At the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, ITA Airways unveiled its Winter 2025–2026 schedule, marking another milestone in its growth story with a stronger long-haul network, solid passenger performance, and closer integration with the Lufthansa Group. ITA Airways announced an ambitious winter schedule featuring 53 destinations, including 16 domestic, 21 …

Starting this winter, Malaysia Airlines and its sister airline Firefly will make multi-country travel in Southeast Asia simpler than ever. With new routes launching to Krabi on 17 November, Siem Reap on 27 November, and Cebu on 2 December 2025, Indian travellers can now explore two holidays in one seamless …

With its $16.7 billion adventure tourism industry booming, India can be among the top 10 global adventure tourism destinations. But only if we put safety at the core of our growth strategy, says Arshdeep Anand, Vice President, ATOAI. She calls for certified operators and stronger regulations, along with a national …

The World Tourism Day roundtable at PMML highlighted India’s focus on positioning the state-of-the-art museum as a must-visit cultural landmark through strong industry collaboration. Surbhi Sharma On World Tourism Day, the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML), New Delhi, hosted a roundtable discussion to position itself as a premier cultural …

From strengthening domestic connectivity in India to venturing deeper into Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, IndiGo is strategically aligning itself with India’s growth story, shares Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, in an exclusive conversation with TRAVTALK. Nisha Verma Emphasising that scale, technology, and globalisation will define IndiGo’s next phase of growth, …

The OTOAI Convention in Russia left an indelible mark on the minds of the delegates who attended the event and the knowledge sessions at the convention were about more than just telling the attendees what to do to boost their business. They focused on elevating the membership, not just in …

Continuing with its focus on expansion, Mayfair Hotels & Resorts has made its foray into Uttarakhand. It will also soon launch its loyalty programme —  for guests as well as travel agents. Hazel Jain Mayfair Hotels & Resorts is taking baby steps towards expanding its presence in the north and …

Grecotel and Elysian hosted 11 top Indian agents on a luxurious FAM trip across Corfu, Mykonos, and Athens in September. Grecotel Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Elysian, hosted an exclusive familiarisation trip this September for a select group of 11 top Indian travel advisors from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. …

SalamAir is sharpening its India focus with plans to expand beyond metros into high-demand tier II cities, target destination weddings and MICE travel, and strengthen digital distribution through OTAs and GDS tie-ups. Backed by AeroPrime Group as its India GSA, the airline is positioning Oman as a short-haul alternative for …

Switzerland is solidifying its position as a year-round destination for Indian travellers, with a 30% surge in winter visits complementing the traditional peak season. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Christian Schoch, Director India, Switzerland Tourism, shares details. Hazel Jain Switzerland has been receiving a robust response from Indian travellers …