Goa is all set to celebrate Shigmo 2026, cultural festivals, showcasing its folk traditions through music, dance, and artistic expressions. A meeting to discuss the organisation of the Shigmo float parades across various centres in the State was chaired by Minister for Tourism Rohan A. Khaunte, in the presence of Director of Tourism Kedar Naik and Managing Director, Goa Tourism Development....

Emirates celebrates a significant milestone as it marks 20 years of operations in Thiruvananthapuram, a key gateway in its South India network and an important hub for travel, trade, and tourism. Since commencing operations on February 1, 2006, Emirates has carried more than 4.6 million passengers on over 19,000 flights between Dubai and Thiruvananthapuram...

Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking the airline’s first order for this type. The new aircraft will support the airline’s network expansion while delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous generation aircraft...

Akasa Air commenced operations from Dibrugarh, further strengthening its presence in Assam. The inaugural flight on February 3, 2026, departed from Dibrugarh Airport and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The new route is designed to improve accessibility in the region, supporting the growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel...

ELIVAAS, Luxury villa hospitality platform, has scaled its operational portfolio to approximately 620 villas within two years of launch, positioning itself among the fastest-growing organised players in India’s villa hospitality segment. Since its inception, ELIVAAS has hosted over 3 lakh guests, with guest volumes growing 2.7x between December 2023 and December 2025, driven by demand from group..

Visit Seattle, the official destination marketing organisation for the city of Seattle in Washington State, USA, has appointed Sartha Global Marketing as its representative in the Indian market. This strategic partnership marks Visit Seattle’s formal entry into India and underscores the destination’s growing focus on the rapidly expanding Indian outbound travel market...

SOTC Travel, an omnichannel travel and tourism company has enhanced its holiday booking experience by introducing no‑cost EMI options, making travel more affordable and financially convenient for Indian consumers. As part of this initiative, customers booking holidays with SOTC can now opt for no‑cost EMI plans, allowing them to spread payments over convenient tenures, thereby reducing upfront..

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd for the development of voco Lucknow. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the upcoming hotel will introduce IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to this vital capital city, reinforcing the company’s strategic expansion in high-potential urban centres across India.

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, announced a new partnership with The Postcard Hotel, Asia’s luxury hospitality brand. This marks a significant milestone for the programme as it expands its network of premium partners and embarks on a new chapter in redefining luxury travel...