The agreement includes the supply of engines, a multi-year maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) programme, and spare engines. It also encompasses a series of capability-building initiatives—delivered through Saudia Technic, the Group’s maintenance and engineering arm—designed to expand and localise the Kingdom’s aerospace expertise through technical training and knowledge transfer.

This 4th session marked a critical step in shaping an integrated, action-oriented tourism blueprint for the Northeast sharpening priorities, identifying bottlenecks, and accelerating coordinated implementation across states.

The agreement emphasises the joint promotion of responsible travel to Jeju Island, aligning both organisations under a shared effort to encourage the destination towards best-practice principles in the MICE industry, international cooperation, sustainability, community benefits, cultural preservation, and environmental protection

Zayed National Museum aims to offer visitors a journey through the history of the UAE, from the earliest evidence of human habitation to the civilisations that shaped its culture and identity. The museum also aims to serve as a cultural bridge connecting the seven emirates, emphasising their deep shared history and heritage.

LaRiSa Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of Nabha Haveli by LaRiSa, its first hotel in Punjab. The launch of this heritage resort located in the historic town of Nabha, near Patiala, marks LaRiSa’s continued expansion across North India and its entry into Punjab.

Introduction of new air routes and improved/direct connectivity with attractive early-booker pricing inspires travel interest

Bengaluru-based bus operator deploys Netradyne’s AI-powered Driver•i® technology across its fleet of night coaches, leveraging AI and edge-compute to curb risky driving behaviors and enhance passenger safety.

FAITH welcomes AIRDA into the Board and looks forward to their valuable contributions, insights, and collaborative efforts as we collectively work towards strengthening and advancing India’s travel, tourism and hospitality ecosystem.

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), together with 11 industry partners including Shahdag Mountain Resort and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), organised a series of roadshows in Saudi Arabia from November 24 to 26 to promote Azerbaijan as a year-round travel destination.

This successful cruise call is more than a tourism milestone — it is a living testament to Sri Lanka’s resilience, its hospitality, and its readiness to welcome the world.