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Singapore reports 25% rise in Indian cruise tourists

Singapore-based cruise companies are reporting strong growth in footfall of Indian tourists, with some 1,27,000 of them having sailed on luxury liners last year, up 25 percent from 2016. Singapore-based

Destinations

‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme is for development, maintenance and operation of Tourism amenities in monuments: Tourism Ministry

Project envisages limited ‘access’ to non-core areas and ‘no handing over of monuments’ are involved In response to certain reports appearing in the media regarding Adopt a Heritage Scheme, the

Government

AAI inks performance MoU with civil aviation ministry

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed its Annual Performance Contract (APC) for the year 2018-19 with ministry of civil aviation. The MoU was signed on April 27 between

Aviation

Vietnam Airlines renews distribution agreement with Sabre

Sabre Corporation announced a renewed, long-term distribution agreement with Vietnam Airlines. Under this agreement, Vietnam Airlines’ content will continue to be distributed through Sabre’s leading global travel marketplace, further supporting its

Aviation

Aditya Ghosh resigns as IndiGo President

IndiGo will in the coming months consider naming Gregory Taylor, as its president and chief executive officer, pending approvals. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which runs the country’s top carrier IndiGo, said

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A bloated Air India on a hiring spree; to induct 270 co-pilots

Ongoing privatisation and mounting losses have not deterred the flag carrier Air India from adding to the already-bloated workforce,as it’s in the process of hiring around 270 co-pilots in the

Transport

Vistara becomes member of IATA

Vistara has become the third Indian carrier to be a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association of more than 280 airlines, which will help it

Destinations

American Express Global Business Travel unveils ground transportation platform

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has unveiled a multi-channel ground transportation platform that gives travel managers and travellers expanded flexibility, choice and control. GBT’s ground platform offers access to

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Stuba officially launched by roomsXML and getabed

After announcing the merger of their businesses earlier this month, it was revealed that the combined group will be branded as Stuba. Stuba made its first official appearance at the

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Virgin Atlantic partner with master pâtissier Eric Lanlard

Customers can now avail this service on DEL – LON flights Virgin Atlantic is announcing a brand new partnership with celebrity chef and master pâtissier Eric Lanlard. Eric has create