Travel trade news for Indian travellers and the Indian travel tradehttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-41-air-india-express-saudi-flights-suspended-until-14-november/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-41-air-india-express-saudi-flights-suspended-until-14-november/Air India and Air India Express say their flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam stay suspended until 14 November 2026. Guests booked on or before 30 October can rebook once for free up to 29 November or take a full refund.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-43-airasia-deepavali-sale-ahmedabad-amritsar-trivandrum-ends-1-november/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-43-airasia-deepavali-sale-ahmedabad-amritsar-trivandrum-ends-1-november/AirAsia's Deepavali special fares, which include Ahmedabad, Amritsar and Trivandrum, can be booked only until 1 November 2026. The offer adds a one-time change fee waiver and up to 30% off Value Packs.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-42-phuket-global-wellness-summit-2026-tat-healing-new-luxury/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-42-phuket-global-wellness-summit-2026-tat-healing-new-luxury/The Tourism Authority of Thailand is co-hosting the Global Wellness Summit 2026 at Angsana Laguna Phuket from 10 to 13 November and will promote wellness routes across Thailand's five regions under its 'Healing is the New Luxury' theme.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-37-thailand-grand-diwali-festival-2026-bangkok-pattaya-phuket/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-37-thailand-grand-diwali-festival-2026-bangkok-pattaya-phuket/The Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 brings seven free celebrations to Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket from 3 to 29 November, with five diya-lighting ceremonies, Bollywood music, Indian food and festive markets.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-38-malaysia-visa-free-indians-ends-31-december-2026-no-extension-yet/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-38-malaysia-visa-free-indians-ends-31-december-2026-no-extension-yet/Official Malaysian pages still show visa-free entry for Indians ending on 31 December 2026. Travellers planning January 2027 trips should check for an extension before booking non-refundable plans and still file the free MDAC before arrival.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-39-dubai-fitness-challenge-2026-dubai-run-ride-dates/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-39-dubai-fitness-challenge-2026-dubai-run-ride-dates/The 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge runs from 31 October to 29 November 2026. Its two biggest events are Dubai Ride on 1 November and Dubai Run on 22 November, and residents and visitors can take part.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-40-singapore-merlion-statue-cleaning-24-26-november-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-40-singapore-merlion-statue-cleaning-24-26-november-2026/The Singapore Tourism Board says the main Merlion statue at Merlion Park will be covered for cleaning and repair works from 24 to 26 November 2026 and cannot be photographed then. The nearby Merlion cub statue stays open for photos.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-33-thailand-india-arrivals-1-9-million-427-weekly-flights/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-33-thailand-india-arrivals-1-9-million-427-weekly-flights/TAT says 1,896,058 Indians visited Thailand from 1 January to 26 October 2026. It counts 11 airlines and 427 weekly India–Thailand flights in October, and plans more promotion in India's smaller cities.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-34-thailand-november-2026-events-pattaya-fireworks-jazz/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-34-thailand-november-2026-events-pattaya-fireworks-jazz/TAT's November 2026 calendar lists 12 events, including the Pattaya International Jazz Festival (6–7 Nov), the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival (27–28 Nov) and the Udon Thani horticultural expo running to March 2027.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-36-air-india-express-navi-mumbai-gulf-flights-2027/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-36-air-india-express-navi-mumbai-gulf-flights-2027/Air India Group says Air India Express will start four daily domestic flights from Navi Mumbai in December 2026. Its Oman services, and planned Kuwait services, follow in January 2027. The Saudi, Doha, Muscat and Sharjah flights move by summer 2027.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-35-emirates-skywards-bonus-miles-hotels-holidays-car-rental-winter-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-35-emirates-skywards-bonus-miles-hotels-holidays-car-rental-winter-2026/Emirates Skywards members can earn double Miles with hotel and car-rental partners, and 50% bonus Miles on Emirates Skywards Hotels and Emirates Holidays packages, for bookings made from 29 October.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-30-indigo-saudi-arabia-flights-cancelled-until-14-november/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-30-indigo-saudi-arabia-flights-cancelled-until-14-november/IndiGo says its flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will stay cancelled until 14 November 2026 because of airspace restrictions. Air India's replies still give 7 November for Riyadh and Dammam.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-31-tat-five-tourism-priorities-2027-thailand-nextperience/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-31-tat-five-tourism-priorities-2027-thailand-nextperience/The Tourism Authority of Thailand has named wellness and longevity, festivals, creative experiences, sustainable travel and trusted standards as its five product priorities for 2027.