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Air India Calls Off 50 International Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

March 20, 2026 | by admin

Air India has cancelled around 50 international flights in response to the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The cancellations...

Indian carriers restart some flights to Middle East destinations amid ongoing conflict

March 20, 2026 | by admin

Indian airlines have begun partially resuming flight operations to select destinations in the Middle East after disruptions caused by regional...

Airfare on Asia-Europe Routes Climbs Following Closure of Gulf Airports

March 20, 2026 | by admin

Airline ticket prices between Asia and Europe have jumped significantly after several major airports in the Gulf region were shut...

Dubai sees tourism rebound as visitors return, though some flight disruptions continue

March 20, 2026 | by admin

Dubai has begun returning to normal operations with tourist activities picking up again after recent disruptions, signaling a recovery in...

Air travel severely disrupted as nearly 2,000 flights are cancelled amid Iran conflict

March 20, 2026 | by admin

The escalation of conflict involving Iran has caused major disruptions in air travel across West Asia and beyond, leading to...

India’s medical value travel sector is expected to exceed USD 13 billion by 2026

March 2, 2026 | by admin

India’s medical value travel (MVT) industry — covering foreign patients travelling for healthcare services — is projected to grow significantly,...

Israel aims to recover Indian tourists arrivals to about 69,000 by 2027

March 2, 2026 | by admin

Israel’s tourism authorities are targeting a return to pre-COVID Indian visitor levels, with a goal of attracting approximately 69,000 tourists...

MakeMyTrip’s Corporate travel segment tops USD 1 billion in gross bookings in 2025

March 2, 2026 | by admin

India’s leading online travel company MakeMyTrip announced that its corporate travel business surpassed USD 1 billion in gross bookings in...

Indian air travelers gain a 48 hour penalty free cancellation period as DGCA overhauls refund rules

March 2, 2026 | by admin

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has introduced new passenger-friendly rules effective March 26, 2026. Passengers...

Indian citizens must now obtain eVisas for UK Travel following a shift to a fully digital system

March 2, 2026 | by admin

The United Kingdom has introduced a fully digital immigration system, making eVisas mandatory for Indian travellers. Physical visa stickers in...

Tougher Scrutiny: US Embassy Clarifies New Rules to Combat Fraudulent B1/B2 Applications in India

February 25, 2026 | by admin

US Embassy in India warns B1/B2 visa applicants to understand rules or risk serious consequences. The United States Embassy in...

Security Lockdown: Bangladesh Suspends Indian Visa Services to Prevent Election-Linked Unrest

February 25, 2026 | by admin

Bangladesh’s interim government has temporarily halted visa services at its diplomatic missions in India, including the High Commission in New...

A New Standard for Value: How Hampton by Hilton is Rewriting the Mid-Market Rules in India

February 25, 2026 | by admin

Hampton by Hilton enters India’s mid-market hotel segment with a transformational growth strategy global hospitality giant Hilton has launched its...

Building a Borderless Future: How StampMyVisa aims to become the tech backbone of Indian outbound travel.

February 25, 2026 | by admin

Despite rapid digital transformation across travel, visa processing has remained largely manual and fragmented. StampMyVisa, launched in 2023, is tackling...

Budget 2026: Repositioning Tourism as a Strategic Economic Engine

February 25, 2026 | by admin

The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman included several major measures to support India’s travel, tourism and...

Air India to Deploy Newest Dream liner Under Operational Limits Pending FAA Nod

February 2, 2026 | by admin

Air India will start operating its new Boeing 787-9 Dream liner on the Mumbai–Frankfurt route from February 1, 2026, but...

American Airlines reported its most disruptive storm ever, grounding roughly 43%–45% of its scheduled operations

February 2, 2026 | by admin

A severe winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has caused major travel chaos, forcing over 14,000 flight...

India Dominates Global MICE Congress in Moscow, Secures Top Spot Among Participants

February 2, 2026 | by admin

At the Meet Global MICE Congress (MGMC) 2025 in Moscow, India emerged as a key and dynamic participant, underscoring its...

ITC Hotels Hits Historic Peak, Record Q3 Revenue and Profit as Growth Stays Strong

February 2, 2026 | by admin

ITC Hotels has posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue and profit for Q3 FY26 (Oct–Dec 2025). Consolidated revenue from operations rose...

The India–UAE Travel Gap leading up to 27% of Demand Unserved by 2035

February 2, 2026 | by admin

A recent study by Tourism Economics warns that up to 27 % of projected air travel demand between India and...

