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IndiGo latest airline to unveil Covid-19 cuts
IndiGo will cut ten per cent of its workforce as it downsizes to meet falling demand in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The largest carrier in India last month said it would seek to cut over £400 million in costs this year.
Hospitality Tomorrow: India currently in ‘eye of the storm’
The Indian hospitality market is currently in the “eye of the storm” when it comes to the Covid-19 outbreak according to Neeraj Govil, senior vice president for south-Asia at Marriott International.
Hospitality Tomorrow: Luxury travel to lead recovery in India
While many commentators are predicting the economy and mid-scale sectors will be the first to recover in the post Covid-19 world, industry insiders in India are betting exclusive trips will woo travellers.
British Airways brings travellers home from India
The airline has already flown back thousands of travellers as part of 65 rescue flights which have either operated or are planned to operate in the coming days from destinations across the globe.
India imposes visa restrictions to slow coronavirus outbreak
In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, India will issue only diplomatic, official, employment and project visas for the next month. The move is expected to impact negatively on the tourism, hotel and aviation industries.
Insight Vacations launches new women-only India trip
Hot on the heels of International Women’s Day, Insight Vacations has launched a new women’s only trip – Inspirational India, A Wander Women Journey.
Air Astana to debut Mumbai connections in June
Air Astana will launch services between Almaty and India’s commercial centre, Mumbai, on June 1st. Flights will be operated four times a week using Airbus A320, with a sector time of 4.5 hours in each direction.
Ganges River Cruise with William Dalrymple - Steppes Travel & Ganges Voyager
Board the five-star Ganges Voyager on a 10-day river cruise into the heart of West Bengal. William Dalrymple, author and historian will join you onboard to share his knowledge of India and explore key regions mentioned in his latest book, The Anarchy.
Taj Fateh Prakash Palace opens in India
Indian Hotels Company has begun the new year with a new addition to its collection of authentic palaces – Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur.
ATM 2020: Indian travellers spur GCC tourism growth
Colliers International has released research predicting more than a fifth of India’s total outbound market will travel to the GCC by 2024 – with business, place of work and leisure underpinning this demand.
Taj Tirupati seeks to capitalise on religious tourism in India
Taj Hotels has announced the opening of its new property in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to the renowned shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
Air India to take off for Amritsar from London Stansted
The first ever scheduled flights to India from London Stansted will take off later this month with the launch of Air India’s three-times a week service to Amritsar in the north west of the country.