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Air India, and Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation between the two airlines. Building on their existing codeshare agreement, the MoU aims to strengthen connectivity between Saudi Arabia and India while supporting the continued growth of travel between the two countries. The [...] The post Air India, Saudia ink MoU to expand strategic cooperation appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, t

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has launched Iconiqa Collection, a curated portfolio of upscale hotels, with the signing of Laxminarayan Palace Resort in Vadodara under a revenue-sharing agreement through its subsidiary, Royal Orchid Goa Private Limited. The move marks the evolution of Iconiqa from a standalone hotel brand into a collection of destination-led properties, [...] The post Royal Orchid unveilsIconiqa Collection Brand appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel tr

Akasa Air will shift all its flight operations at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to Terminal 2 from August 1, 2026. The terminal change will apply to all Akasa Air flights operating from Mumbai. Passengers have been advised to verify their flight and terminal details before travelling to the airport. [...] The post Akasa Air shifts Mumbai flights to Terminal 2 appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .

Wildflower Goa has appointed Global Destinations as its exclusive sales, marketing, public relations, and travel trade representation partner for the Indian market to strengthen its presence among luxury travellers. Located in Saipem, North Goa, the family-owned retreat spans eight acres with seven luxury villas overlooking the Nerul River. Owned by the Navelkar family, the [...] The post Wildflower Goa appoints Global Destinations as Representative for India appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor

Imagicaaworld Entertainment plans to invest around INR 1,000 crore over the next five to six years to expand its amusement park network across India, targeting rising demand for leisure and entertainment experiences. The company aims to increase its portfolio from nine to 13 parks, focusing on Tier-1 cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the [...] The post Imagicaaworld to invest INR 1,000 crore for expansion appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism .

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is the official business events agency for Melbourne, Victoria, responsible for attracting international conferences, corporate meetings, incentive travel, and exhibitions. Leveraging the citys world-class convention infrastructure, strong research ecosystem, and vibrant cultural appeal, MCB positions Melbourne as a leading global business events destination. India remains a key growth market for [...] The post India Emerges as Melbourne Convention Bureaus S

Air India has made an upgrade to its Delhi-Toronto service, with the deployment of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the route from 1 August 2026, enabling the airline to remove the enroute fuel stop at Vienna and operate the service non-stop. The removal of the fuel stop is subject to available airspaces and is [...] The post Air India to deploy new B787-9 on Delhi-Toronto route from Aug 1; removes fuel stop at Vienna appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, t

Once considered a lean season for holidays, the rainy months are now emerging as a preferred travel window, with travellers seeking immersive, nature-led and offbeat experiences. Cleartrips Peekaboo Trends Tracker shows that monsoon travel is experiencing significant YoY growth across categories, with hotel bookings up over 54% and bus bookings surging by 140%. We are [...] The post Indians are choosing Nagaland over Goa this monsoon: Cleartrip Trends Tracker appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor:

As MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its leadership in Indias luxury hospitality sector, the brand has further reinforced its commercial leadership team with the appointment of Saugat Nandy as Assistant Vice President Sales. Bringing more than 29 years of experience across leading luxury hospitality brands, Saugat joins MAYFAIR to support the brands [...] The post MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts appoints Saugat Nandy as Assistant Vice President Sales appeared first on TravelBiz Monitor

Vikram Lalvani, Chairman of the All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) called for a more integrated tourism ecosystem that connects policy, infrastructure, hospitality investment, consumer trust and destination development. Speaking at the FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 during the panel discussion, Building a Seamless Tourism Ecosystem for India, Lalvani highlighted the role of vacation ownership and [...] The post AIRDA calls for integrated tourism ecosystem in India to aid growth appear

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has welcomed a delegation of Indian journalists and Air India Express representatives following the launch of Air India Express inaugural service between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, the airports first international route. The visit marks an important milestone in the long-standing relationship between the [...] The post Abu Dhabi welcomes first visitors arriving on Air India Expresss Navi Mumbai service appeared first on Trave