Castaway Island, Fiji celebrates 60 years of barefoot luxury with heritage, sustainability and community at its heart
July 15, 2026 | Press Release One of Fiji’s longest continually operating beachfront resorts is celebrating a major milestone. Castaway Island, Fiji is marking its 60th anniversary, commemorating six decades of welcoming travellers to its white-sand beaches, traditional bures and crystal-clear waters, while reflecting on the legacy that has made it one of the South […]
Norwegian Cruise Line launches first-ever global sale with 50% off cruises and complimentary gratuities
July 15, 2026 | Press Release Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is turning up the heat on cruise bookings with the launch of its first-ever Semi-Annual Sale, offering travellers 50% off all cruises along with complimentary pre-paid gratuities on select sailings—a move designed to encourage both last-minute holidays and early bookings well into 2027. Available until […]
ALL Accor and IndiGo BluChip launch reciprocal loyalty partnership, allowing members to earn and redeem points across flights and hotels
July 15, 2026 | Press Release India’s travel loyalty ecosystem is set for a significant transformation with ALL Accor and IndiGo BluChip announcing a reciprocal loyalty partnership that will allow members to seamlessly convert and redeem reward points across both platforms. The collaboration brings together one of the country’s largest airline loyalty programmes with Accor’s […]
Ethiopian Airlines introduces stricter ticketing policy for passengers travelling on separate one-way tickets
July 15, 2026 | Airline Advisory Ethiopian Airlines has introduced a revised ticketing policy for passengers travelling from India to its online destinations in Africa using two separate one-way tickets, following instances where return tickets were reportedly cancelled after passengers had commenced their journey. The new policy, which came into effect from April 1, 2022, […]
Navi Mumbai International Airport goes global with first international flight to Abu Dhabi
July 15, 2026 | Press Release Less than seven months after welcoming its first domestic flight, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has officially entered the international aviation map. The airport commenced scheduled international operations on July 15 with Air India Express launching direct flights to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the rapid growth […]
Taiwan bets on co-funded FAMs to build stronger trade partnerships in India
July 14, 2026 | Press Release For decades, familiarisation (FAM) trips have followed a predictable formula: destinations invite travel agents on fully hosted journeys in the hope that first-hand experience will translate into future business. Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is now questioning whether that model is enough. In a first for the Indian market, the […]
OA Globe DMC Deepens Azerbaijan’s India Push with Trade Engagements in Ahmedabad and Mumbai
July 10, 2026 | Press Release As India’s appetite for emerging international destinations continues to grow, Azerbaijan is strengthening its visibility among the country’s travel trade through a series of focused industry engagements. OA Globe DMC recently hosted exclusive networking events in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, bringing together leading travel agents, tour operators, MICE planners, wedding […]
‘India Is No Longer an Emerging Market—It’s a Maturing One’: General Travel New Zealand Bets on Knowledge-Led Growth
July 10, 2026 | By Anita Shah Positioning education as its biggest sales tool, General Travel New Zealand has returned to India with the second edition of its multi-city roadshow, aiming to equip the country’s travel advisors with deeper destination knowledge rather than simply selling tourism products. The six-city initiative, which commenced in Mumbai with […]
Sharaf Travel India Partners with Aqua Expeditions to Expand Luxury Expedition Cruising in India
July 9, 2026 | Press Release Sharaf Travel India has announced a strategic partnership with Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning luxury expedition cruise operator, to strengthen the presence of yacht-style expedition cruising in the Indian market. The collaboration will give Indian travellers access to Aqua Expeditions’ portfolio of small-ship ocean and river expeditions, offering immersive journeys […]
SATTE Quantifies Its Economic Contribution for the First Time, Reports ₹193 Crore Impact
Press Release | July 10, 2026 In a first for India’s exhibitions industry, the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) has launched an independent Economic Impact Report, developed in partnership with EY, quantifying the exhibition’s contribution to the economy and highlighting its broader influence on India’s travel and tourism ecosystem. The report, unveiled at […]
