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Visit Maldives will participate in SATTE 2026, South Asia’s leading travel‑and‑tourism trade exhibition, scheduled for 25‑27 February 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in Dwarka, New Delhi, India. The pavilion will showcase the Maldives’ unique natural beauty and cultural diversity to both business‑to‑business and business‑to‑consumer audiences, reinforcing the destination’s visibility

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was honoured with the “Most Popular International Wedding Destination 2025” award at the TTJ MICE Mart & Awards ceremony held on 30 October in New Delhi, India. The accolade underscores Thailand’s strong position in the Indian wedding and MICE markets, thanks to its warm hospitality, high‑quality services and a wide range of venues.

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Island Life Travel organised the second edition of the Maldives Diwali Carnival on 11 October 2025 at Ambria Exotica in New Delhi. The event attracted over 300 leading travel agents from across India, providing a platform for networking, resort presentations and festive entertainment.

The ceremony was opened by Her Excellency Ms Aishath Azeema, Maldives High Commissioner to India,

Effective Sept. 1, 2025, Air India will suspend its service between Delhi and Washington D.C.

The airline said it made the decision primarily because of fleet issues, including retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft, making them unavailable until at least the end of 2026. This, combined with the continued closure of airspace over Pakistan, led to “increased operational complexity”

Air India confirmed Wednesday the launch of direct flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, effective 1 October 2025.

With the launch of this new route, Air India will become the only carrier to operate non-stop flights between India and the Philippines, offering seamless connectivity through its Delhi hub and boosting tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges

Air India will launch daily direct flights between Delhi and Gaya, starting 1 September 2025, using Air India’s A320 aircraft.  

The new route adds Gaya as the 46th destination in Air India’s domestic route network. It will improve connectivity to Gaya and support Buddhist pilgrimage tourism. Travellers from other Asian countries can fly to Delhi and then connect with flights

Air India has launched a new direct flight connecting New Delhi to Frankfurt, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing expansion efforts. This new route strengthens Air India’s European presence and provides travelers with increased convenience and connectivity between India and Germany, two of the largest economies in the region.

The new service, which will operate three times

Very soon you will be able to reach Kashmir from Delhi by direct trains. According to reports, trains on this route will start operating from January 2025. This will also mark the completion of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project.

Referring to this, officials confirmed that most of the project work has been completed and the remaining tasks including

Yes, you read that right! India's capital Delhi has surpassed Pakistan's Lahore to become the most polluted city in the world with an AQI level reaching 1000! Pollution levels in New Delhi reached a whole new level on Wednesday morning as Delhiites opened their eyes to a thick layer of smog. The condition was so serious that it quickly became an emergency.

Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 aims to offer an exciting combination of Korean culture, business connections and entertainment in New Delhi. Organized by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) of India under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of South Korea, the event will be held over three days. It will kick off on October 18, 2024 with Travel Mart at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka,

Nagaland Tourism in collaboration with the Office of the Resident Commissioner, Nagaland House, with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is planning to host the third edition of the Autumn Festival from October 18 to 20. The festival will be held on the lawns of Nagaland House, New Delhi, giving the people of Delhi a unique opportunity to experience the spirit of the famous

Delhi's centuries-old heritage is becoming more popular than ever before. In an exciting move to promote the city's rich history, the Delhi Tourism Department has launched the Heritage Walk Festival, a massive event aimed at exploring the hidden and little-known historical sites scattered across the capital. The current festival will continue till December 31, 2024.

The festival began

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has suspended the membership of Delhi Zoo for six months, citing concerns about the abuse of Shankar, a 29-year-old African elephant housed at the facility. This suspension denies the Zoo access to key WAZA benefits, including participation in its annual conferences and access to travel grants.

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According to the latest news reports, the Center has introduced a new fast-track immigration plan at the Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi, which will reduce the immigration process from 15-30 minutes to a few seconds. The program, known as the Faster Immigration Trusted Traveler Program (FTI-TTP), will soon be launched in 21 more cities in India.

FTI-TTP, announced by the

In a recent update, Air India is all set to embark on a transformative journey worth around $400 million! The refurbishment program aims to modernize 67 of its older aircraft. With this, the Tata-owned airline wants to upgrade its status to that of a luxury carrier. This major refurbishment will begin with 27 narrow-body Airbus A320neo aircraft, followed by a comprehensive refurbishment of 40 wide-body

As per the latest news, Air India, one of the leading airlines of the country, has revised the closing time of check-in counters for international flights from Delhi. This initiative has already been implemented. As such, the check-in counter will henceforth be open for 75 minutes, as opposed to previously opening 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

If reports are to be believed,

In a major update to the aviation industry, Air India is all set to introduce Wi-Fi on its flights. Passengers on Air India flights will soon be able to view their social media and do other important work that requires an internet connection. According to reports, the A350 aircraft on the Delhi-London Heathrow route will be the first to provide Wi-Fi services to its passengers.

On September

For those who frequently travel between Delhi and Dehradun, exciting things are happening right now. According to reports, by December 2024, you will be able to cover the distance between these two cities in just 2.5 hours thanks to the upcoming Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.

In this regard, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ) has announced its plans to open the expressway by

India's first sunken museum was opened on July 29 in the cult complex Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat officially inaugurated the museum, which houses over 500 artefacts, many of which are on public display for the first time, according to reports. The museum is inspired by traditional 'baolis' or water tanks and offers a glimpse into the life of Mughal

According to a recent update by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Qutub Minar has left behind the Agra fort and became the second most visited monument by foreigners in 2023-2024 after the famous Taj Mahal. Qutub Minar is a stunning 13th-century architectural wonder built during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate. It has achieved a major milestone by surpassing the Agra Fort in popularity