Volotea & ITA Airways adds new bilateral codeshare agreement to boost connectivity
Strengthens partnership with enhanced connectivity between Italy and Europe. The two airlines will offer new travel opportunities, greater connectivity, and up to 104 available combinations. This marks a new step in the strategic partnership between the two companies, aimed at strengthening connections between Italy and Europe.
Strategic entry, not scale play: Marriott’s Autograph Collection enters India with 176-key Noormahal Karnal
While Delhi NCR belt will be in sharp focus for demand generation, the partnership will elevate Noormahal from a domestic landmark to an international destination, backed by Marriott’s massive global reach. Eyes on maximising RevPAR
Air transport industry invests USD 50.8 bn in IT; data coordination gap stalls AI, digital progress: SITA
SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record USD 50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict...
Agency led growth - Mastering the “Digi” shift
This was discussed during a panel discussion titled ‘Agency led growth- Mastering the “Digi” shift’ during SATTE Conference 2026, where the discussion was steered by Sandeep Dwivedi, Managing Director, Amadeus South Asia.
Only 34% of Japan hotels reached advanced localisation; opportunities ahead: Report
Digital travel platform Agoda, in its latest report “Tailored to Win: Mastering Localisation to Capture Asia’s Travelers in Japan,” spotlights a key gap in Japan’s hospitality landscape, with only 34% of hotels having moved beyond basic localisation strategies. Among surveyed properties, 71% of hotels at early stages of localisation reported positive revenue outcomes, compared to all hotels...
Air India enters into interline partnership with Westjet
Air India announced a new interline partnership with WestJet, Canada’s leading leisure carrier, to boost connectivity between India and North America beyond Toronto and Vancouver. The partnership enables single-ticket itineraries combining Air India and WestJet flights, offering smoother journeys, coordinated baggage handling, and simplified journeys for travellers.
Etihad elevates premium cabins on Mumbai, New Delhi flights
The airline will introduce the Airbus A321LR twice daily to Mumbai and New Delhi, complementing twice daily wide-body services to each city.
Emirates & Wesgro sign MoU to boost inbound tourism to Western Cape
Under the agreement, Emirates and Wesgro will collaborate on boosting travel from key growth markets including the GCC, Far East, India, and other mutually identified source markets, to promote the destination and encourage travellers to experience the abundance of natural, cultural and historical attractions.
Mammoth Lakes Tourism Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Mammoth Lakes Tourism announced the appointment of Brian Wright as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter for the organisation and the Mammoth Lakes community. Wright’s appointment follows the departure of former President and CEO John Urdi and reflects a deliberate effort to ensure leadership aligned with the organisation’s long-term vision and the needs of...
AISATS join hands with Tata Motors to deploy electric passenger coaches
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) announced the induction of a new fleet of electric airport passenger coaches from Tata Motors, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable, low‑emission airport operations across India. The first two electric coaches are being handed over to AISATS at the Tata Motors’ facility in Lucknow, in the presence of the...
