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Akasa Air to commence operation from Noida International Airport
May 12, 2026
Days before it becomes operational, Noida International Airport, the third airport in the National Capital Region, Akasa Air, a low-cost carrier, has become the second airline to announce launch of flights from the airport. In a press statement, Akasa Air says it will commence da...
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Maharashtra to commence leopard safaris in Trimbakeshwar, Yeola
May 8, 2026
In order to curb human-animal conflict in parts of Maharashtra, the state government’s Forest Department has outlined a plan to start leopard safaris in Trimbakeshwar and Yeola in Nashik division. In a press statement, the Department says that the plan was reviewed at a review ...
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Strong summer surgent for tourism to Himachal Pradesh
May 8, 2026
Tourist arrivals in Manali in Himachal Pradesh have surged for the summer season, with hotel occupancy levels reaching 70 pc to 80 pc and expected to rise further during May and June, driven by pleasant weather, remaining snowfall and growing demand for adventure and leisure trav...
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80 pc rise in luxury hotel bookings by domestic travellers: Cleartrip
May 7, 2026
Hotels are the main driver of the upcoming summer travel boom in India as bookings rise by over 80 pc, and family hotel reservations increase by 124.9 pc, reflecting a rising preference among travellers for longer experience focused holidays and quality stays over budget travel. ...
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IndiGo to become launch carrier at Noida International Airport from June 15
May 7, 2026
Low-cost carrier IndiGo, India’s largest airline, will become the first commercial airline to begin scheduled operations at the newly-built Noida International Airport, with direct flights to 16 cities across India. In a press statement, IndiGo says that it will connect large c...
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Meghalaya nominates ‘Tourism Champions’ to boost grassroots tourism ecosystem
May 6, 2026
To strengthen grassroots participation and expand the tourism ecosystem, the Department of Tourism of Meghalaya hosted an event with nomination of ‘Tourism Champions’ while rolling out key initiatives including the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Homestay Mission, infrastructure...
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India’s hotel business is bouncing back with occupancy nearing 70 pc: HVS Anarock
May 2, 2026
India’s hotel business is recovering strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic as occupancy levels approach 70 pc and room prices rise 10-15 pc, says a report by HVS Anarock, a hospitality analysis firm. In a press statement, HVS Anarock says that the main drivers for the growth ar...
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DTTC and Sabhyata Foundation sign MoU for heritage tourism
May 2, 2026
In a move to expand public access to heritage experiences across the capital, Sabhyata Foundation, an NGO, and the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTC), destination marketing organisation of Delhi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intr...
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Infrastructure boost to double tourism share in GDP: Suman Billa
April 29, 2026
The 15th Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), a leading travel trade show, which ended in Jaipur on Tuesday, saw the participation of about 200 foreign buyers from 50 nations and the organisers claim that over 10,000 B2B meetings had been organised during the three-day show. At the...
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UP Tourism targets startups to expand job creation
April 25, 2026
In Uttar Pradesh, tourism is being recast as a jobs engine rather than a support sector. With a target to raise its employment share to 5 pc by 2047, the state is turning to startups, policy incentives and new travel formats to expand opportunities across local economies and serv...
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Polo Hotels relaunches brand with experiential luxury focus
April 23, 2026
Polo Hotels and Resorts, a leading luxury hospitality firm based in Northeast India, has unveiled a refreshed identity centred on curated, destination-specific experiences designed for travellers seeking immersive and story-driven stays. In a press statement, the hospitality firm...
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FTII film selected for Cinef competition at Cannes Film Festival
April 22, 2026
The organisers of Cannes Film Festival, the world’s largest film festival organised in the city in southern France every May, have announced that for the 79th Festival de Cannes, 10 short films have been selected for the competition from a pool of 3,184 submissions representing...
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