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Aviation roundup: Air Astana, Air New Zealand and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships

Marriott India marks World Environment Day 2025 with planting of 100,000...

Marriott India has met its World Environment Day 2025 goal of planting 100,000 trees across more than 150 hotels in the country. The initiative...

Philippines set to welcome Indian tourists with new visa-free entry policy

Indian tourists may soon be able to travel to the Philippines without a visa for short stays as the South-east Asian nation prepares to...

IHG signs deal for Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Pithampur,...

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Kevit Retreats for the development of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pithampur, scheduled to...

IATA flags high costs, calls for smarter sustainable aviation fuel policies

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has forecast that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production will reach two million tonnes (2.5 billion litres), accounting for...

Millennium Hotels celebrates 30 years with new dining campaign

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has launched Culinary Compass, a new dining campaign for MyMillennium members, to mark its 30th anniversary. Available exclusively in Singapore...

LXR Hotels & Resorts launches new programme highlighting local experiences

LXR Hotels & Resorts, part of Hilton’s collection of independent properties, has launched the Pursuit of Adventure programme – a global initiative offering destination-specific...

Malaysian outbound players prepare for Timor-Leste’s entry into ASEAN

Timor-Leste is set to join ASEAN as its newest member, a development expected to bring new opportunities for the region’s tourism sector. The New Straits...

Agoda, Indian Hotels Company to expand global access to Indian hospitality...

Agoda has teamed up with the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) to expand its premium offerings across the globe. The partnership enables travellers internationally...

Novotel marks one-year WWF partnership with new sustainability initiatives

Novotel is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) by launching two new food initiatives ahead...