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Aviation
AirAsia orders 150 A220 aircraft.
AirAsia of Malaysia has ordered 150 of the newest A220-300 aircraft. The purchase deal highlights the aircraft’s appeal to a worldwide market by being the greatest single firm order placed for the A220 and pushing the program above the 1,000 firm order milestone. On trips up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km), the A220 can accommodate 100–160 passengers. Twenty-five operators…
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Aviation
IndiGo starts operating direct flights from Chennai to Réunion Island
With the new route, IndiGo becomes the only Indian airline to provide nonstop connection to the island, expanding travel possibilities for both business and leisure visitors as well as the sizable Indian diaspora that lives there. Three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, IndiGo will run flights on the Chennai–Réunion Island route. The return flight departs at 18:10…
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Hotels & Resorts
With 185 keys, Le Méridien makes its debut in Surat.
As part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts announced the inauguration of Le Méridien Surat, the brand’s second hotel in Gujarat and its first in the city. The hotel is the brand’s second Gujarati property. It has a fitness center, swimming pool, food options, and event spaces. The hotel has…
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Events
With significant international participation, the 15th edition of GITB 2026 commences in Jaipur.
With its opening ceremony on April 26 at the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel, the 15th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2026 is presently taking place in Jaipur. Over 10,000 B2B meetings are anticipated during the event, which has attracted 185 hosted foreign buyers from 50 countries, demonstrating its importance as a crucial venue for marketing India’s inbound…
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And Beyond
JourneyLabel announces the “We Love LA” campaign in India in collaboration with Los Angeles Tourism.
In an effort to promote Los Angeles to India’s expanding luxury travel market, JourneyLabel and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board have launched the “We Love LA” campaign. The partnership, which highlights Los Angeles through a carefully chosen, experience-led perspective, is positioned as a deliberate initiative to link Indian high-net-worth tourists with one of the most famous locations on…
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Aviation
SalamAir acquired by the Omani government.
The Sultanate of Oman’s government declared that it had successfully acquired SalamAir. The action is a component of the government’s continuous endeavours to create a comprehensive and long-lasting national aviation industry. Additionally, the acquisition of SalamAir is a significant step in solidifying the company’s position as a key pillar of the country’s economy. The business is a major facilitator of…
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Aviation
Prime Minister Inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport
JEWAR, UTTAR PRADESH– In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure and global connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar today, March 28, 2026. Developed with an investment of approximately ₹11,200 crore, the greenfield project marks the beginning of a transformative chapter for the National Capital Region (NCR) and Western Uttar Pradesh.…
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And Beyond
Danzel Walter Promoted to Senior Manager at Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the promotion of Danzel Walter to the position of Senior Manager, effective 1 April 2026. A seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Danzel has been a pivotal member of the STB India & South Asia team since 2017. In his previous role as Manager, he was instrumental…
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Aviation
Air India starts operating four weekly direct flights to Rome Fiumicino.
After almost six years, Air India expanded its foothold in Mainland Europe with the launch of its new four-times-weekly nonstop route to Rome Fiumicino. Rome is the second destination in Italy, after Milan, and the ninth gateway in Mainland Europe for Air India. At 1332 hours (IST) on March 25, Flight AI123 took off from Delhi and landed at Rome…
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Associations
The Tourism India Alliance (TIA) expresses concerns over airlines’ use of the “Look-in Option.”
In a formal letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Tourism India Alliance (TIA) expressed concerns about the allegedly discriminatory application of the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) dated February 24, 2026. The problem, according to TIA’s letter dated March 26, 2026, is that some airlines are only extending the 48-hour “Look-in…
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