IndiGo extends free waivers on cancellations until March 31, 2026
In response to the ongoing geopolitical disruptions across the Middle East, IndiGo has announced a significant extension of its full cancellation waivers for all flights operating to and from the Middle East and Istanbul up till March 31, 2026. The airline requested the customers to stay updated on their flight status by checking on IndiGo’s website and social media channels....
KTS set to host series of B2B roadshows in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad
The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS) is set to host its next series of Destination Promotion B2B Roadshows in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad from March 9 to 11, 2026, organised in association with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), and Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd...
Peru eyes high-value Indian vacationers as arrivals expected to reach 40,000 this year
Luis Cabello, Trade & Tourism Counsellor of Peru in India spoke with T3 on the sidelines of a recent roadshow in India that saw participation from around 15 Peruvian tourism companies, with many entering the Indian market for the first time. After the recent activations in Delhi and Mumbai, the tier-2 Indian cities are also on the radar as part of the next phase of promotional activities.
Malaysia Airlines announces additional European services to support travellers amid global disruption
Malaysia Airlines will introduce additional flights between Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from March 6 to 8, 2026 to support travellers affected by ongoing disruptions across global travel networks...
Country Inn strengthen footprints in Punjab with launch of the Country Inn, Jalandhar
Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of ‘Espire Hospitality Limited’, has announced the opening of Country Inn, Jalandhar - a contemporary hotel offering a seamless blend of elevated comfort and warm hospitality. The hotel features 48 well-appointed rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant, 5,000 sq. ft. pillarless ballroom. The hotel will soon be launching a spa,...
IHCL signs 500 key Taj hotel in Patna, Bihar
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Patna, Bihar. This is a greenfield project in partnership with Patliputra Palace Pvt. Ltd. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “Patna presents significant potential for celebrations, large conventions and business travel, making it a key destination...
KITTS conducts training programme for TN tourism officials
The Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), the state's HR development arm, has launched a full-fledged training programme for tourism officials of Tamil Nadu on Kerala’s innovative and sustainable tourism practices from March 5, 2026. KITTS will impart training for as many as 60 Tourism Information Officers from Tamil Nadu, who are working at state and district levels...
Azerbaijan renews India strategy, focuses on Quality over Quantity as arrivals dip 30%
Azerbaijan had steadily emerged as a favourite short-haul destination for Indian travellers, driven by easy connectivity, visa facilitation and the growing appeal of Baku as a leisure and celebration hub. However, geopolitical developments affecting regional airspace and travel sentiment led to a temporary slowdown in arrivals from India...
IndiGo connects Jamnagar with Navi Mumbai
IndiGo has announced daily, direct flights connecting Jamnagar and Navi Mumbai, effective 23 April 2026. With this addition, Jamnagar becomes IndiGo’s 6th destination in Gujarat after Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and recently announced Bhavnagar. The new service will be operated by IndiGo’s A320 aircraft and will support trade and tourism by boosting regional connectivity.
SITA integrates Google’s Find Hub into WorldTracer for smart baggage recovery
SITA has integrated Google’s Find Hub item locating sharing feature into WorldTracer, the global system used by airlines to find and reconcile delayed and mishandled baggage. This integration marks a significant shift, allowing passenger-authorised location data from major global mobile platforms to be seamlessly incorporated into the baggage recovery process...
