Priyal Dutta

China has announced an extension to its visa-free travel scheme for 11 European countries and Malaysia until December 31, 2025. The visa-free program was introduced in stages at the beginning of 2024 and was initially supposed to last one year.

The Singapore Airlines Group has partnered with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a historic deal. The fuel will be delivered in two shipments in 2024.

Qantas, the Australian airline, has agreed to pay a USD 66 million fine as part of a settlement after a controversy surrounding "ghost flights."

The Sri Lankan government had planned to increase the tourist visa fee from $50 to $100 which worried the travel and tourism industry. However, the decision was reversed on May 6 due to industry concerns, bringing relief to industry bodies.

DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer has appointed Tapeswar Jana as the hotel's new executive chef. Jana is an experienced and highly skilled culinary expert who brings a new level of excellence to the hotel.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced its partnership with Knowledge Economic City to launch two new hotels in Madinah, Saudi Arabia - Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC.

Hilton has recently opened Hilton Saigon, its first-ever hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, in the bustling financial and residential hub. The hotel's 228 guest rooms and suites boast sleek, contemporary interiors.

Passengers can travel by sea from the mainland to Lakshadweep in just seven hours, five hours faster than the previous travel time. . The new boat is equipped with high-speed connectivity, making it smoother than the earlier vessels.

Club Mahindra has launched its newest resort in Kumbalgarh, Rajasthan. This historical hotel resort is nestled amidst the beautiful Aravalli Hills, boasting the world's second-longest wall after the Great Wall of China.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the grand opening of Hyatt Centric Ballygunge Kolkata, marking the exciting expansion of the Hyatt Centric brand into the City of Joy.