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-32-bangkok-art-biennale-2026-opens-29-october/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-32-bangkok-art-biennale-2026-opens-29-october/The fifth Bangkok Art Biennale, themed "Angels & Mara", shows more than 200 artworks by 72 artists across 11 Bangkok venues from 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-27-guwahati-visakhapatnam-bangkok-flights-launched/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-27-guwahati-visakhapatnam-bangkok-flights-launched/IndiGo's Guwahati–Bangkok and Air India Express's Visakhapatnam–Bangkok services both started on 27 October 2026, the airports confirmed. Cyclone Arnab may disrupt Visakhapatnam flights on 27–28 October.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-28-swiss-bengaluru-air-india-toronto-mumbai-launched/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-28-swiss-bengaluru-air-india-toronto-mumbai-launched/SWISS flew LX140 to Bengaluru for the first time on 27 October 2026, and Toronto Pearson says Air India's non-stop Toronto–Mumbai service is officially open. Both add new long-haul options from India this winter.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-29-air-india-new-guest-amenities-international/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-29-air-india-new-guest-amenities-international/Air India has launched a new guest amenities collection with Gond artwork, Forest Essentials skincare, an Ayurvedic massager and Kullu Dawn loungewear, now on select international flights.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-24-indigo-gaya-bangkok-first-flight-launched/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-24-indigo-gaya-bangkok-first-flight-launched/IndiGo's non-stop Gaya–Bangkok service was flagged off on 26 October 2026. The twice-weekly route links the Bodh Gaya Buddhist circuit directly with Thailand.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-26-stb-getyourguide-mou-singapore-experiences/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-26-stb-getyourguide-mou-singapore-experiences/STB and GetYourGuide signed a two-year MoU in Berlin to develop, distribute and market Singapore tours and experiences worldwide. It is GetYourGuide's first destination marketing partnership outside Germany.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-25-indigo-navi-mumbai-international-flights-february-2027/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-25-indigo-navi-mumbai-international-flights-february-2027/IndiGo and Adani Airports say IndiGo will start international flights from Navi Mumbai in February 2027, shifting 12 daily departures from Mumbai's main airport and adding a daily Kathmandu service by July 2027.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-21-jnto-india-visitors-japan-september-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-21-jnto-india-visitors-japan-september-2026/Japan received an estimated 27,600 visitors from India in September 2026, up 8.7% on a year earlier. From January to September, Indian arrivals rose 19% to about 277,700, while Japan's total arrivals fell 2.9%.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-23-tat-itb-asia-2027-value-over-volume/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-23-tat-itb-asia-2027-value-over-volume/The Tourism Authority of Thailand took 14 Thai businesses to ITB Asia 2026 under the theme 'Healing is the New Luxury'. Its 2027 '4 NEWs' approach will guide marketing across ASEAN, South Asia and the South Pacific.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-22-stb-booking-com-visa-mou-itb-asia-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-22-stb-booking-com-visa-mou-itb-asia-2026/STB signed separate three-year MOUs with Booking.com (21 Oct) and Visa (23 Oct) covering joint marketing and data sharing. Visa's Visa Destinations programme starts in Singapore in November 2026.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-17-saudi-arabia-flight-suspensions-indigo-air-india-akasa-extended/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-17-saudi-arabia-flight-suspensions-indigo-air-india-akasa-extended/IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have extended their Saudi Arabia suspensions. Riyadh is off until 31 Oct (IndiGo), 7 Nov (Air India group) or 30 Nov (Akasa). Jeddah dates vary by airline.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-18-singapore-bts-the-city-arirang-december-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-18-singapore-bts-the-city-arirang-december-2026/Singapore Tourism Board and HYBE will run BTS THE CITY ARIRANG across Singapore from 1 to 31 December 2026, building up to BTS's four sold-out National Stadium concerts on 17, 19, 20 and 22 December.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-19-swiss-bengaluru-zurich-stays-summer-2027/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-19-swiss-bengaluru-zurich-stays-summer-2027/SWISS says its new Bengaluru route, which starts on 27 October, will continue through summer 2027 at five flights a week. That keeps the nonstop running across both winter and summer seasons.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-20-sri-lanka-india-38-percent-arrivals-october-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-20-sri-lanka-india-38-percent-arrivals-october-2026/Sri Lanka received 119,805 tourists from 1 to 22 October 2026, and 45,530 of them came from India. India is still Sri Lanka's largest source market for 2026, with 482,944 arrivals so far this year.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-14-emirates-skywards-mile-a-minute-dubai-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-14-emirates-skywards-mile-a-minute-dubai-2026/Skywards members living outside the UAE can earn one bonus Mile per minute in Dubai, up to 7,200 Miles, on Emirates or flydubai return trips booked 21 Oct to 5 Nov 2026 for travel until 13 Dec.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-15-new-international-flights-india-25-27-october-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-15-new-international-flights-india-25-27-october-2026/The northern winter schedule starts on 25 October. IndiGo opens Mumbai–Hanoi, Gaya–Bangkok and Guwahati–Bangkok, AirAsia returns to Ahmedabad, Air India starts Mumbai–Toronto and SWISS's first Zurich–Bengaluru flight leaves on 27 October.