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India is moving closer to a historic railway transformation as its first high-speed train service targets an August 2027 launch. The opening phase will form part of the 508-kilometre Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, India’s first dedicated bullet train project. The latest official update identifies the Surat–Vapi stretch as the first section expected to begin
Brussels Airlines has launched Heritage, a signature Belgian aperitif created to strengthen its premium long-haul passenger experience. The airline developed the beverage with Belgian mixologist Manuel Wouters and family-run Filliers Distillery. It is now available exclusively to Business Class passengers on long-haul flights. Heritage combines Belgian apples, Pica pears, elderflower and a grain-based spirit. The
Boeing 737 MAX orders have passed a major milestone as airlines prepare to expand fleets across Asia, Europe and the Americas. The aircraft family has secured more than 7,200 orders across its different variants. This achievement makes it Boeing’s most ordered commercial aircraft programme. The expanding order book could eventually bring travellers more frequencies, newer
Eurowings will launch direct flights between Prague and Rovaniemi from December 20, 2026, opening a new Central European gateway to Finnish Lapland. The seasonal service will operate every Sunday until February 21, 2027. Eurowings will deploy Airbus A320 aircraft on the route throughout the peak winter tourism season. The connection will give travellers from the
A major Gatwick Airport runway disruption forced 14 inbound aircraft to divert after a British Airways Airbus A320 suffered a suspected nose-wheel problem. The aircraft landed safely late Tuesday night. However, it remained immobilised on Gatwick’s main operational runway and prevented other arriving flights from landing. British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI Airways services faced
Indian Hotels Company has reinforced its leadership in India’s hospitality sector after its iconic Taj brand retained the title of India’s Strongest Brand across all industries for the fifth consecutive year. According to the Brand Finance India 100 2026 report, Taj achieved a Brand Strength Index score of 93.5 out of 100 and maintained the
A new generation of luxury all-inclusive wellness resorts is transforming premium hospitality as major hotel groups introduce adults-only escapes, private enclaves, destination-inspired dining and increasingly sophisticated wellbeing programmes. Upcoming and recently opened properties including Amàre Cancun, MGallery Rhodes, JW Marriott Costa Elena, Paraíso de la Bonita and Miraval The Red Sea demonstrate how resorts are
JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity has appointed Chef Khadija Kumcheang as Chef de Cuisine – Asian at K3 – New Delhi’s Food Theatre, strengthening the luxury hotel’s culinary leadership and expanding its focus on authentic Asian gastronomy. Bringing more than 15 years of international culinary experience, Chef Khadija will lead K3’s Asian cuisine programme, oversee
Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh has appointed Ajit Singh Gandhi as General Manager, effective July 1, 2026, beginning a new phase focused on operational excellence, lifestyle hospitality innovation and strategic business growth. Gandhi will oversee the hotel’s overall operations while strengthening guest satisfaction, colleague engagement, commercial performance and connections with Chandigarh’s local cultural and social
TransNusa has launched a new nonstop service between Bali and Phuket, creating a direct aviation link between two of Southeast Asia’s most internationally recognised beach destinations. The new route strengthens tourism connectivity between Indonesia and Thailand while giving travellers a simpler way to combine both islands within one regional holiday. It also supports Bali’s development
SunExpress is expanding Turkey’s international aviation network with a new scheduled service connecting Izmir and Tashkent, creating a direct link between the Turkish Aegean region and Uzbekistan’s capital. The route will operate four times weekly, giving tourists, business passengers and people visiting friends and relatives a more convenient option for travelling between western Turkey and
Porter Airlines is suspending its nonstop service between Ottawa and Greater Sudbury after passenger demand failed to reach levels required to sustain the regional connection. The final flight is scheduled for September 7, 2026, ending Northern Ontario’s direct air link with Canada’s capital slightly more than four months after the service began. Porter will redirect
