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SF Eats in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 takes top prize in global awards The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has earned global recognition as the SF Eats Food Hall in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was named Airport Food Hall of the Year at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and [...] The post Food Hall at SFO Named Best in the World appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .

Eve Air Mobility will showcase the progress of its electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) programme at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, highlighting advances in flight testing and its roadmap towards certification. Since its maiden flight in December 2025, the engineering prototype has completed dozens of successful test flights and is preparing to begin [...] The post Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL programme with flight testing progress at Farnborough appeared first on Trav

Castaway Island, Fiji is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a year-long programme highlighting its heritage, sustainability initiatives and guest experiences. Opened on July 6, 1966, the beachfront resort will commemorate the milestone through archival showcases, storytelling campaigns and themed events running until the end of 2026. The resort, now part of OUTRIGGER Resorts & [...] The post Castaway Island, Fiji celebrates 60 years with heritage and sustainability focus appeared first on Tr

Akasa Air, Indias fastest-growing airline, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The partnership marks an important step towards strengthening the countrys SAF ecosystem and supports Indias broader decarbonization ambitions, while aligning with [...] The post Akasa Air, BPCL partner to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption appe

Digital travel platform Agoda has released new insights highlighting the international beach destinations gaining interest from Indian travellers this July and August. While perennial favourites continue to feature prominently, accommodation search trends highlight growing interest in a wider mix of coastal and island destinations across South and Southeast Asia as well as Europe. Travellers are [...] The post Indians are expanding international beach holidays bucket list: Agoda appeared first o

EaseMyTrip has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand, to promote the states diverse tourism offerings through digital initiatives and enhance its visibility among travellers across the country. The MoU was signed during the Jharkhand Tourism Stakeholders Summit held in New Delhi, in the presence of Chief [...] The post EaseMyTrip inks MoU with Jharkhand to drive digital push for tourism appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: In

Emirates has introduced a new flexible payment solution to benefit its Indian customers, making it possible to fly better and pay conveniently with affordable monthly instalments. Available now, Emirates passengers in India can book their travel to close to 140 destinations in the airlines expansive network, while enjoying the convenience of paying by Equated Monthly [...] The post Emirates introduces EMI payments via 12 banks for Indian customers appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India trave

Cochin Port Authority has confirmed 64 cruise ship calls for the 202627 season beginning in October, including 56 international vessel calls. The announcement comes as Keralas cruise tourism sector continues to recover from disruptions caused by the Red Sea crisis and the conflict in West Asia. While the number of confirmed calls is [...] The post Cochin Port confirms 64 cruise ship calls for new season appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .

Sharaf Travel India has entered into a strategic partnership with Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small-ship luxury expedition cruise operator renowned for delivering immersive experiences in some of the worlds most remote and biodiverse destinations. Through this partnership, Sharaf Travel India will offer Indian travellers exclusive access to Aqua Expeditions portfolio of luxury yacht-style [...] The post Sharaf Travels inks strategic deal with Aqua Expeditions appeared first on TravelBi

Tripura Tourism organised a roadshow in Mumbai on July 6, 2026, to promote the states tourism potential among travel trade professionals. Held at The Orchid Hotel, the event brought together tour operators, travel agents and tourism stakeholders for business-to-business networking and destination promotion. The roadshow showcased Tripuras diverse tourism offerings, including heritage sites, [...] The post Tripura Tourism showcases destinations at Mumbai roadshow appeared first on TravelBiz Mon

The Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) Mumbai organised an Educational Familiarisation (Edu FAM) tour to Varanasi and Ayodhya in June, offering members from Mumbai and Pune an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of two of Indias most popular spiritual destinations. The tour was hosted by Balaji Travels, a Varanasi-based B2B destination management company [...] The post ETAA Mumbai hosts educational FAM to Varanasi, Ayodhya appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news,

Ospree Duty Free has partnered with VFS Global to enhance the travel experience for eligible UK visa applicants in India by offering exclusive shopping benefits. The initiative reflects the growing demand for seamless travel experiences that extend beyond the airport terminal. Under the partnership, customers applying through participating VFS Global UK centres from [...] The post Ospree Duty Free Partners with VFS Global to Enhance the Travel Experience with Exclusive Shopping Benefits appear

The Serai Resorts has welcomed the Karnataka Governments decision to resume safari and eco-tourism activities at Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) under enhanced safety protocols. The resumption follows a temporary suspension of safari operations and marks an important step to wards restoring responsible wildlife tourism while reinforcing the states commitment to balancing [...] The post The Serai Resorts welcomes resuming of safaris at Bandipur & Nagarhole National Par

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Indias Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be integrated with Indonesias payment system, which will enable tourists and businesses to make cross-border retail payments more easily by using their domestic payment apps. Addressing a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, PM Modi said, We are [...] The post After Greece, Indonesia to link Indias UPI for benefit of tourists & businesses appeared first on TravelBiz Mo

Indian airlines carried 1.53 crore domestic passengers in May, over 11 per cent higher than 1.38 crore people flown in April, according to official data released on Tuesday. Compared to May 2025, the domestic air traffic jumped 9.49 per cent. In May, IndiGos market share dipped to 64.9 per cent, and that of Air India [...] The post Indian airlines flew 1.53cr domestic passengers in May appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .