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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2023

Feb 2023

Oct 04, 2025

IndiGo Becomes First Indian Carrier to Connect India to Cambodia

IndiGo announced the launch of direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap, Cambodia from 13 November 2025. IndiGo will operate these flights three times a week using its Airbus A320neo aircraft. This makes IndiGo the first Indian carrier to offer direct connectivity between the two countries, as the airline further enhances its network in Southeast Asia. Bookings are now open across authorised travel partners.

Oct 03, 2025

Air India inaugurates India's First Non-stop Flight to Philippines

Air India in October 2025, inaugurated India's first non-stop flight to the Philippines, the company.
The inaugural flight to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, departed from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
H.E. Josel F. Ignacio, Ambassador of the Philippines to India, and Maria Cynthia P. Pelayo, Minister and Consul General, Embassy of the Philippines in India, joined P. Balaji, Group Head - Government, Risk, Compliance & Corporate Affairs, Air India, and other senior officials from the Embassy and Air India at Delhi airport for the inauguration of Air India's new services to Manila.

Oct 02, 2025

Tourism Western Australia (Twa) Announced a Partnership with Swiggy to Promote Western Australia ...

Tourism Western Australia (TWA), in 2025, announced a partnership with Swiggy to promote Western Australia as a holiday destination for Indian travellers.
The collaboration seeks to build awareness among Indian travellers about Western Australia as a holiday destination, blending Swiggy's everyday convenience with the region's leisure appeal.
At the centre of the campaign is the Quokka, widely known as "the world's happiest animal." The Quokka integrated into the Swiggy customer experience as a mascot, appearing on order-tracking maps, banner ads and Instamart promotions. The campaign draws attention to the "Quokka Selfie," a social media trend that has become a popular highlight for visitors to Western Australia.

Oct 01, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department wins Global Tourism Award 2025

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department honoured with the Global Tourism Award 2025 for its remarkable initiatives to establish the State as one of India's most promising tourist destinations.
Tourism consultant Nishitha Goyal received the award on behalf of the department at a function held in New Delhi.

Sep 30, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Introduces Four New Visit Visa Categories

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced four new visit visa categories aimed at attracting specialists in artificial intelligence, entertainment, events, and tourism through cruise ships and leisure boats.
The new regulations are designed to reinforce the UAE's approach of openness to the world and its efforts to attract talent, expertise, and entrepreneurs in the fields of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, as well as entertainment and tourism.

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