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One Above Brings Hong Kong Disneyland Diwali Experience to India’s Travel Trade
One Above has announced an exclusive Diwali 2026 partnership with Hong Kong Disneyland, making a specially curated festive offering available to travel trade partners through its dedicated B2B booking platform, DMC Bazaar. The tie-up comes as demand for festive outbound travel from India continues to rise, with Hong Kong witnessing growing interest among Indian families for short-haul holidays. According to One Above, DMC Bazaar has recorded more than twofold growth in festiv
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2 days ago2 min read
Private Safaris Marks 50 Years of African Travel Expertise, Strengthens Focus on India
Kenya-based destination management company Private Safaris has marked its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of creating tailor-made travel experiences across Africa. Founded in Nairobi in 1976, the company has grown from an operator serving the Swiss market into an established DMC with a presence across East and Southern Africa. Over the years, Private Safaris has expanded its operations across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Southern Africa, developing expertise
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4 days ago2 min read
ITC Hotels Bring Ganeshotsav to the Table with Festive Maharashtrian Flavours
ITC Hotels is celebrating Ganeshotsav with a series of festive culinary experiences across its properties in Mumbai and Hyderabad, bringing traditional flavours, regional specialities and family-friendly celebrations to the occasion. At ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, the hotel has introduced ‘Bappa’s Bombay’, a two-part culinary celebration running from September 14 to 24. The experience includes a Maharashtrian festive lunch at Hornby’s Pavilion and a Bombay-inspired high tea at
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RezLive.com Takes Rail Booking Global with New International Routes
RezLive.com has expanded its rail booking portfolio beyond Europe, adding rail services across the Middle East, Asia and North America. The move marks a wider shift in the company’s rail strategy as it looks to provide travel agents and partners with access to rail connectivity across more international destinations. The B2B travel distribution platform’s expanded portfolio includes high-speed trains, intercity services, metro networks and airport rail connections. Among the
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Sep 112 min read
TripJack Enters Dubai, Sets Sights on GCC Travel Market
TripJack has expanded its international presence with the launch of a new office in Dubai, marking an important step in the Indian B2B travel platform’s plans to enter the wider Middle East market. The company will use the UAE as its regional base as it looks to build stronger partnerships with travel agents, suppliers and other industry stakeholders across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Through its Dubai operations, TripJack plans to provide regional travel businesses w
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Sep 112 min read
ITB India 2026 Wraps Up in Mumbai, Records 4,800+ Business Meetings
ITB India 2026 concluded in Mumbai after three days of business meetings, networking and knowledge exchange, bringing together more than 100 exhibiting brands and 600 travel trade buyers from India and international markets. The fourth in-person edition was held at the Jio World Convention Centre from September 1 to 3, connecting the global travel industry with key players and business opportunities across India and South Asia. During the three-day event, more than 4,800 one-
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Sep 102 min read
AIRIQ Strengthens Leadership with Manpreet Singh Appointment
AIRIQ B2B Online has appointed Manpreet Singh as Vice President – Sales (API), bringing more than 26 years of experience across the travel and technology-driven distribution sector. Singh has worked across multiple areas of the travel industry, including travel trade, white-label B2B distribution, online travel businesses, air and hotel solutions, and API integration. His diverse experience spans both traditional travel operations and technology-led distribution, giving him a
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Sep 101 min read
Ajman Tourism Launches Incentive Programme to Strengthen India Strategy
Three-city networking programme in Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad focuses on trade engagement and increasing visitor arrivals The Department of Tourism, Culture & Media, Government of Ajman, has announced a new incentive programme for Indian travel trade partners as part of its strategy to strengthen the emirate’s presence in the Indian market. The announcement was made during a three-city networking event held across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, bringing together travel age
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Sep 102 min read
Mission Udaan Bridges Classroom Learning with Tourism Industry in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: Sheeraz Tours and FICCI FLO Lucknow have joined hands to launch Mission Udaan – Empowering Dreams, Building Careers, Transforming the Future, an initiative aimed at connecting classroom learning with practical opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. Around 190 students and faculty members from five institutions, including Lucknow University, Amity University and Integral University, participated in the programme. An MoU was also signed, appointing Shee
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Sep 101 min read
Vipul Misra Takes Charge as Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines has appointed Vipul Misra as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, bringing more than two decades of experience in aircraft engineering and aviation leadership to the national carrier. He has built his career across several major Indian airlines, including Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines and Air Deccan. His experience spans legacy carriers, full-service airlines and low-cost operators, giving him exposure to di
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Sep 101 min read
Grand Hyatt Gurgaon Appoints Chiranjib De as Area Director of Human Resources
Grand Hyatt Gurgaon has appointed Chiranjib De as Area Director of Human Resources, bringing more than two decades of experience in hospitality human resources and a long association with Hyatt. He has built his career around talent development, colleague engagement and people-focused workplace practices. His new appointment will see him lead the Human Resources function at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon while also taking on Area HR responsibilities for Hyatt hotels across North India.
