Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 expands programming, spotlights industry’s evolving priorities
April 8, 2026 | Press Release The global cruise industry’s flagship annual gathering, Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, is set to return with an expanded and more immersive format, reflecting the sector’s shifting priorities—from leadership and destinations to technology and onboard experiences. Scheduled to take place from April 13–16, 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, […]
Tourism New Zealand appoints Tishtar Parakh as India Country Manager
April 8, 2026 | Press Release Tourism New Zealand has appointed Tishtar Parakh as Country Manager for India, reinforcing its focus on one of its key growth markets. Based in Mumbai, she will lead the organisation’s strategy to drive visitor demand while strengthening partnerships with the travel trade and industry stakeholders across the country. In […]
Meet Boston appoints Sartha Global Marketing as their India representative
April 8, 2026 | Press Release In a move signalling its growing focus on the Indian outbound market, Meet Boston has appointed Sartha Global Marketing as its official representative in India. The partnership marks Meet Boston’s formal entry into the market, with a clear mandate to boost destination visibility and deepen engagement with the Indian […]
Vietjet ramps up Vietnam connectivity for summer, rolls out festive fares for Indian travellers
April 8, 2026 | Press Release Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet is scaling up operations ahead of the peak holiday season, introducing additional domestic capacity and limited-period promotional fares aimed at stimulating summer travel demand from India and across its network. The airline will operate nearly 3,800 domestic flights across Vietnam between April 25 and May […]
Malaysia Airlines Rebuilds East Asia Network with Japan Comeback, China Expansion
April 7, 2026 | Press Release In a decisive network expansion aimed at strengthening its East Asia footprint, Malaysia Airlines has announced the resumption of direct flights to Fukuoka, alongside the launch of new services to Shenzhen and Changsha in China, with operations set to roll out between July and September 2026. The return to […]
SkyHop Conducts Successful Seaplane Test Flight in Rishikesh, Eyes Lakshadweep Connectivity
April 7, 2026 | Press Release India’s seaplane ambitions took a tangible step forward this week as SkyHop Aviation, a startup positioning itself as the country’s first commercial seaplane operator, successfully conducted a test flight on April 6, 2026. The aircraft executed both landing and take-off operations at the Ganga Barrage in Rishikesh, marking a […]
Bhajan Jamming Sets Sail: StarDream Cruises Introduces First-Ever Devotional Experience at Sea
March 18, 2026 | Press Release StarDream Cruises is bringing a distinctly Indian, community-led musical format to international waters with the introduction of Bhajan Jamming sessions onboard Genting Dream, marking what it describes as a first-of-its-kind experience at sea. The cruise line will roll out this concept on select sailings under its Dream Cruises portfolio, […]
Queensland Strengthens India Tourism Ties Ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics
March 15, 2026 | By Anita Shah Tourism and Events Queensland recently hosted a high-tea networking evening in Mumbai, bringing together key stakeholders from India’s travel trade, aviation sector, hospitality industry and media. The event formed part of a broader engagement with the Indian market as the destination deepens its long-term tourism partnerships in the […]
The Disney Adventure Sets Sail on its Maiden Voyagein Singapore
March 10, 2026 | By TDT Team and inputs from Anita Shah For years, Indian cruise lovers have watched the Disney Cruise Line magic unfold mostly in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Alaska. Now, that story has finally moved closer to home. With its maiden voyage from Singapore, the Disney Adventure has officially become the first […]
Oceania Cruises Launches ‘The Joy of Traveling Well’ Global Campaign to Highlight Intentional Luxury at Sea
March 12, 2026 | Team TDT Oceania Cruises has unveiled “The Joy of Traveling Well,” a new global brand campaign and refreshed brand expression that reinforces the cruise line’s positioning around intentional, destination-focused luxury travel. The initiative reflects the evolving expectations of luxury travellers, where modern luxury is increasingly defined by depth of experience, personalisation, […]
