India Tourism News
Jet Airways adds further frequency to Manchester-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, before the first plane has even taken off. The airline will now offer five flights a week to the Indian city, giving people of the North increased flexibility and options.
Jet Airways to launch Manchester-Mumbai connection in November
Jet Airways will launch the first non-stop service between Manchester and Mumbai on November 5th. Further strengthening its flight offering in the United Kingdom and Jet Airways’ commitment to opening up travel to India for UK business and leisure travellers, the service will operate four days a week including Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Wow Air expands in Asia with new Delhi route
Low-cost airline Wow Air has announced flights to India from its Icelandic hub, the airline’s first destination in south Asia.
StayWell Holdings moves into southern India
StayWell Holdings has announced it will further expand its Park Regis portfolio in India, with the rebranding of Aveda Resort & Spa in Kumarakom to Park Regis Aveda, Kumarakom.
The Park Hotel Goa Baga River opens in India
The Park Hotels, pioneers of design and boutique hotels in India, has launched its newest boutique property in Baga River, one of the most sought after and picturesque areas of the Goan coast.
Vietjet to connect Ho Chi Minh City-New Delhi later this year
Vietjet has announced it will launch the first direct flights form Vietnam to India. The move was announced at the recent Vietnam–India Business Forum, with the first flights expected to depart in the third quarter of this year.
Airbus predicts sharp increase in Indian aviation demand
India will require 1,750 new passenger and cargo aircraft over the next 20 years to meet an exponential rise in both passenger and freight traffic, according to Airbus’ latest India Market Forecast.
Zone by The Park Jodhpur opens in Rajasthan, India
The Park Hotels has launched its second hotel in Rajasthan under the Zone by The Park brand. The new Jodhpur property is centrally located in the vibrant Blue City and provides a haven for aspiring, price-conscious travellers in search of chic design and a dynamic atmosphere.
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy One to open this summer
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Embassy Group will open a new Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences later this year in Bengaluru, one of India’s fastest growing cities.
HVS to rebuild in India as senior leadership establishes rival venture
President and chief executive of HVS, Stephen Rushmore, has confirmed that the leadership of the firm in India is changing. Managing partner Manav Thadani and several members of his team have announced they will be leaving HVS to pursue their own venture in the hospitality sector.
Naveen Verma, secretary, ministry of development, North Eastern Region, India
With India making a sustained push to welcome international guests in 2017, Naveen Verma, secretary of the ministry of development for the North Eastern Region of the country, here tells us how important the sector can be for the growth of an economy.
Rashmi Verma, secretary, tourism, government of India
Rashmi Verma, secretary, tourism, government of India, here tells Breaking Travel News why the country decided to focus on spiritual travel in 2017. With adventure tourism next on the agenda, she also details what makes the country suitable for travellers 365 days a year.