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Sep 92 min read
INDIA CITY WALKS™ and INDIA EXPERIENCES® Announce International PR Partnership with Aria Arora
New Delhi: Award-winning experiential tourism brands INDIA CITY WALKS™ and INDIA EXPERIENCES® have announced a new international PR and marketing partnership with Aria Arora, with an initial focus on strengthening their presence and travel-trade relationships across European markets. The collaboration will focus on enhancing the brands’ international visibility, positioning and engagement with overseas travel industry stakeholders. As part of the partnership, Aria Arora will
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Sep 22 min read
Mélange 2026 Enters Final Month with 400+ Travel Brands Confirmed for Mumbai Showcase
The third edition of Mélange 2026 is entering its final month of preparations, with more than 400 travel brands already confirmed for the two-day travel trade event scheduled for September 26–27 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Organised by MTF Events, Mélange 2026 is expected to bring together travel brands, exhibitors and buyers from across India and overseas. The growing participation has strengthened the organisers’ aim of developing Mélange as a national travel tr
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Sep 23 min read
ITB India 2026 Opens in Mumbai, Bringing Global Travel Industry Together for Three Days of Business and Knowledge Exchange
Mumbai: The fourth in-person edition of ITB India 2026 opened on September 1 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, bringing together travel industry professionals from India, South Asia and international markets for three days of business meetings, networking and knowledge exchange. Running from September 1 to 3, the event is bringing together professionals from the Leisure, MICE, Corporate Travel and Travel Technology sectors. More than 3,000 industry professionals,
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Sep 23 min read
TAAI-NR Elects New Managing Committee for 2026–2028 Term
The Travel Agents Association of India – Northern Region (TAAI-NR) has elected its new managing committee for the 2026–2028 term at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, on August 27, 2026. Mr. Neeraj Malhotra has been re-elected as Chairman for a fifth consecutive term, continuing his leadership of the Northern Region chapter. Mr. Anurag Agarwal has also retained his position as Honorary Secretary for a third consecutive term, while Mr. Neeraj
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Aug 291 min read
Disney Adventure Adds Langkawi to Select Singapore Cruises from December 31
Disney Cruise Line is expanding the itinerary of its Disney Adventure with the addition of Langkawi, Malaysia, as a new port of call from December 31, 2026. The island will be included on select four-night cruises departing from and returning to Singapore, giving passengers the opportunity to combine time onboard with a day exploring one of Malaysia’s popular island destinations. The first Langkawi sailing will depart Singapore on December 31, with the port visit scheduled fo
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Aug 282 min read
Dubai International Airport Sees Steady Recovery with 31.5 Million Passengers in H1 2026
Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 31.5 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, highlighting a gradual recovery in air traffic after a challenging start to the year. Passenger numbers were down 31.3% compared with the same period in 2025, largely due to regional airspace restrictions that affected airline operations and international connectivity. However, traffic showed a clear improvement during the second quarter. Passenger volumes increased from 3.5
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Aug 281 min read
TAWI LUSH Partners with Koncept Africa to Expand Bespoke Luxury Travel in India
TAWI LUSH has been appointed as the Sales and PR partner for Koncept Africa in India, marking a renewed focus on strengthening the luxury travel specialist’s presence in the Indian market. The partnership will focus on expanding trade engagement, building brand awareness and introducing Indian travellers to personalised African journeys. Koncept Africa is a specialist African safari design and consultancy company with offices across the UK, USA, South Africa and India. Its ex
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Aug 262 min read
Shop Your Trip Brings Japan Travel Expertise to North India with Delhi Roadshow
Shop Your Trip, through its Japan-focused brand Sasta Japan, hosted the North India Japan Travel Roadshow in New Delhi on August 22, bringing together travel agents and industry professionals for a dedicated session on Japan tourism and holiday sales. Held at Le Méridien New Delhi, the event followed a series of successful Japan roadshows conducted across South India and Nepal. The Delhi edition focused on strengthening travel trade knowledge and helping agents better underst
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Aug 261 min read
Bahrain Strengthens India Tourism Strategy with Intrepid Marketing & Communications
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has appointed Intrepid Marketing & Communications as its official trade representation and sales agency in India, in a move aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s presence in one of its key international source markets. Under the new mandate, Intrepid Marketing will lead Bahrain’s market development, travel trade engagement and strategic partnerships across India. The agency will work closely with travel agents, tour operators,
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Aug 262 min read
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