Star Air restarts Solapur–Mumbai flights from August 1, 2026
Star Air will resume scheduled commercial flights between Solapur and Mumbai from 1 August 2026, reconnecting the Maharashtra city with the financial capital. Fares start at ₹2,799 for a limited period. The service will significantly reduce travel time to just over an hour while improving connectivity for business and leisure travellers. The route also provides easier access to pilgrimage destinations including Akkalkot, Pandharpur and Tuljapur.
General Travel NZ connects with 350+ Indian travel professionals
General Travel New Zealand concluded its six-city India roadshow, engaging over 350 travel planners and tour operators across Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Indore, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. The delegation included Air New Zealand and leading tourism partners showcasing the country’s diverse experiences, from luxury holidays and Māori culture to wellness and adventure. The initiative strengthened trade partnerships through business meetings, networking sessions and destination presentations.
Israel Tourism reconnects with India at MILT 2026
The Israel Ministry of Tourism returned to the MICE & Leisure Travel Congress (MILT) 2026 in Goa after more than five years, reaffirming its commitment to the Indian travel trade. During the two-day event, the ministry held over 50 pre-scheduled B2B meetings with corporates, promoting Israel’s MICE, leisure, culinary and wellness offerings. It also highlighted the country’s hospitality infrastructure and plans to welcome more Indian incentive groups.
DEX Group named Aero Nomad Airlines’ India GSA
Aero Nomad Airlines, the national carrier of the Kyrgyz Republic, has appointed DEX Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in India. The partnership aims to strengthen the airline’s presence in the rapidly growing Indian outbound market. DEX Group will manage sales, marketing, reservations support, distribution and travel trade development, helping expand connectivity between India and Kyrgyzstan through its extensive travel industry network.
#First Opinion
“Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty across the world, Germany continues to hold its own as a stable and dependable travel destination, and India remains one of the markets driving that momentum. What we’re witnessing is a clear shift in how Indian travellers engage with Germany; they’re spending more time, going deeper into a region, and choosing experiences that connect them to a place rather than simply passing through it. For 2026, our India strategy is built around this shift, moving beyond conventional sightseeing to spotlight what makes the country worth exploring in depth. Through these efforts, we want to show Indian travellers a Germany defined not just by landmarks, but by stories, flavours and shared moments worth travelling for.”
Romit Theophilus,
Director – Marketing & Sales Office, India, GNTO
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