Newsletter - 21st September 2025

Daily News Updates / 21st September 2025

Travel Trade
California Courts India: Visit California’s Third India Mission Signals Strategic Growth From sun-drenched beaches and towering redwoods to world-class cities and gourmet dining, California once again positioned itself as the ultimate playground for Indian travellers.... READ MORE

Trends
India Emerges as a Key Growth Driver in Hong Kong’s MICE Tourism Hong Kong’s Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is charting a strong recovery, with India emerging as one of its most dynamic growth markets. In 2024... READ MORE

Trends
Explore the Colors of Navratri: A Traveller’s Guide to India’s Grandest Celebrations Navratri, celebrated over nine nights in honor of Goddess Durga, is one of India’s most cherished festivals. Beyond its religious roots, it is a cultural journey that transforms... READ MORE

Airlines
Air India Express Expands Horizons: Daily Non-Stop Flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok from October 18 Strengthening its international footprint from India’s tech capital, Air India Express has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok, starting... READ MORE

Airlines
Air France Unveils La Première: A Bold Redefinition of Luxury in the Skies Air France has raised the curtain on a reimagined La Première first-class cabin, a rarefied flying experience designed for the world’s most discerning travelers. With... READ MORE

Airlines
Air Canada Elevates the Regional Flying Experience with Reimagined Q-400 Amenities Offering New Standards of Comfort Fast, Free Wi-Fi sponsored by Bell on flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Montréal and Ottawa begins in October, an industry first New ergonomic seating will be... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Taiwan reaffirms its commitment to the Indian market Appoints a representative office to maintain strategic growth continuity from the previous year Following a year of active destination marketing campaigns and strong growt... READ MORE

Events
ITB India 2025 Concludes with Strong Global Participation and Strategic Insights ITB India 2025 closed its doors at the Jio World Convention Centre after three dynamic days of networking, knowledge-sharing, and business exchange. Now in its third in-pers... READ MORE

Trends
Hotels Urge Retention of ITC as GST Reforms Reshape Hospitality Sector The Hotel Association of India (HAI) has raised concerns over recent changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, cautioning that the removal of input tax credit (ITC) c... READ MORE

Trends
Taiwan’s Cashless Shift Enhances Tourist Convenience and Travel Economy Taiwan is rapidly advancing toward a cash-light future, a shift that is expected to make the island more attractive and convenient for international visitors. According to new res... READ MORE

Trends
Airbnb Powers India’s Tourism Economy with ₹113 Billion Boost in 2024 Airbnb has emerged as a key driver of India’s travel economy, contributing ₹113 billion (USD 1.35 billion) to economic activity in 2024 and supporting 111,000 jobs, according ... READ MORE

Aviation
Vietnam Airlines deploys wide-body aircraft on the Mumbai–Ho Chi Minh route Vietnam Airlines upgrades Mumbai–Ho Chi Minh City flights with Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, enhancing comfort and capacity for Indian travelers. Vietnam Airlines announce... READ MORE

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