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Akasa Air expands presence in Rajasthan with launch of Udaipur operations
Akasa Air commenced operations from Udaipur, connecting the city with Mumbai and Bengaluru with daily direct flights. The first flight on October 15, 2026, departed Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur at 1135 hrs, arriving at Kempegowda International...... Read More
zingbus bets on premiumisation to make intercity buses a serious alternate to Indian low-cost carriers
Targets 70 destinations with its experiential travel arm and 70+ electric vehicles by 2027. Prashant Kumar, Co-founder & CEO of zingbus, shares more.... Read More
80% of businesses expect a better festive season, with 39% expecting growth: Report
India is entering the festive season with strong optimism among businesses and consumers. While 80% of MSMEs expect the festive season to be better than last year, 77% of shoppers expect to spend more during the festive season, pointing to strong ...... Read More
IATA, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partner to drive sustainable hotel procurement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustaina...... Read More
IHCL unveils 215-key Gateway hotel in Lucknow
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway hotel, a greenfield project, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The 215-key Gateway Lucknow in Gomti Nagar features an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a bar. The hote...... Read More
ITA Airways to launch direct Rome Fiumicino–Caracas service from March 2027
ITA Airways announces the launch of a new direct service between Rome Fiumicino and Caracas, starting on March 30, 2027. The route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A330-900. As per the airline, ...... Read More
Air India to start Delhi-Osaka non-stop flights from February 2027
Only airline to operate non-stop services between Delhi and Osaka. Air India will operate four weekly flights between the two cities using its Boeing 787-8 aircraft.... Read More
Domestic arrivals to Kerala rose 10.98% in Q1 2026; tourism board places sharp focus on Wayanad
Kerala recorded 2,50,58,366 domestic and 8,21,999 international arrivals in 2025. Total tourism revenue stood at INR 50,702.34 crores of which INR 43,320.32 crore came directly from domestic tourists and INR 7,382 crore from foreign exchange earni...... Read More
India’s alternative accommodation market to reach INR 415 billion by FY29 as demand expands
The ‘How India Travels 2026: The Homes Edit’ study projects alternative accommodation to grow at a 21.2% CAGR through FY29, as demand for villas, homestays and apartments expands beyond traditional leisure hotspots. Tourism Ministry also pointed t...... Read More
ITC Hotels signs 227 key property in Maharashtra
ITC Hotels Limited announced the signing of a management agreement for 227 key Mementos by ITC Hotels Karjat; a luxury resort located outside Mumbai in Maharashtra. Set against the backdrop of the Sahyadri foothills, Karjat has emerged as one of w...... Read More