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-16-nakhon-phanom-illuminated-boat-procession-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-16-nakhon-phanom-illuminated-boat-procession-2026/TAT has added an illuminated boat, 800-drone displays and riverside workshops to the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession, running 22 to 27 October, with the finale on 26 October.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-11-emirates-a380-delhi-premium-economy-six-indian-cities/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-11-emirates-a380-delhi-premium-economy-six-indian-cities/From 25 October, Emirates flies its A380 on one daily Delhi–Dubai service and moves Kolkata's daily EK570/571 to the A350. By the end of October, Premium Economy will be sold from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Kochi.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-12-swiss-bengaluru-zurich-first-flight-27-october/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-12-swiss-bengaluru-zurich-first-flight-27-october/SWISS's new Zurich–Bengaluru service, its first to South India, begins with the winter schedule. The first flight from Zurich lands in Bengaluru on 28 October. Flights LX140/141 run five times a week.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-13-vietnam-embassy-seminar-india-tourism-direct-flights/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-13-vietnam-embassy-seminar-india-tourism-direct-flights/At a 21 October seminar in New Delhi, Vietnam's ambassador said the two governments recently agreed to double direct flights. Vietravel announced new India product lines, and MakeMyTrip said Indian arrivals in Vietnam could pass 1 million in 2026.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-08-air-india-standard-chartered-maharaja-club-singapore-uae/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-08-air-india-standard-chartered-maharaja-club-singapore-uae/Air India and Standard Chartered announced a partnership on 21 October. Eligible affluent Indian clients of the bank in Singapore and the UAE will get Maharaja Club Gold or Silver status, with Gold carrying Star Alliance Gold. The offer is due in the coming weeks.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-09-thailand-andaman-season-similan-maya-bay-reopen/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-09-thailand-andaman-season-similan-maya-bay-reopen/TAT says the Similan Islands reopened on 15 October after the monsoon closure, and Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi Le reopened on 1 October. Six marine national parks use electronic tickets, so buy them in advance and carry your passport.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-10-indigo-winter-launches-hanoi-gaya-guwahati-bangkok/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-10-indigo-winter-launches-hanoi-gaya-guwahati-bangkok/Three new IndiGo international routes begin with the winter schedule: daily Mumbai–Hanoi from 25 Oct, twice-weekly Gaya–Bangkok from 26 Oct and Guwahati–Bangkok from 27 Oct. IndiGo says the schedules are subject to regulatory approvals.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-04-vietnam-airlines-hanoi-ahmedabad/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-04-vietnam-airlines-hanoi-ahmedabad/Vietnam Airlines will fly Hanoi–Ahmedabad direct four times a week on Airbus A321s from 3 November 2026. Ahmedabad becomes the airline's fifth Indian city.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-05-tat-asean-india-shoppers-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-05-tat-asean-india-shoppers-2026/TAT has launched the third ASEAN India+ Shoppers in Thailand campaign, running September to November 2026. Indian visitors can register online for shopping, dining and hotel privileges from more than 50 partners.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-06-fuel-surcharges-indigo-air-india-october-2026/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-06-fuel-surcharges-indigo-air-india-october-2026/IndiGo revised fuel charges for bookings from 6 October; Air India and Air India Express followed from 9 October. IndiGo now adds ₹5,500 one way on Southeast Asia and Gulf routes; Air India lists USD 55 for West Asia.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-07-airasia-thai-airasia-restore-india-routes/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-07-airasia-thai-airasia-restore-india-routes/AirAsia resumes Kuala Lumpur–Ahmedabad on 25 October and Kuala Lumpur–Amritsar on 2 December. Thai AirAsia restores six Don Mueang–India routes between 25 October and 17 November, including Gaya, Guwahati and Jaipur.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/guide-south-korea-visa-for-indians/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/guide-south-korea-visa-for-indians/Indians are not eligible for K-ETA and need a sticker visa for South Korea. Single-entry fee is Rs 3,600 from 1 Aug 2026, plus Rs 1,600 VFS service charge. Group visa fees are waived to 31 Dec 2026, and Jeju allows 30 days visa-free on direct arrival.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-03-thailand-visa-northeast-routes/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-03-thailand-visa-northeast-routes/Thailand's visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders is now 30 days for tourism, effective 15 September 2026. IndiGo starts Guwahati–Bangkok on 27 October and Gaya–Bangkok on 26 October.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-02-air-india-delhi-osaka/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-02-air-india-delhi-osaka/Air India will fly Delhi–Osaka (Kansai) non-stop four times a week from 2 February 2027 on Boeing 787-8s, its second Japan destination after Tokyo Haneda.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-01-air-india-sia-singapore-booking/https://tangvah.github.io/travel-news-india/news/article-01-air-india-sia-singapore-booking/From 15 October, eligible India–Singapore flights run by Air India or Singapore Airlines can be booked standalone through either carrier's website, app or agents, covering 126 weekly flights from eight Indian cities.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT