Oceania Cruises Puts Longer Voyages at the Centre of Luxury Travel Strategy
August 14, 2026 | Press Release Oceania Cruises is putting longer voyages at the centre of its luxury cruise proposition, responding to growing interest in slower, more immersive travel experiences that allow travellers to explore multiple destinations without the constant movement associated with conventional holidays. The cruise line’s portfolio ranges from Grand Voyages to 180-day […]
Royal Caribbean Expands Singapore Programme to Year-Round Sailings from October 2026
August 14, 2026 | Press Release Royal Caribbean International is expanding its Singapore deployment into a year-round programme from October 2026, giving Indian travellers more opportunities to explore Southeast Asia on shorter cruise holidays. TIRUN Travel Marketing, the cruise line’s exclusive representative in India, said Navigator of the Seas will be based in Singapore throughout […]
Star Air to Launch Direct Ahmedabad–Mundra Flights from August 17
August 14, 2026 | Press Release Star Air is set to strengthen air connectivity within Gujarat with the launch of direct flights between Ahmedabad and Mundra in Kutch from August 17, 2026. The new service will connect Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s commercial hub, with Mundra, home to India’s largest private port and a major centre for logistics, […]
Sopa Lodges Marks 40 Years of Safari Hospitality Across East Africa
August 14, 2026 | Press Release Four decades after welcoming its first guests, Sopa Lodges is celebrating 40 years of safari hospitality, with a legacy that has grown from a single 36-room property in Kenya’s Maasai Mara to a collection of lodges and resorts spread across Kenya and Tanzania. The journey began on August 8, […]
StarDream Cruises Unveils ‘Blockbuster Vacations’ Campaign to Drive India’s Cruise Growth
August 14, 2026 | Press Release StarDream Cruises has launched its latest India-focused campaign, ‘Blockbuster Vacations’, as it looks to drive demand for cruise holidays during the August–December 2026 travel season. The campaign was unveiled at The Confluence 2026, StarDream Cruises’ annual Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) Leadership Conference, held in India from August 11–13. The […]
Switzerland’s Grand Train Tour Marks 10 Years of Scenic Rail Journeys in 2026
August 12, 2026 | Press Release Switzerland’s iconic Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is marking its 10th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a decade of connecting travellers with the country’s most scenic rail routes, Alpine landscapes and cultural highlights. Launched to bring together Switzerland’s major panoramic train experiences within a single itinerary, the Grand Train Tour […]
Maldivian expands AVIAREPS India mandate to pan-India GSA as airline steps up India strategy
August 11, 2026 | Press Release Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has expanded its partnership with AVIAREPS India, moving the agency’s mandate from South India representation to a pan-India General Sales Agent (GSA) role. The move signals a broader push by the Maldivian to strengthen its presence in India and build sales across […]
Broadwick Soho becomes first London hotel to join SLH’s Finest Collection
August 11, 2026 | Press Release Broadwick Soho, the 57-room independent hotel in London’s West End, has become the first London property to join Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s (SLH) Finest Collection, placing the Soho address among the group’s most distinguished independent hotels globally. The move marks a significant recognition for Broadwick Soho, which […]
Vietjet to launch Ho Chi Minh City–Western Sydney flights from January 2027
August 11, 2026 | Press Release Vietnamese carrier Vietjet is set to expand its Australia network with a new nonstop service between Ho Chi Minh City and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), beginning January 9, 2027. The twice-weekly service will make Vietjet one of the first airlines to offer international connectivity to Australia’s newest international […]
Destination DC Concludes Three-City India Sales and Media Mission
August 10, 2026 | Press Release Destination DC, the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, concluded its annual India sales and media mission with engagements across Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad from August 2 to 7. The mission brought together travel advisors, tour operators and media representatives to highlight new attractions, hospitality developments, culinary experiences […]
