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Indian hospitality sector eyes data-led sustainability transformation
June 26, 2026
Senior sustainability and operations leaders from India’s leading hospitality companies, including IHCL, Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Brij Hotels and Mahindra Holidays and Resorts, have identified data-driven decision-making and stronger ESG practices as key to the fu...
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Bird Academy, Roseate Hotels launch Hospitality Learning Centre
June 26, 2026
With India’s hospitality industry expanding rapidly, Bird Academy, part of Bird Group that caters to hospitality and aviation industries, and Roseate Hotels and Resorts, a luxury hospitality brand owned by Bird Hospitality, have partnered to launch the Hospitality Learning Cent...
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India to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals from June 28
June 26, 2026
In a significant step towards restoring bilateral travel, India will resume issuing tourist visas to Bangladeshi nationals from June 28 after a two-year suspension. According to a press statement, visas will be issued through five Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in Dhak...
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Akasa Air to commence direct flights from Mumbai, Bengaluru to Udaipur
June 26, 2026
In a significant expansion of its domestic network, Akasa Air will launch daily non-stop flights connecting Udaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru from October 15, strengthening connectivity to the tourism destination. In a press statement, Akasa Air says that the new routes are aim...
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Chhattisgarh to launch Hornbill Safari in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
June 25, 2026
The Chhattisgarh forest department will launch a Hornbill Safari in the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve within the next month, combining wildlife conservation with community-based tourism and livelihood generation for tribal communities living around the reserve. According to a pre...
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Akasa Air reports 37 pc revenue growth in FY2025-26
June 24, 2026
As India’s aviation market continued to expand, Akasa Air, an Indian low-cost airline, reported a 37 pc rise in operating revenue and 30 pc capacity growth in FY2025-26, while becoming the fastest Indian airline to carry 25 million passengers. In a press statement, Akasa Ai...
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Heritage Tea puts Dibrugarh on Indian tea experience map
June 23, 2026
A tea experience centre has opened in Lahowal, Dibrugarh, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about Assam’s tea industry through guided tastings, tea blending and exhibits on tea production. In a press statement, Heritage Tea says that the Centre was inaugurated on ...
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Akasa Air begins operations from Noida International Airport
June 17, 2026
In a significant expansion of its domestic network, low-cost carrier Akasa Air has commenced operations from Noida International Airport. The launch strengthens connectivity between the National Capital Region and Navi Mumbai, while reinforcing the airline’s footprint in one of...
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Air India introduces new Basic fare family on select domestic routes
June 17, 2026
Air India, a Tata Group airline, has introduced a new ‘Basic’ fare on select domestic routes, offering a lower-cost travel option for value-conscious passengers. Available in Economy Class, the fare includes a 15 kg checked baggage allowance, 7 kg cabin baggage allowance and ...
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Meghalaya launches INR 32.14 billion highway projects to boost tourism
June 16, 2026
In a significant push for regional connectivity, six National Highway projects worth INR 32.14 billion were launched in Meghalaya to improve transport links, reduce congestion and strengthen connectivity with Bangladesh. According to the press statement the package includes the P...
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Air India Express launches daily Pune-Amritsar flights
June 16, 2026
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India has launched daily direct flights between Pune and Amritsar, expanding connectivity between Maharashtra and Punjab for leisure, business and religious travel. In a press statement, Air India Express says the route is aimed at ...
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3rd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave discusses Simhastha Kumbh tourism
June 16, 2026
The PHDCCI’s 3rd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave in Shirdi on June 12-13 concluded with policymakers, tourism authorities, temple trusts and industry stakeholders discussing preparations for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027-28 and strategies to strengthen Maharashtra’s spiritual t...
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