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In hotel trends, Accor and LVMH have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express, a legendary House synonymous for more than a century with the most exclusive travel experiences

In travel industry news, UN Tourism has announced the addition of 39 new entities from the private sector to its growing network of Affiliate Members. The new members come from diverse backgrounds.

In a major relief for foreign airlines, the GST Council is expected to take up the issue of "related party transactions" in the meeting planned for next week. Aviation industry body IATA has been demanding this for some time.

In hotel industry news, InterGlobe Enterprises has lined up a slew of hotel openings in Europe. The hotels, under the Miiro brand, will first come up in Paris and Barcelona, followed by other European cities.

In airline industry news, Akasa Air has launched a direct flight between India and Saudi Arabia. This flight is part of a Middle East expansion planned by the airline, with more flights planed to other cities in the next few months

In travel trends, Goa is planing a slew of measures to ensure the safety of tourists and protect the environment as tourism surges in the beach state. A tourism safety force is on the anvil.

In travel trends, the new train will have hot water showers for first AC passengers , a dedicated toilet for the train's driving crew and the new trains will operate at a maximum speed of 160 km/h, with testing speeds reaching up to 180 km/h.

In travel trends news, Madhya Pradesh has launched an air taxi service to boost tourism. The new service will connect 8 tourist places in the state. In the first phase, two aircraft have been deployed.

The new civil aviation minister has got cracking on rising air fares barely a day after taking charge. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has said he will review rising air fares of airline and crack the whip soon.

in travel trends, The Lucknow Development Authority has mapped out an elaborate plan to develop the Kukrail river as a eco tourism destination.