Marriott International names Kiran Andicot as Senior VP, South Asia
Marriott International Inc. has appointed Kiran Andicot Senior Vice President, to lead its South Asia region. The promotion will see Kiran overseeing Operations and Development across Marriott International’s South Asia portfolio.
New Terminal of Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar inaugurated
Until now, airport operations were being managed from a temporary facility, as the state government prioritised early functionality after the airport’s completion in 2022. The new terminal building will have an enhanced capacity of 15 lakh annual passengers.
Malaysia Aviation Group boosts growth with new routes
Malaysia Airlines will commence daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) beginning January 9 2026, bringing the airline’s network in Greater China to seven destinations. The airline currently operates flights to Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG), and Taipei (TPE).
Dudhwa Mahotsav debuts in Uttar Pradesh this November
The three-day celebration, conceptualised by the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board, aims to spotlight the biodiversity, tribal heritage, and conservation-led tourism that make Dudhwa one of India’s most promising nature destinations.
SAF is a practical, immediate solution to decarbonise aviation sector: MoCA Minister Naidu
88 airports have already transitioned to 100% green energy usage, setting benchmarks for global best practices. This and more were highlighted at the launch event of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility Study for India, which aims to provide strategic insights to shape India’s national SAF policy framework.
MTF Events gears up for 2nd edition of ‘Melange’ on September 20 - 21
MTF Events is all set to host the 2nd edition of ‘Melange’ on September 20 and 21, 2025. The B2B travel trade show, in its second edition, is moving to a new venue at NESCO Hall VI in Mumbai. A key highlight this year, setting it apart from the maiden edition, is the introduction of a hosted buyer programme.
MPEDB & ATOAI join hands to promote sustainable adventure tourism in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board (MPEDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to promote safe, sustainable and community-focused adventure tourism across Madhya Pradesh on September 3, 2025.
MakeMyTrip strengthens myPartner with international holiday packages
MakeMyTrip’s B2B platform, myPartner, has onboarded Europamundo, to bring 600+ of its international packages by Indian travellers to the platform’s 50,000 registered travel agents. The development is aimed to make it easier for travel agents discover and recommend popular itineraries that resonate with the preferences of their customers. myPartner will also offer B2B rates to ensure better margins
Araqila by SaffronStays and FLY91 forge strategic partnership
SaffronStays enters a strategic partnership with FLY91, a regional airline, boosting connectivity across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Said to be an exclusive collaboration for SaffronStays’ recently launched first boutique resort property, ‘Araqila,’ in Sindhudurg, paving the way for promoting regional tourism and offering experiential value for customers.
Nok Air submits safety docs to Thailand Civil Aviation, operations to continue normally
Nok Air appreciates CAAT’s prompt review of the clarifications provided, with a view to easing and lifting the restrictions on the addition of flights and international routes.