Thomas Cook India’s nature trails expands portfolio with launch of fifth resort in Rishikesh

January 22, 2026 | by admin

Thomas Cook (India) Limited’s experiential hospitality brand, Nature Trails, has launched its fifth resort, called Nature Trails Rishikesh, marking the...

JourneyLabel partners with destination New South Wales to highlight immersive travel experiences

January 22, 2026 | by admin

JourneyLabel, a luxury travel company specializing in bespoke, experience-driven holidays, has entered a strategic partnership with Destination New South Wales...

Tamil Nadu identifies 40 new sites to boost state tourism

January 22, 2026 | by admin

Tamil Nadu’s government has identified 40 new locations across the state to be developed as tourist destinations — part of...

IHCL formally acquires majority stake in Brij Hotels

January 22, 2026 | by admin

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality firm (parent of Taj Hotels), has signed definitive agreements to acquire a controlling...

Bangladesh suspends visa service in India over escalating tensions

January 22, 2026 | by admin

Bangladesh has temporarily suspended most visa and consular services for Indian citizens at key diplomatic missions in India, including the...

Visa-free transit announced for Indian travellers via Germany

January 15, 2026 | by admin

In a significant move aimed at simplifying international travel, visa-free airside transit has been announced for Indian travellers transiting through...

ITC Hotels allotted land at Yashobhoomi for premium 5-Star development

January 14, 2026 | by admin

ITC Hotels Limited has been officially allotted a prime land parcel at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, by the India International Convention and...

India’s MICE industry records 8% growth, valued at INR 25,000 crore

January 14, 2026 | by admin

India’s MICE industry continues to demonstrate strong momentum, recording an estimated growth rate of 8% and reaching an overall market...

India plots global MICE rise with city bureaus and unified strategy

January 14, 2026 | by admin

India is intensifying its focus on becoming a major global player in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector...

Spain to tighten rental rules with room rent caps, seasonal lease curbs

January 14, 2026 | by admin

Spanish government has announced a series of stringent rental market reforms to address escalating housing costs and growing affordability concerns...

Latest Insights

Air India Calls Off 50 International Flights Amid Middle East Tensions

Indian carriers restart some flights to Middle East destinations amid ongoing conflict

Airfare on Asia-Europe Routes Climbs Following Closure of Gulf Airports

Dubai sees tourism rebound as visitors return, though some flight disruptions continue

Air travel severely disrupted as nearly 2,000 flights are cancelled amid Iran conflict

India’s medical value travel sector is expected to exceed USD 13 billion by 2026

Israel aims to recover Indian tourists arrivals to about 69,000 by 2027

MakeMyTrip’s Corporate travel segment tops USD 1 billion in gross bookings in 2025

Indian air travelers gain a 48 hour penalty free cancellation period as DGCA overhauls refund rules

Indian citizens must now obtain eVisas for UK Travel following a shift to a fully digital system

Tougher Scrutiny: US Embassy Clarifies New Rules to Combat Fraudulent B1/B2 Applications in India

Security Lockdown: Bangladesh Suspends Indian Visa Services to Prevent Election-Linked Unrest

A New Standard for Value: How Hampton by Hilton is Rewriting the Mid-Market Rules in India

Building a Borderless Future: How StampMyVisa aims to become the tech backbone of Indian outbound travel.

Budget 2026: Repositioning Tourism as a Strategic Economic Engine

Air India to Deploy Newest Dream liner Under Operational Limits Pending FAA Nod

American Airlines reported its most disruptive storm ever, grounding roughly 43%–45% of its scheduled operations

India Dominates Global MICE Congress in Moscow, Secures Top Spot Among Participants

ITC Hotels Hits Historic Peak, Record Q3 Revenue and Profit as Growth Stays Strong

The India–UAE Travel Gap leading up to 27% of Demand Unserved by 2035

Thomas Cook India’s nature trails expands portfolio with launch of fifth resort in Rishikesh

JourneyLabel partners with destination New South Wales to highlight immersive travel experiences

Tamil Nadu identifies 40 new sites to boost state tourism

IHCL formally acquires majority stake in Brij Hotels

Bangladesh suspends visa service in India over escalating tensions

Visa-free transit announced for Indian travellers via Germany

ITC Hotels allotted land at Yashobhoomi for premium 5-Star development

India’s MICE industry records 8% growth, valued at INR 25,000 crore

India plots global MICE rise with city bureaus and unified strategy

Spain to tighten rental rules with room rent caps, seasonal lease curbs

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