
World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Research, sponsored by its lead research partner, Chase Travel, found that the United States remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025 but is losing market shar...... Read More
CSMIA runways to remain non-operational on May 7, 2026 for six hours
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has scheduled its annual pre-monsoon runway maintenance for May 7, 2026, between 1100 hrs and 1700 hrs. During this time, both the primary runway 09/27 and secondary runway 14/32 will be te...... Read More
Thales & Air India sign 10-year FlytCARE agreement for IFE maintenance
Thales announced that Air India has signed a 10-year agreement with Thales for its FlytCARE services package. This agreement provides a full turn-key maintenance approach, covering line maintenance, spares, repairs and logistics management support...... Read More
China Eastern Airlines resumes direct flights between Kolkata & Kunming
Following the relaunch of its Delhi–Shanghai service last year, this strategic resumption delivers on the airline’s commitment to strengthen the air connectivity between the two nations. The flights on this new route will operate six times weekly,...... Read More