Air India unveils Custom Cabin Interiors for new B787-9
Air India has revealed the custom-styled cabin interiors of its first made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft, VT-AWA. Delivered on 11 January 2026 from Boeing’s Everett facility, the aircraft will enter commercial service on the Mumbai–Frankfurt route from 1 February. Air India said the new interiors will become standard across its entire 787 fleet, with 26 existing B787-8s being retrofitted by mid-2027.
IMTM 2026 to spotlight global tourism innovation in Tel Aviv
The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026 will be held on February 3–4 at Expo Tel Aviv, bringing together tourism leaders from Israel and worldwide. As the country’s largest travel exhibition, IMTM will showcase destinations, suppliers, technologies and emerging trends shaping tourism in 2026. Israel’s Ministry of Tourism will host international travel journalists and the event will debut a Next Generation Tourism Hackathon.
Qatar Tourism records strong growth and MICE momentum in 2025
Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar reported resilient growth in 2025, with visitor arrivals rising 3.7 percent to 5.1 million. Hospitality performance strengthened, with 10.8 million room nights sold and accommodation revenue reaching QAR 8.3 billion. The MICE sector welcomed over one million international business visitors and secured 14 global event bids for 2026–27. Doha’s designation as GCC Tourism Capital 2026 further reinforces Qatar’s regional leadership.
Minor Hotels signs first property under Minor Reserve Collection
Minor Hotels has announced the first signing under its new luxury soft brand, Minor Reserve Collection. Aventora Resort Baía Formosa, set to open in 2028 in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte, will feature 50 rooms and 28 branded residences. Owned by Gremi International Group, the resort will offer world-class dining, wellness facilities, outdoor adventure experiences and curated leisure amenities, positioning it as a landmark eco-luxury destination.
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“We’re absolutely thrilled to be chosen by Evan Evans to represent them in India. This is the latest in our portfolio of best-in-class products and experiences – an almost century-old, legendary touring company with the highest pedigree and reputation for its top-quality tours and services, they are one of the biggest names in coach touring in the UK. This is exactly the kind of elite client that we at Auxilia want to work with and we can’t wait to get started promoting their offerings to our wonderful travel trade partners in India. We look forward, as always, to the trade’s continuing support to us.”
Paramjit Bawa,
Founder & Principal, Auxilia Networks
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