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AbhiBus records 35% YoY growth in Gujarat bus travel demand in 2026
AbhiBus (ixigo’s bus business) has reported a 35% year-on-year growth in bus travel demand to and from Gujarat in 2026, underscoring the state's growing significance as a hub for business, leisure and spiritual travel. The growth was reflected ac...... Read More
Golden period ahead for India’s hospitality sector, but inbound reforms remain crucial: Radisson
Nikhil Sharma, MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group sees Tier II and III markets, spiritual tourism and improved infrastructure driving the next wave of growth, while he also urges for easier visas, stronger destination marketing and better ...... Read More
Air India records on-time arrival rate of 86.85% in June: Cirium Report
Air India has been ranked the 4th most on-time airline in the world in June 2026 by aviation analytics firm Cirium, underscoring the airline’s continued focus on operational reliability and schedule integrity. According to Cirium’s June 2026 On-T...... Read More
IndiGo launches direct flights between Guwahati & Deoghar
IndiGo has announced direct flights between Guwahati and Deoghar, effective August 4, 2026. The new service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, strengthening connectivity between Northeast India and the spiritual destination in Jha...... Read More
Indian passport rank slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026
The country’s biggest challenge remains global mobility, where it ranks 136th, significantly pulling down its overall position, according to the index. The Indian passport currently provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only 26 destinati...... Read More
Air India Express strengthens Madhya Pradesh footprint with two new routes
Air India Express has added Madhya Pradesh’s capital, Bhopal, to its domestic network with daily services connecting the city with Delhi and Mumbai, starting August 1, 2026. With this addition, the airline has expanded its Madhya Pradesh operation...... Read More
Centara to launch 481-key property in Vietnam
Centara Hotels & Resorts unveiled the first details of Centara Hotel & Residences Van Don, Vietnam, a new bayfront destination set to open in Q4 2026. Marking the group’s second property in Vietnam. Set within the Ao Tien High-Class Port and Tour...... Read More
Naveen Kundu acquires majority stake in destination management company VOYAGE 1
Following this integration, the unified entity is entering its next phase of expansion with plans to establish operations in Switzerland, the Nordics, Thailand, and the Americas. Also, Kundu, under the new ownership structure, will lead the integr...... Read More
India ranks among Israel's top 10 source markets; eyes 50,000 visitors
Israel is targeting around 50,000 visitor arrivals from India over the coming year, as the destination steps up efforts to rebuild tourism from one of its most important source markets through enhanced trade engagement, training initiatives and co...... Read More
IATO flags visa, GST issues affecting inbound during its members meet; marks 7 core discussion areas
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) held its luncheon meeting on July 8 at The Radisson, MG Road. The event brought together the association members and the executive committee leading the discussions around seven key areas. IATO Pre...... Read More