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IATO UP Chapter concludes AI workshop in Varanasi
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Uttar Pradesh Chapter successfully organised a day-long AI Workshop on March 30 at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. Attended by 50 members, the session aimed to equip the travel trade ...... Read More
From Long-haul to Smart haul: INR fall reshapes Indian travel trends
The fall of the Indian Rupee (INR) past the INR 95 mark against the US dollar is not just a currency story, it is a turning point for India’s tourism sector as well. One of the sharpest declines in over a decade, it is already changing how Indians...... Read More
Tactical reset in travelling patterns, not a slowdown: Travel agents offer a ground reality check
Airfares up 60%, bookings down by nearly a third, and revenues hit by up to an average 20%: India’s outbound travel market has gone under strain as West Asia’s airspace had shut down key corridors. Yet demand endures, redirecting sharply towards s...... Read More
South African Tourism concludes 11th edition of ‘Learn SA’ workshop in Lukcnow
South African Tourism concluded its multi-city ‘Learn South Africa’, which culminated in its final leg in Lucknow on March 31, 2026. The 11th edition of ‘Learn South Africa’ in Lucknow marks a key milestone in South African Tourism’s continued end...... Read More
2nd ICC Aviation & Tourism Summit concludes; flags connectivity, infra & partnerships as growth imperatives
The 2nd ICC Aviation & Tourism Summit 2026 was held on March 26, 2026, at the Le Meridien, New Delhi, around the theme ‘Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming Indian Tourism for Global Excellence’. The event in its 2nd edition, positioned aviation and t...... Read More
Hyatt appoints Vikas Chawla as President – India & Southwest Asia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt’s business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President – India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective Apri...... Read More
LOT Polish Airlines expands Italy portfolio with addition of Bologna
LOT Polish Airlines, Star Alliance member and fully integrated Miles & More partner, has added a fourth city in Italy to its growing route network: Bologna. The aim is to cater the business travellers and tourists. To offer passengers a maximum ...... Read More
Vir Vikram Yadav named as new DGCA chief
Ministry of Civil Aviation has undergone through a significant reshuffling. Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the new Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Yadav, a 1996-batch officer of Odisha cadre, succeeds Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. Kidwa...... Read More
VFS Global launches visa application centre in Odisha
To cater to the growing demand for visas in Bhubaneswar and the Odisha region and to further enhance convenience for visa applicants, VFS Global has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar. This als...... Read More
Air India to launch daily flights to Halwara, Ludhiana
Air India announced Halwara, Ludhiana as its newest destination in India, enhancing access for travellers from Punjab to Delhi and beyond to destinations around the world. Beginning May 15, 2026, the airline will operate two flights every day bet...... Read More